246. How's the the Texas hot bridge? These pickups are a fantastic choice for blues, traditional rock, and even some overdriven jazz in the vein of Kurt Rosenwinkel or John Scofield. Last month I got a new guitar, a PRS Mira S2 (all mahogany set-neck guitar), which came loaded with Lollar Imperials (low wind neck and regular bridge). They were both phenomenal. . I find that BG, Rose, and TTS are filling that niche at a very reasonable price. Rodrigo is an award-winning songwriter (Best Popular Song Of 2018 for Ibermsicas), and has worked with the prestigious EMI Music Publishing Latin America. It's just twangy enough, dry, stripped down and has a decidedly Duncan tone. Same with DiMarzio's. You must log in or register to reply here. select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. The neck pickup provides beautiful cleans but is hot enough to be played at the edge of amp distortion for a more aggressive and overdriven sound. Great chime, quack, and can bring forth the Hendrix and SRV when given the love. They are worth the money no doubt. Limited Edition Commissioned Builds by Bob Benedetto, I don't care if a dude is purple with green breath as long as he can swing., Virtuoso players: not necessarily songwriters. All times are GMT-7. Copyright 2018-2023. This pickup was built to deliver a classic PAF tone but with modern construction. I had them in other Collings City Limits I have and they were nowhere near as good. Its a premium pickup set for players looking for something truly special. I'm using Vintage T in my esquire. The Vocal EQ Chart (Vocal Frequency Ranges + EQ Tips), EQ Before Or After Compression? do the 36ers. The '59's were really "clanky" while the Imp's have a more musical attack and feel. Installed a set of WCR Crossroads in it, again, huge difference. Most Successful Signature Guitar Of All Time? It all depends on your personal tonal needs. I wouldn't be looking at either of those if you're after SRV and JM. Transform any Les Paul style guitar into a blues machine with the Pearly Gates. I got lucky on that pickup and that specific guitar..go figure. Just some thoughts before you start buying more pickups. There aren't any magic parts that make any PU better than another, not a '59 PAF, not a '51 Broadcaster . You make a lot of sense. Get on the list for don mare supersports. the shop set ups on these guitars is IME invariably terrible Got a dynarette guitar cushion. It's a matter of taste, for which there can be no argument because it is subjective. More to come!Lollar Imperials played next too Seymour Duncan Antiquity set.Imperial set: Alnico 2 / 7.6k neck and Alnico 5 / 8.4k bridgeAntiquity set: Alnico 2 - 7.7k neck and 8.6 bridgeLick 1 - full guitar volumeLick 2 - guitar volume 4Lick 3 - guitar volume 7lick 4 - full guitar volumePlayed the same licks as close as possible. Product Details. Train via Marburg Hauptbahnhof 5h 13m. Never tried Lollars but they make a great pickup. Leave a comment on which you prefer and SUBSCRIBE if you like this type of thing. The high end is slightly boosted for improved attack clarity with the pick, while the mids are a bit scooped to obtain an open and smooth sound from your guitar. Your email address will not be published. I guess I was just trying to find out, in a round about way, if they sound that much better! Imperial Humbucker The Imperial Humbucker is our take on the original 1950s P.A.F. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. ZU VERKAUFEN! 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. The Thornbuckers had clarity but also had more character to the sound, maybe it was warmth but they weren't sterile like the Lollars. I found the imperials to be smoother then the 59s, I think hifi 59 as somebody else said is a good way to describe it. Both guitars benefitted hugely by the upgrades. I can't think of many guitars that I could pull better humbucker tone from than that one. And like most things guitar-related, it all comes down to your needs and preferences. Posted March 19, 2009. guitarcapo. Even though the mids are more accentuated, this neck pickup still provides that open air and treble attack of an Alnico 2 bar magnet. Jazz players had no interest generally.(). Apparently SD Texas Hots neck and middle with custom wound SD in the bridge . Wound using an ex-Gibson Leesona winding machine, the Amos set offers a unique alternative for those seeking a powerful PAF-style sound. They have degaussed A2 magnets, are unpotted, and have a softer attack than the Lollars, and slightly more complex, softer focus, not as crisp as the Lollars. Thanks SOLR - Thanks for sharing that link, I'll definitely check that out. Which is an IF Got another hour with them last night. It's a keeper! In your case I would go with the Suhr Thornbuckers. Not to take away from Seymour Duncan, and DiMarzio pickups. The Pure PAF is a 50s PAF clone and Lindy Fralins favorite humbucker pickup. Conversely, you can also fit Gibson style guitars with humbuckers that sound like single coils, or even single coils. He has production credits on artists such as Descemer Bueno, and has also composed alongside Grammy and ASCAP award-winners such as Sebastin De Peyrecave and Jos Luis Morn. If fact it was lollar and Duncan and no one else. By They do vintage-voiced PU's and ONLY vintage-voiced PU's, even their original designs and "hot" pickups still have a vintage voice. We sell roughly 50% more Lollar standard Imperials than Low Wind and High Wind Imperials combined. Just replaced the '57 Classic in my '59 Historic 175 with an Imperial Regular Wind and I'm horrified at how it sounds. Not sure if I understand anything you said or mean. This pickup captures the mojo of the original neck pickup of Billy Gibbons 1959 Les Paul, to add firepower for guitar players looking for that classic old sound but with modern traces. Your email address will not be published. I have listened to many lollars and they are stellar stuff also. I play in a classic rock/jam band and want to upgrade my CS Strat 60's pickups. for that guitar they are a good fit. Seymour Duncan SH-1 Vintage Blues 59 Model 2-piece Pickup Set - Black Demo SH-1 Humbucker Set - Black $168.30 interesting, what is the rear overlay? Might want to look at the Lollar Dirty Blondes. Lollar vs Klein P Pickup Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by FirewalZ, Aug 28, 2020. The Gibson pickups actually tend to sell pretty well too but not like a Fralin or a Lollar. Seymour discovered that Billy Gibbons bridge pickup had a bit more output than most PAF (Patent Applied For), which gave it an extra drive. The double coil mechanism also produced a darker sound. Kelowna BC. They were originally developed to solve the hum issue that single coil pickups often present. I've played a lot of expensive gits with expensive pups. The PU's are built as as well across most companies, it's a matter of tone desired, look desired (it DOES matter) and customer service. You are using an out of date browser. Wanting something that will sound sparkly and clean w/ no gain, but then will have a nice squish to it with some OD/Fuzz. Wizz Premium Clone I also think the response is more 'dynamic', by which I think I mean that there is a greater range in output volume when I strike the string compared the the stock pickup. The magnetism of Joe's '58 Gibson Flying V PAFs measured so high that Seymour Duncan's Custom Shop settled on the unusual choice of using Alnico 6 magnets in order to recreate it. By putting two single coil pickups in series and inverting the poles, the noise was canceled, the humbucker was born, and guitar players rejoiced. This pickup was designed as a PAF vintage output passive neck humbucker. There is nothing basic about his pickups. Planning to make a Bud inspired combo what speaker? I have SD Antiquity Texas Hots in a strat and love them they are chimey when playing clean and mid-growly when playing overdriven. I like the Lollar's in some cases. If you are NOT going for classic rock/blues rock/hard rock, chances are Fralin and Lollar have absolutely NOTHING to provide you. It also means that more complex chords (typically used in jazz and sometimes in blues) will not sound muddy when overdriven. It's very vanilla in a good way - we use vanilla in a lot of recipes, right? No, I've never played a strictly jazz guitar festival. LOLLAR PICKUPS/Imperial No Hole Nickel Cover Set For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Can't tell you how many engineers I know who hear the tone of a 59 and say "let's go with that, sounds great for this part". I'm considering a future upgrade for my SG, and, I'm just taking in all of the options. (Heres The Real Answer), 5 Creative Sound Design Tips To Make You Rethink Effects, Sample-Heavy Approach To Production (Interview With BCee), Out-Of-The-Box Experiments (w/ Kamikaze Space Programme), Is Tape Undergoing A Renaissance? In Stock. This beloved model is constructed with a weaker Alnico II bar pickup. I still have a Darkburst and a Crossroads. Best mix of the two I've come across outside of the Bonamassa set. The best P pickup imho is the Fender 62 custom shop (also known as Fender "Original" pickups) which does all what you have asked for. JB sound too different to compare with the other 2. The Duncan Antiquities are also excellent pickups. Surprisingly the Lollar sounds the worst through the Deluxe. It has been one of the most popular humbucker pickups for years and will work with smaller gauge strings for that vintage blues tone. link above. If I had to choose between the two, I would choose the Thornbuckers. Seymour Duncan's Antiquity range finds itself on most pickup roundups and with good reason. Seth Lover vs Duncan59s on a Heritage 575 Rich Severson 66K views 4 years ago BATTLE of the PAFS! If I could get a set tomorrow for that I'd go to the bank machine right now. Each of our humbucker models is available in eight different "finishes.". The suits wanted nickel and gold for marketing purposes, looking more elegant than Fender. How close they get is subjective, etc. However, I do have the "You get what you pay for" mindset in, this. I hope this is not out of order but I recently put a WCR Cherrybucker in the bridge of my old PRS and I can't believe how great it sounds. The Lollar Imperial humbucker pickups are made with Alnico 2 magnets for the neck position and Alnico 5 magnets for the bridge position. Its worth it to remember that whats important is making music, regardless of the style, how you play, what guitar you play, and all the other limitless variables. Use Code HIVE25 For 25% Off Select Products! So many factors to which pup is best in a particular axe. Weird high mids. Limited Edition Commissioned Builds by Bob Benedetto, I don't care if a dude is purple with green breath as long as he can swing., Virtuoso players: not necessarily songwriters. Seymour Duncan SH-1n '59 Model Bridge 4-conductor Humbucker Pickup - Reverse Zebra Vintage-style Bridge Humbucking Electric Guitar Pickup, 4-conductor Cable - Reverse Zebra $109.00 Or $4/month for 36 months $29 Demo Savings! They do. Like rosewood or ebony behind the headstock? Overall this is a very versatile option that will sound great in jazz, blues, and classic rock! Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB Model Humbucker for Bridge (Zebra) SEY-1200273. Getting back to best selling Lollar humbuckers: Our standard Lollar Imperial is our best selling humbucker - by far. Using Lollar Imperials in a Sadowsky semi now and I really like them a lot . This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. someone to say that is pure cork-sniffery. check out the FAQ by clicking the I have had GFS in my house before and I will never have any again. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 0h 57min. They feature unbalanced coils that produce a tight bottom end that complements the pickups fullness and causes overtones to build up after each note is played. Irony - In my main guitar (a modded two single coil pickup Strat) I have a Lindy Fralin 9.4k overwound pickup with baseplate in the bridge and in the neck I have a GFS Premium Alnico. Well a bit of an update, I pulled the Lollars out and put a couple Dimarzios that I had sitting around in the guitar. i imagine that on some later cutaway examples, but don't know if i've seen it much on pre 50s examples. Love my Lollars but man , lots of respect for those 59s that I had forgotten about . This is a premium choice pickup with a very musical tone that jazz and blues players will adore. Max Guitar B.V.. (Interview W/ Neal of RecordingTheMasters), Counting Down The 15 Best Drummers Of All Time, Spotifys Permanent Wave Music (Definitions & Origins), A Collection Of The Top Music Producer Memes Of All Time, best pickups for Les Paul (for blues & jazz), Dimarzio Bluesbucker looks like a standard humbucker, best of the P-90 sound with the best of a humbucker, Lindy Fralin Pure P.A.F. The engineers didn't want the covers because the dampening of higher frequencies. I put a Fralin up that was an 'extra' (I had Fralins in multiple other guitars at the time)bidding war ensues and it sells for the same price that most