drpietrzak
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The Seth VS AII thread had me wondering. I have a set of SL 50th AII in my LP. I love the things. I was wondering if any of the folks who bought them are still playing them, or if it is just me?
Seth Lovers 50th ...
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LesPaulRules
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Re: Seth Lovers 50th ...
I have the A5 version in a Les Paul. These were the ones being sold my MF (and are pictured in my avatar).
Really nice pickups that sound like a cross between a 59b and a BroBucker.
Only wish I bought another set when they were so cheap. :disappoin
I have the A5 version in a Les Paul. These were the ones being sold my MF (and are pictured in my avatar).
Really nice pickups that sound like a cross between a 59b and a BroBucker.
Only wish I bought another set when they were so cheap. :disappoin
drpietrzak
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Re: Seth Lovers 50th ...
Yes, the little controversy at their release made them a real deal for me. I also wish I had bought more of these babies.
Yes, the little controversy at their release made them a real deal for me. I also wish I had bought more of these babies.
ibanezrocks
HardtailPisser
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There was a special edition 50th anniversary release? I wish I could get my hands on a set. I'm a huge fan of the Seth Lovers in my SG, just absolutely the perfect pickups for that guitar.
What was this controversy?
There was a special edition 50th anniversary release? I wish I could get my hands on a set. I'm a huge fan of the Seth Lovers in my SG, just absolutely the perfect pickups for that guitar.
What was this controversy?
theboatcandream
dreamonologist
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Didn't the 50th anniversary version have alnico Vs?
Didn't the 50th anniversary version have alnico Vs?
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
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They were available in A2 or A5. I ordered a set of A2's, and paid more than I've ever paid for pickups.....$300 for the set. I have to say that I'm fully satisfied with them, and I've moved them around in a few guitars. But, it did p1ss me off a bit that Musicians Fiend lowered the price to $250, then blew them out for $200....I felt like I'd wasted $100 for nothing. The controversy was that they were a Musicians Friend exclusive, and not available to other dealers.....and I think it said MF on the bottom of the pickups and on the box....which some thought was cheezy, considering it was a tribute to Seth's original PAF.
For a long time, they were in my 2001 LP Prem Plus, and sounded beautiful. Since then, I replaced them with the Brobucker/PGn, which is slightly tighter sounding.....and a little less warm.
I put them in my teal black McCarty, and I don't think I've heard a PRS sound better.
The only drawback is they're 2 lead, which renders my pullup tone useless......unless I get motivated enough to find a use for it...but I really don't need any other features.
I really love Seths on hard and punchy sounding amps.....like my Gibson Goldtone or Fenders. On more gainy and compressed amps, I like tighter/brighter pickups.
They were available in A2 or A5. I ordered a set of A2's, and paid more than I've ever paid for pickups.....$300 for the set. I have to say that I'm fully satisfied with them, and I've moved them around in a few guitars. But, it did p1ss me off a bit that Musicians Fiend lowered the price to $250, then blew them out for $200....I felt like I'd wasted $100 for nothing. The controversy was that they were a Musicians Friend exclusive, and not available to other dealers.....and I think it said MF on the bottom of the pickups and on the box....which some thought was cheezy, considering it was a tribute to Seth's original PAF.
For a long time, they were in my 2001 LP Prem Plus, and sounded beautiful. Since then, I replaced them with the Brobucker/PGn, which is slightly tighter sounding.....and a little less warm.
I put them in my teal black McCarty, and I don't think I've heard a PRS sound better.
The only drawback is they're 2 lead, which renders my pullup tone useless......unless I get motivated enough to find a use for it...but I really don't need any other features.
I really love Seths on hard and punchy sounding amps.....like my Gibson Goldtone or Fenders. On more gainy and compressed amps, I like tighter/brighter pickups.
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LesPaulRules
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How funny is this. I had my 50th Anniversary A5 Seths in my 2002 Prem Plus.
They were great pickups in that guitar, but I switched them for a creme pair of BroBucker/PGn. They are a little tighter sounding and just a touch brighter, perfect for this particular Les Paul.... seems like you already knew this. :cool2:
How funny is this. I had my 50th Anniversary A5 Seths in my 2002 Prem Plus.
They were great pickups in that guitar, but I switched them for a creme pair of BroBucker/PGn. They are a little tighter sounding and just a touch brighter, perfect for this particular Les Paul.... seems like you already knew this. :cool2:
ibanezrocks
HardtailPisser
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I didn't know a Seth would sound good with an A5... I might have to try this sometime just for fun and since I don't have the covers on them right now it would be extremely easy to do (they're not that well taped).
I didn't know a Seth would sound good with an A5... I might have to try this sometime just for fun and since I don't have the covers on them right now it would be extremely easy to do (they're not that well taped).
Wattage
High Voltologist
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I just tried a set in an LP and was wholly underwhelmed by them. Far too "honky" sounding for my tastes, maybe if I was playing thru something like a Super Reverb they would be cool, kind of a 50's electric blues gig or something but for Rock they area a no go so far for me. They are slated for my SG/LP resto but I wanted to try them out. I may swap in A5's and try them again at some point but I probably need to wax them as well.
I just tried a set in an LP and was wholly underwhelmed by them. Far too "honky" sounding for my tastes, maybe if I was playing thru something like a Super Reverb they would be cool, kind of a 50's electric blues gig or something but for Rock they area a no go so far for me. They are slated for my SG/LP resto but I wanted to try them out. I may swap in A5's and try them again at some point but I probably need to wax them as well.
LesPaulRules
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Re: Seth Lovers 50th ...
I believe is was a slightly hotter wind, though I don't know what a regular Seth is supposed to be.
I believe is was a slightly hotter wind, though I don't know what a regular Seth is supposed to be.
drpietrzak
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Re: Seth Lovers 50th ...
Yes, they are a hotter wind.
Yes, they are a hotter wind.
