Suggestions: Pups for Schecter C1 E/A Semihollow?

[JumpMarine]

Hey guys, the Duncan Design pups that are in there now are Very squealy and not quite up to par. What would you suggest for a good all around set in the low to med output area. I was thinking a Seth or Ant set.....

 

[jeremy]

Re: Suggestions: Pups for Schecter C1 E/A Semihollow?

seths or antiquitys would be very cool. they arent potted but hey sound soooo good in a hollow body.

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: Suggestions: Pups for Schecter C1 E/A Semihollow?

I really like the Seth's in a semi. Another opttion (if you want more cut) would be the Pg set. They work wonders in my Paul, though Ive never tried them in a semi.

 

[JumpMarine]

Re: Suggestions: Pups for Schecter C1 E/A Semihollow?

Thanks guys, what could be the drawbacks of non potted pups vs. potted?

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: Suggestions: Pups for Schecter C1 E/A Semihollow?

Feedback might be an issue if you run a lot of gain at high volumes with unpotted pickups. That being said, I was usually able to controll the feedback coming from my Sheraton and use it to sustain a note or get a different sound.

 

[timsmude]

Re: Suggestions: Pups for Schecter C1 E/A Semihollow?

Hey guys, the Duncan Design pups that are in there now are Very squealy and not quite up to par. What would you suggest for a good all around set in the low to med output area. I was thinking a Seth or Ant set.....

Please let me know if you find a pickup you like. I own several Schecters, and I have been happy with most of them, but recently I purchased the Aviation Series, which have 'Duncan Designed' pickups in them....maybe from the doughnut shop...because they squeal as well....and I am not at loud volumes and I don't use a lot of gain...I would be willing to bet that these pickups that Schecter is begining to use are just the cheapest pieces of crap...that is too bad too, because my C1 Classic's came loaded with the JB SH-4 (Bridge) and Jass SH-2N in the neck...I don't think they could have picked a better combo for the guitar. I hope they aren't going cheap, because I do like Schecter. :nervous:

 

[Stevo]

Re: Suggestions: Pups for Schecter C1 E/A Semihollow?

I really like the Seth Lovers for natural classic rock tones. I have not tried them in a semi-hollow guitar, but I have heard lots of positive reviews.
I don't have problems with feedback from my SLs, but I don't normally play super loud, or with a bunch of gain.

 

[JumpMarine]

Re: Suggestions: Pups for Schecter C1 E/A Semihollow?

Please let me know if you find a pickup you like. I own several Schecters, and I have been happy with most of them, but recently I purchased the Aviation Series, which have 'Duncan Designed' pickups in them....maybe from the doughnut shop...because they squeal as well....and I am not at loud volumes and I don't use a lot of gain...I would be willing to bet that these pickups that Schecter is begining to use are just the cheapest pieces of crap...that is too bad too, because my C1 Classic's came loaded with the JB SH-4 (Bridge) and Jass SH-2N in the neck...I don't think they could have picked a better combo for the guitar. I hope they aren't going cheap, because I do like Schecter. :nervous:

I'll keep you posted on what my friend decides. Don't get me wrong, the duncan designs aren't crap. But they don't do so well under med to high gain. My friend is pretty ecclectic with his playing so he needs a very versitle set of pups.