Which humbucker (neck) to match with an Antiquity bridge on a Telecaster Squier CV ?

[Enio]

Dear all,
My question is really simple :
Which humbucker (neck position) to match with an Antiquity bridge on a Telecaster Squier Classic Vibe 50 ?
I want a full size one, I play mostly Rock, Blues, Garage... (The Black Keys, Rolling Stones, The Sonics, Johnny Cash etc.)
My bridge has an Antiquity (1) single coil for Tele.
The Antiquity humbucker looks great but is a bit expensive for me.
Do you have suggestions and, important, experiences to share ?
Thx a lot !

 

[Clint 55]

Re: Which humbucker (neck) to match with an Antiquity bridge on a Telecaster Squier C

The cheapest one that will sound good is the 59. It's a great pickup for general rock playing. A bit bluesy too but still round. Another option could be a Phat Cat P90. It sounds great in telecasters and will blend seamlessly with any bridge pickup.

 

[jeremy]

Re: Which humbucker (neck) to match with an Antiquity bridge on a Telecaster Squier C

you are going to find matching the output and tone a bit tricky between a vintage bridge pup and almost any full size bucker. personally i prefer firebird or mini humbucker pups so would recommend a sm1 if you are open to something else. if not, a 59 or jazz would be a good relatively inexpensive option

 

[Enio]

Re: Which humbucker (neck) to match with an Antiquity bridge on a Telecaster Squier C

Thx guys !
A phat cat is more a boosted single coil than a cool humbucker actually.
The Antiquity Telecaster bridge DCR is about 6.5 in my memory, Alnico 2.
Must I use only An Alnico 2 humbucker to match with it ?
About Firebird pickups, what's the difference ?
In another brand catalogue, there's Di Marzio 36th anniversary 's paf ?

 

[Enio]

Re: Which humbucker (neck) to match with an Antiquity bridge on a Telecaster Squier C

Thx guys !
A phat cat is more a boosted single coil than a cool humbucker actually.
The Antiquity Telecaster bridge DCR is about 6.5 in my memory, Alnico 2.
Must I use only An Alnico 2 humbucker to match with it ?
About Firebird pickups, what's the difference ?
In another brand catalogue, there's Di Marzio 36th anniversary 's paf ?

 

[Clint 55]

Re: Which humbucker (neck) to match with an Antiquity bridge on a Telecaster Squier C

You should be ok levels wise if you add a way to split and/or parallel the humbucker.

 

[Enio]

Re: Which humbucker (neck) to match with an Antiquity bridge on a Telecaster Squier C

Thanks !
About a mini humbucker, do I have to adapt my guitar ? My neck pickup hole is humbucker sized.

 

[Clint 55]

Re: Which humbucker (neck) to match with an Antiquity bridge on a Telecaster Squier C

If you decide on a mini humbucker, you can get a new pickguard routed for a mini. Or if you don't have a pickguard, you can get a new mounting ring. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Smoked-Blac...830888?hash=item1e951e9f28:g:zxEAAOSw0vBUZ-0W

 

[Enio]

Re: Which humbucker (neck) to match with an Antiquity bridge on a Telecaster Squier C

Great !
Thanks a lot.
Just one thing : won't a mini humbucker be a bit "bass-less" sounding ? (sorry for my english)

 

[Clint 55]

Re: Which humbucker (neck) to match with an Antiquity bridge on a Telecaster Squier C

They're awesome. They have nice bite for neck position with the right amount of bass.

https://youtu.be/S7wAOiLpA2c

 

[Enio]

Re: Which humbucker (neck) to match with an Antiquity bridge on a Telecaster Squier C

Thanks for all !
I'm looking for a Mini humbucker Antiquity or Minibucker.
Or a TV Jones... Thx again.

 

[Mincer]

Re: Which humbucker (neck) to match with an Antiquity bridge on a Telecaster Squier C

Generally, the people who choose full size humbuckers for the neck know that they will be louder than the bridge pickup. I think even a mini hum or firebird pickup might be a little loud- and a Firebird pickup would be way brighter than a normal humbucker. What kind of sound are you going for? Is balance with the bridge important to you? Why not a traditional single coil?

 

[Enio]

Re: Which humbucker (neck) to match with an Antiquity bridge on a Telecaster Squier C

I want to play Blues Garage Rock (Black Keys, Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Neil Young, The Clash, The Sonics...)
Having a single in bridge and a humbucker in neck will permit me to have 3 really differents sounds.
I won't split the neck, don't need to.
But I clearly want this set-up.
(I had a G&L semi hollow asat bluesboy with it, it was great, really, with a crazy middle position)
Actually, I more and more thinking of the DiMarzio 36th anniversary...

 

[BRHGM]

Re: Which humbucker (neck) to match with an Antiquity bridge on a Telecaster Squier C

I would consider an Antiquity Humbucker or a Seth.

 

[Mincer]

Re: Which humbucker (neck) to match with an Antiquity bridge on a Telecaster Squier C

If that is the setup you want, for that music...I can't think of anything better than a Seth Lover.