SD Seth Lover vs. Gibson 57´Classic

[escape21]

SD Seth Lover vs. Gibson 57´Classic

What are the sound diferences between these pickups??

I want a pickup that is warm, smoth and sweet for the neck position in my tele. What would be the best option??

Thanks

 

[Simon_F]

Re: SD Seth Lover vs. Gibson 57´Classic

Re: SD Seth Lover vs. Gibson 57´Classic

The Seth Lover has a much clearer more articulate tone. In my opinion (I've played both) it's a far superior pickup.

Warm, smooth and sweet sounds about right, and it's not at all muddy.

You might be interested in this review. It compares various Gibson and Seymour Duncan pickups, including the Seth and the '57:

http://www.legendarytones.com/humbpus1.htm

 

[Jeffrec]

Re: SD Seth Lover vs. Gibson 57´Classic

Re: SD Seth Lover vs. Gibson 57´Classic

The Seth Lover has a much clearer more articulate tone. In my opinion (I've played both) it's a far superior pickup.

You might be interested in this review. It compares various Gibson and Seymour Duncan pickups, including the Seth and the '57:

http://www.legendarytones.com/humbpus1.htm

Simon,

Great response. I totally agree. The '57's are decent pups but the Seths have more character and are definitely warmer and more articulate. My guess is that when the '57's age they'll sound better.

P.S. I''m going to try to burn your CD's this weekend. Sorry for the delay :blackeye:

Jef

 

[Simon_F]

Re: SD Seth Lover vs. Gibson 57´Classic

Re: SD Seth Lover vs. Gibson 57´Classic

P.S. I''m going to try to burn your CD's this weekend. Sorry for the delay :blackeye:

CDs? What CDs? : popworm:

:naughty:

 

[Kac]

Re: SD Seth Lover vs. Gibson 57´Classic

Re: SD Seth Lover vs. Gibson 57´Classic

I've only owned the Gibson '57 classic but from all the clips I've heard I can safely say the Seth lover sounds like a more warm pickup and would be great for the neck position of your telecaster.
Rock On :smoker:

 

[escape21]

Re: SD Seth Lover vs. Gibson 57´Classic

Re: SD Seth Lover vs. Gibson 57´Classic

Thank you all very much!!

I think I´ll go with the Seth!

Is this the warmest SD neck pickup with nickel cover???

once again thanks for the help!

 

[skynyrdlover1]

Re: SD Seth Lover vs. Gibson 57´Classic

Re: SD Seth Lover vs. Gibson 57´Classic

seths are clearer,and a more accurate p.a.f. pickup than the 57's

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: SD Seth Lover vs. Gibson 57´Classic

Re: SD Seth Lover vs. Gibson 57´Classic

Thank you all very much!!

I think I´ll go with the Seth!

Is this the warmest SD neck pickup with nickel cover???

once again thanks for the help!

I would say it is. I use one in my Hamer Monoco Super Pro. The Seth is warmer and less trebley than a Duncan Jazz N or 59N. But it also has less bass than those two pickups so even though the Seth is warm and full sounding, it's still clearer when I crank up the volume on my amps because it has less bass. It's the bass frequencies that contribute to a muddy or wooly tone.

Here's a good shoortout that gets specific about differences in tone between the the Seth Lover and 57 Classic. httP;/www.legendarytones.com

Some ears, BTW, find the '57 Classic to be a bright and somewhat metallic sounding pickup. Depends on the guitar and the player I think.

Lew

 

[Kac]

Re: SD Seth Lover vs. Gibson 57´Classic

Re: SD Seth Lover vs. Gibson 57´Classic

Some ears, BTW, find the '57 Classic to be a bright and somewhat metallic sounding pickup. Depends on the guitar and the player I think.

Lew

Hey Lew, in my alder bodied strat with a maple/maple neck, pick-up screwed right to the body, the pickup is pretty bright. But I'm not complaining, the pickup is staying in there, but I would say it's quite a bit more bright than any clips i've ever heard of a seth lover pickup.
ROck On :13: