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More confusion (from Epiphone):
Alnico Classic PRO™There are currently in my Epi 339. So, Epiphone says V magnets give you "higher output" and, thus, "enhanced" highs, while Upfront guy says higher output gives you reduced highs. Supposedly the ACP and Probucker are wound the same and have the same resistance, the only difference between them being the magnets (II for PB and V for ACP). |
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There was a time when Epiphone pickups were criticized for being dark and muddy, but nowadays their newer offerings leave nothing to be desired. I think a good starting point for pickup performance is *piercingly bright and clear*, which allows for maximum headroom to start, then the signal can be toned down and treated according to personal preference. From what I’ve read from your posts I think you should acquire a pro level tube amp with severe headroom to allow the clarity of your lower output humbuckers to be appreciated.
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You like what you like. Personally, I have HB guitars that I love the sound of, and P90 guitars that I love the sound of. And of course Fender single coils, too. So I guess I think that there are good tones to be had everywhere you look, and finding 'em is it's own reward.
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That's the conclusion I'm coming to, as well.
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Every board has "that" guy (usually) who seems to be the guru, and LtKojak is that guy on the Seymour Duncan board. He dissects pickups and mixes/matches components, switches magnets, even rewinds them to achieve different results, all for fun and he seems quite knowledgeable. He knows Epiphones, owns a 339 Pro w/ACPs that he's torn down and changed, and he swears the magnets in those pickups are IIs, not Vs. I give up on knowing that particular truth. Still enjoying the ride. Thanks for the input. |
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One or more responders pointed me to a couple of names I can explore, while other sources suggested lower pickup output was key, then letting the amp do the work of accentuating the positive. I've learned a lot, and in the process have done more work to get a better sound from my current setup, which has improved quite a bit just by tweaking the vol/tone controls (and that Blackstar American/British knob) on the amp and guitar. Much better, and the other suggestions are on my "someday to try" list. |
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I get the love for P90s as well. They're some of the greatest out there for overdrive with a good tube amp, and will be an addition to my guitar collection at some point.
If you don't find the articulation you want with 57 Classics, there's a couple other humbuckers I know of that might get you there. The DiMarzio PAF Pro and the SD Seth Lover. A good PAF style pickup properly set up is very clear and articulate, almost like a really fat Telecaster sound. If those can't get you there, you may well just flat out prefer the P90 just like quite a few other players out there.
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I really like p-90's, but prefer them for slide above all else. The combination of grind and high output give them a gnarly bite.
I love the neck humbucker on my bluesboy. Fat but with good clarity. Like you, I find many humbuckers to sound muddy. You may want to try something with a Humbucker/P90 combo like a fallout. It gives you the P90 and the halfway between option. Then again, hb's may not be your thing.
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I understand the aversion to narrower necks. On acoustic I prefer a generous 1.75". I have transitioned pretty well to neck width of the BB and prefer the narrower but deeper neck profile than the one on my Ascari P90. I also have a strong personal preference towards satin Maple necks over gloss on anything. I have a feeling that it wouldn't take you long to go to a 1&5/8 but we are all different. Have you tried the Gibson SG? It's configuration offers the fatness of HB's put still maintains (IMHO) more treble and overall definition than the LP or ES335.
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I've not considered or tried an SG. I know it's the choice of some excellent guitarists (eg Derek Trucks), probably for smart reasons, but the whole devil horns aesthetic (thanks, Angus) isn't working for me. Could be worth it for the lightness and sound. I can't see it while I'm playing it, right? |
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