of the Seymour Duncans sell for new. i actually find the style A sexier somehow, maybe the color or the burst.. i seeeee ! For those on a budget, the DiMarzio Bluesbucker is a great option. Starting from Scratch (again) with One Archtop, A chronological approach for learning Jazz. I still don't understand it. They are fairly low output though, neck is a bit muffled, and the bridge is a bit weak and needed to be raised way up. I decided to buy one as they are so inexpensive. The imperial in the bridge and elrayo in the neck is my favorite combo. I think my ears are starting to adjust to the Imperial. https://reverb.com/item/2402941-newoped-strat-pickup-set-big-dipper-stratocaster, 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. However, I'm wondering how much of a tone difference you are getting from a set of these higher priced competitors? I don't want to start a pissing contest here but your logic my friend is flawed on this one..From what you are saying there is no difference between any pickups.. No matter if they are Squier or Epiphone pickups stock Fender or Gibson or any number of aftermarket pickups because they all use the same components.. With your line of thinking they should all sound the same.. i have sd seth lover in my epihon by gibson sheraton korean made, its hars, very bad, thinking of swapping them with lollar regular winds. Sorry I haven't had the chance to compare the pickups you are asking about but I've always found Lollars to be characteristically bright and articulate (in a good way) so I'm surprised you are looking for more clarity (at least in terms of a PAF style). 1 close mic only. (Gibson, D'Angelico, Trenier) ANSWERS, 1970s Aria PE-190 Robert Conti w vintage gold Dearmond 1100 pickup. Can anyone chime in? I have not tried the Seymour Duncan Sat Night Special pickups, but they are also A4. Is this Mark Whitfield's new D'Angelico??? It has a low output for a vintage tone, with a smooth grind and a sharp attack. Those guys will be the first to admit they owe a lot to Duncan and DiMarzio. Dont know about KA but Lollar Imperials are more 'trad PAF'. The dimarzio 36th PAF will be the most versatile of the ones you listed. I have not read much bad about them and since you had good experiences on one guitar with the same pickup that is unusual. While I must acknowledge the Lollar Low wind I had, my favorite humbucker so far has been Seymour's Antiquity. after playing the turd-polishing game myself before (i have an agile and no its not a turd, just an funny expression i use), i found that you cant go wrong with the tried and true, such as those 36s or seth lovers. True to its name, the 57 Classic Plus is a true classic that will shine in overdrive or clean on most Gibson type guitars. Could this affect the tone in some way? )I'll try to be strict with it, see if it helps. no. the Seymour Duncan Seth Lovers (Sh-55) vs. AntiquityI'm using my 2011 les Paul R8. I don't know if we know each other but we should get in touch because i love that stuff (don't hesitate to drop by Nice ones, thanks for sharing ! When it comes to humbuckers, few pickups have the pedigree, history, and tradition of the Gibson 57 Classic. Like rosewood or ebony behind the headstock? Have you checked to make sure the pots are 500k and there's nothing weird under the hood? Used 59s many, many years ago in an Ibanez LR10 which I liked and used until it got stolen . Stumbled across this topic while trying to decide on some new pickups for my American Original 60's Strat. 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. . I've been interested in those myself. I included the JB's because I liked their sound the best from the SD clips on their website. So, if you want classic tones, Loallr and Fralin are much more to taste. All are welcome, from seasoned pros to absolute beginners. So when he did his signature deal with Gibson, he logically had them load APH's into the prototypes. you may even find them used for dirt dirt cheap. The neck pickup really shines for solos definite Mayer territory. It is wound in Seymours original Leesona winding machine from the early Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan, for that undeniable vintage flavor! Quote. I remember back in the day when Dimarzio was just about the only aftermarket pickup maker out there. DiMarzio has very, very little overlap with Fralin or Lollar. I have Lollar P-90s in my PRS SE Singlecut and WCR Moore/Greens in my Xaviere XV900. