Which single coils to match with a Saraceno Parallel Axis in a SSH combination?

[luckymethod]

Hello everyone, I have an old Starfield Altair SSH (mahogany body and maple / rosewood neck) that needs an infusion of new pickups. I always really liked Blues Saraceno's tone and I would like to install a Parallel Axis Saraceno signature in the bridge, but I'm left wondering which single coils I should pair with that pickup.

Anyone can lend a hand?

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: Which single coils to match with a Saraceno Parallel Axis in a SSH combination?

It depends on what sound you're trying to get out of it, I think. I don't find the PATB-3 to be super hot, more of a beefed up PAF tone. To me, that means that a lot of different singles can be used without sounding out of place, including those with vintage output levels like the SSL-2 and the APS-2.

 

[hamerfan]

Re: Which single coils to match with a Saraceno Parallel Axis in a SSH combination?

These

https://www.seymourduncan.com/pickup/parallel-axis-stack-neck

 

[SFW]

Re: Which single coils to match with a Saraceno Parallel Axis in a SSH combination?

The PA singles would work well.


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[Guitarmusic]

Re: Which single coils to match with a Saraceno Parallel Axis in a SSH combination?

These

https://www.seymourduncan.com/pickup/parallel-axis-stack-neck

+1 for this recommendation. There is a good review of the stack and a blues saraceno parallel axis bridge pickup on YouTube. They sound great together

 

[Guitarmusic]

Re: Which single coils to match with a Saraceno Parallel Axis in a SSH combination?

https://youtu.be/PiEdEL1KVds

Here is the demo