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Goldtop57
Username: Goldtop57
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 03, 2006 - 12:05 pm: | |
hello community,
i do not often post here, but maybe you have some input for me?
i have an as 83 with which i am very happy - i even play it more often than my custom shop gibson goldtop. seems to be just the right axe for me, everything considered. i even like the sound, but still - in search of the perfect sound - plan to install new pickups.
i already have one of the rare dimarzio SCHB DM106, which, although i don't know it's sound yet, will possibly be the neck pu.
as a replacement for the bridge i have the gibson classic 57 or maybe - at a third it's price - the ibanez super 58.
soundwise i am leaning strongly towards warm und full and rich sounds � la larry carlton (last nite) that still are usable for slightly distortet chordwork.
any input is highly appreciated!
thanks in advance and cheers from germany
Oliver |
Funkle
Username: Funkle
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 03, 2006 - 3:04 pm: | |
Oliver,
I put a Seymour Duncan Custom Custom in the bridge position of my AS200, and to my ears it is very "Carlton-esque".
It is a little hotter than a PAF style, but less bright and very smooth and laid back. It will nock a little of the brightness off, and produce a nice "aaaah" kind of sound. Really a very good match for a 335 style guitar if you want a nice singing bluesy overdrive kind of sound. It can growl too if you dig in.
Aside from that, the obvious choice would be a good aftermarket Alnico PAF style, like the ones you mentioned. I've had good luck with Dimarzio PAF classics. PAFs can get a little bright in a maple guitar IMO. |
Craigjc
Username: Craigjc
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 10:19 am: | |
I recommend good humbuckers with Alnico 2 or 3 magnets. I personally live HighOrder pickups for quality, price, and tone. use whatever floats your boat. Pickups wound a bit hotter than a PAF would also be recommended.
Alnico 2 - Warm, rich in harmonic content.
Alnico 3 - Similar to alnico 2 but with more clarity and note definition.
By the way, the original Super58 used Alnico 3, so it would make my recommended list. |
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