"The" Classic Les Paul Pickup?
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Simon_F
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This is the story of my life
You asked how Antiquities and Seths compare. My quick subjective answer - Similar but Seths are a bit brighter and louder, Ants a little more mellow. Personally I prefer Seths - when I had Ants I always wanted more oomph from the bridge!
I love the Whole Lotta Humbuckers - a really nicely balanced tone that works great for classic bluesy rock in a Les Paul.
Seths are excellent too, bags of vintage character and a nice midrange honk I've never found with any other pickup. Never had any problem with the lack of potting (gigging in pubs with a 50 watt Marshall...) My third choice from the Duncan range - PGs, great all around versatile humbuckers.
For the non-Duncans I have to say I love the Bare Knuckle Mules - like the WLHs they have a great tonal balance for a Les Paul, just the right amount of everything. Very clear sounding, though they don't have the Seth honk. I would be interested to hear some unpotted Mules sometime.... but y'know, too many pickups, not enough Les Pauls!
This is the story of my life
You asked how Antiquities and Seths compare. My quick subjective answer - Similar but Seths are a bit brighter and louder, Ants a little more mellow. Personally I prefer Seths - when I had Ants I always wanted more oomph from the bridge!
I love the Whole Lotta Humbuckers - a really nicely balanced tone that works great for classic bluesy rock in a Les Paul.
Seths are excellent too, bags of vintage character and a nice midrange honk I've never found with any other pickup. Never had any problem with the lack of potting (gigging in pubs with a 50 watt Marshall...) My third choice from the Duncan range - PGs, great all around versatile humbuckers.
For the non-Duncans I have to say I love the Bare Knuckle Mules - like the WLHs they have a great tonal balance for a Les Paul, just the right amount of everything. Very clear sounding, though they don't have the Seth honk. I would be interested to hear some unpotted Mules sometime.... but y'know, too many pickups, not enough Les Pauls!
Chickenwings
Alnico 6/8
Re: "The" Classic Les Paul Pickup?
http://licklibrary.ceros.com/iguita...interactive-magazine-issue-15/issue15/page/84
if you click on the next page is a picture that links you to a really good video review.
http://licklibrary.ceros.com/iguita...interactive-magazine-issue-15/issue15/page/84
if you click on the next page is a picture that links you to a really good video review.
Re: "The" Classic Les Paul Pickup?
We all suffer from the too many pickups, not enough pauls prob.. Im itching for a Whole Lotta set myself..
We all suffer from the too many pickups, not enough pauls prob.. Im itching for a Whole Lotta set myself..
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
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I have all the Duncan PAF's, and Seth's are my favorite. Great, open and complex tones. The assumption by many people who haven't played Ant's (and often not even Seth's) is that Ant's are the ultimate PAF. However the aged A2's further reduce treble and output of magnets that don't have much of either to begin with. Not a lot of high end or cut. I changed the mags in mine, a difficult decision which pained me as I wanted to keep them stock, but the high ends were too dull. I don't think Ant's are the best choice for the average LP; they'd do better in brighter ones. Whereas the other Duncans have occasional issues pointed out here from time to time ('59's boomy neck and bright, thin bridge & PG's warm neck and bright bridge), Seth's don't seem to have those afflictions, at least not in LP's.
I have all the Duncan PAF's, and Seth's are my favorite. Great, open and complex tones. The assumption by many people who haven't played Ant's (and often not even Seth's) is that Ant's are the ultimate PAF. However the aged A2's further reduce treble and output of magnets that don't have much of either to begin with. Not a lot of high end or cut. I changed the mags in mine, a difficult decision which pained me as I wanted to keep them stock, but the high ends were too dull. I don't think Ant's are the best choice for the average LP; they'd do better in brighter ones. Whereas the other Duncans have occasional issues pointed out here from time to time ('59's boomy neck and bright, thin bridge & PG's warm neck and bright bridge), Seth's don't seem to have those afflictions, at least not in LP's.
Laughing Kookaburra
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I do want to try a set of Mules. I have the Blue Note 90s in a Hamer Special, and they are absolutely wonderful!
I do want to try a set of Mules. I have the Blue Note 90s in a Hamer Special, and they are absolutely wonderful!
Aceman
I am your doctor of love!
Re: "The" Classic Les Paul Pickup?
Well, for ZZ Top, a Pealry GAtes seems to make sense
For Zepp, I'd say 59's
and for GnR, A2P's
But I'm just crazy that way!
One set to do it all? Probably 59's
Slightly dark LP? PG's
Best combo? PG neck / 59 bridge
Well, for ZZ Top, a Pealry GAtes seems to make sense
For Zepp, I'd say 59's
and for GnR, A2P's
But I'm just crazy that way!
One set to do it all? Probably 59's
Slightly dark LP? PG's
Best combo? PG neck / 59 bridge
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Billy Gibbons
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Re: "The" Classic Les Paul Pickup?
Why the 59b instead of the PGb? I've played a LP with a 59 set and didn't care for it too much, but that might have been more the guitar than the pickups.
I'd be interested in trying a 59 set with A2s in them.
Why the 59b instead of the PGb? I've played a LP with a 59 set and didn't care for it too much, but that might have been more the guitar than the pickups.
I'd be interested in trying a 59 set with A2s in them.
Aceman
I am your doctor of love!
Re: "The" Classic Les Paul Pickup?
A2 in a 59 is always an option.
The 59b is just a great combo of bass and highs. PArticulalrly the bass, that works in the bridge. The 59 can be boomy/muddy in some LP's in the neck. The PG addresses that.
SOme find the PG a bit harsh/aggressive in the bridge.
I currently have a Cadillac with a PG set which I love, but that is me. The bridge is custom wound a little hotter also...
A2 in a 59 is always an option.
The 59b is just a great combo of bass and highs. PArticulalrly the bass, that works in the bridge. The 59 can be boomy/muddy in some LP's in the neck. The PG addresses that.
SOme find the PG a bit harsh/aggressive in the bridge.
I currently have a Cadillac with a PG set which I love, but that is me. The bridge is custom wound a little hotter also...
Chickenwings
Alnico 6/8
Re: "The" Classic Les Paul Pickup?
59's with a2's are excellent pickups. fat and warm. really really good. I much prefer them to stock 59's.
59's with a2's are excellent pickups. fat and warm. really really good. I much prefer them to stock 59's.
Johnny the Kid
Shaunofthedeadologist
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I really like the 59. I only have any experience with the neck version, but it's the perfect neck pickup for me.
I really like the 59. I only have any experience with the neck version, but it's the perfect neck pickup for me.
marcello252
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I'd say italian FlameTone pickups http://www.flametone.com/
Really, I had the lucky chance to hear them in a reissue Les Paul side by side with a REAL '59 LP (no, I unfortunately didn't play it, I was there anyway) and, when set at the right distance, they are absolutely comparable (except the fact a '59 sings by its own even unplugged).
I know Joe Bonamassa liked them too when he came in Italy, there are even some YT videos around
I'd say italian FlameTone pickups http://www.flametone.com/
Really, I had the lucky chance to hear them in a reissue Les Paul side by side with a REAL '59 LP (no, I unfortunately didn't play it, I was there anyway) and, when set at the right distance, they are absolutely comparable (except the fact a '59 sings by its own even unplugged).
I know Joe Bonamassa liked them too when he came in Italy, there are even some YT videos around
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: "The" Classic Les Paul Pickup?
In what kind of guitar? Thye're famous for being boomy in LP's.
In what kind of guitar? Thye're famous for being boomy in LP's.
LtKojak
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Never heard 'bout'em... Let's investigate a little bit, shall we?
The domain was created the 8th march 2013.
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Marcello, how do you know'em? Where are'em from?
Never heard 'bout'em... Let's investigate a little bit, shall we?
The domain was created the 8th march 2013.
No information about personal or location is indicated anywhere, 'cause it's been expressly omitted from the registrar.
There's indicated a VAT code on the website?
Marcello, how do you know'em? Where are'em from?
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marcello252
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Re: "The" Classic Les Paul Pickup?
He's a friend of a close friend of mine, he's name is Alessandro (I don't remember his last name).
He always worked with vintage stuff, repairing and assembling guitars, if you've ever been in a local guitar fair (SHG for example) you probably already know him. I've seen the site, he's the one close to Bonamassa in a picture with a hat on.
He's a friend of a close friend of mine, he's name is Alessandro (I don't remember his last name).
He always worked with vintage stuff, repairing and assembling guitars, if you've ever been in a local guitar fair (SHG for example) you probably already know him. I've seen the site, he's the one close to Bonamassa in a picture with a hat on.
Johnny the Kid
Shaunofthedeadologist
Re: "The" Classic Les Paul Pickup?
A 335 and a Epi SG. Sounds great. I don't have much experience with a Les Paul, but if you're looking at a vintage style pickup, then the 59 is always my go to.
A 335 and a Epi SG. Sounds great. I don't have much experience with a Les Paul, but if you're looking at a vintage style pickup, then the 59 is always my go to.
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: "The" Classic Les Paul Pickup?
I like stock '59N's in SG's, not nearly as bassy as they are in the average LP.
I like stock '59N's in SG's, not nearly as bassy as they are in the average LP.
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