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. Both were in the bridge. I've owned each of the sets you mentioned, and they're all good, but Lollar's pickups are an order of magnitude better. It felt more refined (good adjective from above poster) in a cutting sort of way (a bit much for my taste). Nickel Humbucker, Gibson Accessories '57 Classic Plus Pickup, The Gibson 57 Classic Plus is a slightly overwound version, Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro does many things well, Gibson style guitars with humbuckers that sound like single coils. Tom. That guitar just blows me away every time I play it. Not to say a set of $70 Duncans and DiMarzios won't sound good, but at $140 a set of Lollar or Fralins. Put a Seymour Duncan up for $60 including shipping and you'll get offers all day long for $45 and $50. I'll keep them in for a couple weeks then swap the Lollars back in and see if it's just my imagination. i imagine that on some later cutaway examples, but don't know if i've seen it much on pre 50s examples. Sorted my back out. Very Clapton. The Lollars sounded and felt a lot more musical, more dynamic. I don't get into the corksniffery boutique pickups because they are pretty pricey and for no particular reason, but after my experience with Kinman I'd put his pickups high on any list. Today, there are a plethora of options for both pickups and more. Lollar Imperial vs. Bare Knuckle Pickups Stormy Monday in the Eastman SB59! $189. Also, DiMarzio Model P or Aguilar AG4P are great pickups and more than meet your brief. Wow , I was very impressed with the way the 59 sounds in that guitar, definitely its going nowhere . Those Boss pedals are easy to use once you dialed in your desired effect. Pretty tricky indeed to trust a luthier to work on it ! I still don't understand it. I agree with some other sentiments in this threadthe guitar and rig matter a great deal. Lollar is a brand solely busy with creating the exact pickup that actually fits your desire and the tone that is buzzing in your head. These pickups are one of the best options available for humbuckers as they offer great sound, are versatile, and will let your true sound shine through when you play. EQcable cables being used. Starting from Scratch (again) with One Archtop, A chronological approach for learning Jazz. You may have to register The '57 Classic Plus allows users to overdrive tube preamps without becoming overly strident. I actually embrace my highs now because the high end that is there is really a pleasure to play with. 36ths are really good, so are pearly gates. What I do is giving names to setting for a song that requires effects. hey very cool story !! Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. You can get a dark but present jazz tone, a sweet blues tone, and a round classic rock tone. A fantastic pickup from a legendary maker, the Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro does many things well, and is great for blues, jazz, blues rock, and rock. More sharing options. You are using an out of date browser. The Lollar Imperial humbucker pickups are made with Alnico 2 magnets for the neck position and Alnico 5 magnets for the bridge position. High quality is high quality. Still the Duncans are really good. I've been watching "That pedal show" and I love the tones from Mick Taylor's Strat. Lollar Imperial vs Seth Lover - YouTube 0:00 / 2:35 Lollar Imperial vs Seth Lover Westwood Music 941 subscribers Subscribe 49K views 3 years ago David compares the Lollar Imperial. This page was generated at 03:13 AM. Put a Seymour Duncan up for $60 including shipping and you'll get offers all day long for $45 and $50. I asked a few people what Seymour Duncan pickup is the most similar to a Lollar Imperial, and some said Pearly Gates, some said Pearly Gates is actually quite different and a Alnico II Pro is closer. I ended up liking the feel and response of the Lollar a bit more although the low wind. No, I've never played a strictly jazz guitar festival. Considering either the Lollar Blackface (have and love em in my old strat) OR the Seymour Duncan Antiquity Surfers (tried them one and sounded great, especially the extra hot bridge pup). The fralin p 90 set I have is the closest to my vintage Gibson. 