Whole Lotta Humbucker
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beaubrummels
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I had the set in my SG for over a year with the full 6-switch Jimmy Page wiring. It was a great set. Like an improved 59 / Pearly Gates set. Had more heat, smoother top end. Neck was very even sounding with a touch of mid-thickness or warmth. Split and split out of phase/series was very Fender-like, kind of Dire Straits/Sultans sound.
I had the set in my SG for over a year with the full 6-switch Jimmy Page wiring. It was a great set. Like an improved 59 / Pearly Gates set. Had more heat, smoother top end. Neck was very even sounding with a touch of mid-thickness or warmth. Split and split out of phase/series was very Fender-like, kind of Dire Straits/Sultans sound.
I’ve got a variation of the Jimmy Page wiring in my Les Paul Custom. Triple Shots with volume Push/Pulls. How did your switches work?
beaubrummels
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Volumes up for parallel, down for humbucker, bridge tone flipped the phase, neck tone put both pickups in series to each other. The two switches on the pickguard split to slug coils independently and overrode the volume switches, so you could go from humbucker to single coil, or from parallel coils to single coil. It did have the well-known issue of when pickups are in series the 3-way only half worked.
Mr. B
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I had the WLH set in a Les Paul for a year or so. In the end, I found the set kinda bland. Not that they were bad, just a little lacking in personality. I liked the Alnico 2 Pro Slash set that replaced them much better. I usually like A2 magnet pickups better anyway, so take that for what it is worth.
Rex_Rocker
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I like the '59 set much better as far as PAF's go, personally.
The '59B has a bigger and firmer bass. It's also got more top end spank and definition.
It's also not much lower output at all.
The '59B has a bigger and firmer bass. It's also got more top end spank and definition.
It's also not much lower output at all.
Lucy Diamond
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Does anybody have any experience with these playing through Mesa/ Boogies? I'm thinking Recto (Road King) Stiletto, Mark IV'ish.
Securb
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Neve played them through a Boogie. I have played mine through everything else with great results. My Carvin X100B, JCM 2000 DSL, JC 120, Fender Quad they even sound glorious through my little Fender Excelsior. I would expect similar great results through a Boogie.
I do, but my Dual Rect was a Blue Angel, so it is unlikely to provide the info you need.
ThreeChordWonder
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I've got a pair of WLHs in my SG, but TBH I really haven't had the time to give then a proper try-out
SNSs might be another option.
SNSs might be another option.
misterwhizzy
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I just put the bridge model in my Les Paul, and I couldn’t be happier with it. After a couple of weeks still being in love, I bought a neck model to pair with it. I’ve never had better tones.
ThreeChordWonder
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Correction. The SG has a 59/Custom and a Jazz.
The WLHs went in my recently acquired Epi LP., replacing the somewhat humdrum Alnico2 originals.
The WLHs went in my recently acquired Epi LP., replacing the somewhat humdrum Alnico2 originals.
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
Everyone usually focuses on the WLH bridge but the neck is an amazing pickup also. There is a really nice bloom to the notes and it sounds very full. I think it is one of the most balanced complementary sets I have ever played.
Lucy Diamond
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Awesome, thank you. I wouldn't be surprised in the least bit if they were completely amazing through a Boogie. Thanks man!!
Lucy Diamond
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That helps a ton actually. I have a Blue Angel and I LOVVVVVVVVVE that amp.
I always wanted the head but I found a 4x10 brand new at a S-T-O-O-P-I-D price and I never looked back.
Oh cool! Mine is a 1 x12 version. Blue leather covering.
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