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. Copyright 2022 - Jazz Guitar Online - All rights reserved - Privacy Policy. TheBluesbucker is a great option for players on a tight budget that are also looking to add some spark to their playing. DA building custom made instruments, the guy who ordered it could also have said "no please don't do the black overlay thing", Hi Mark, I've not compared the two, though I do have a set of '59s in my McCarty and they perform really well in that guitar. Muleskinner Amps MS17 with a Paul C. Tim Over. For someone to say that is pure cork-sniffery. There aren't any magic parts that make any PU better than another, not a '59 PAF, not a '51 Broadcaster PU, not a any. It offers a beautiful clean tone with incredible versatility. It feels a bit more saggy/hollow and just cutting enough. WCR and Lollars are where it's at for me. Hi OMphalopsychos, that was a very interesting post and study, thanks for that ! Thanks SOLR - Thanks for sharing that link, I'll definitely check that out. i've tried one snakehead and totally felt for it but it was too expensive for my jazz youngster wallet. In Stock. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Perhaps you want a humbucker set that offers versatility for various styles? the shop set ups on these guitars is IME invariably terrible Got a dynarette guitar cushion. Blindfold Test - Match the guitar to the audio! You could find the Dimarzio 36th for cheap on Ebay. $230. If price isnt an issue, the Lindy Fralins are a dream to play with. Humbucker Shootouts Take 2! I've never compared the two but I have played them. What matters is what tone do you want? Do you agree with this? Seymour Duncan SH-1N 59 Model Humbucker for Neck - Single Conductor (Black) SEY-1200217. The articulation is tight and defined, with a full bridge tone that cuts through the mix. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. Had a regular Duncan in a lapsteel, as it was all that would fit, really liked it and thought the antiquities have done right by me. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This pickup is characterized by a warm sound and has a four-conductor cable to facilitate a variety of switching configurations. Guitar "feel". I don't know what it is with the Fralin's must be the fairy dust I have them in numerous guitars and they all sound stellar. The Alnico II Pro works well with both brighter toned instruments and hollow and semi-hollow body guitars. The DiMarzio Bluesbucker pickup looks like a humbucker but delivers the unmistakable sound of a vintage P90! I chose DI because many pickup demos are . What I do is giving names to setting for a song that requires effects. hey very cool story !! then you take into account price, looks, options, etc. Recently I purchased a Tele Hot Rod Telebration in eBay which has a Duncan 59 stock in the neck , thought of changing it to an Imperial as soon as it arrived . Lollar Imperial Set CH 7 Pickup Set for Electric Guitar Humbucker Vintage output The silky treble, balanced mid range, tight basses and complex harmonics of the classic original PAF pickups but with an improved design for a more balanced frequency response The bridge tone is fuller while the middle position is cleaner and brighter They feature unbalanced coils that produce a tight bottom end that complements the pickup's fullness and causes overtones to build up after each note is played. I'm doing exactly the same thing right now with a 335. The shortest route between Lollar and Berlin is according to the route planner. But pickups like the SD Antiquities have a great rep too (and aren't cheap either). Cheers! I don't believe for a second that their custom wound products are any less than their higher priced competitors, i.e. Very nice and perfect for Clapton, SRV, Mayer sounds the neck pickup in particular is excellent. The 57 Classic Plus is a slightly overwound version of the 57 Classic. Posted May 19, 2019. Experience what a humbucker should really sound like and get inspired by the Pure P.A.Fs beautiful tone. Posts. Another indicator perhapswith the money that Lollars and Fralins command, there would be WAY more for sale if there were a well-known equal that was cheaper. Fralin's shop is happy to take a special order, do repairs, etc. Id say the bridge is more mid-heavy than most but I usually use it for solos, so that works perfect for me. 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