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03-23-2012, 11:12 AM
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Which mini-humbuckers?
Hi,
I have a Gibson LP 60s tribute that I've removed the p90s from (didn't get on with them) and replaced with some Warman mini-humbuckers. These are okay, fairly low output. Better on the neck than on the bridge. I just wondered if there was something out there that I should upgrade to? I notice that GFS sell about four different types with different magnets (alnico and ceramic) and degrees of 'heat'. There are also the Seymour Antiquities and I believe Lollar sell some. However, I can't buy them all... I use a Marshall DSL 401 with a 2 x 12 cab, an extensive pedal board and swap between my Strat and Les Paul during a gig. The band I play for does covers, everything from Simply Red and Go West to Thin Lizzy and Queen! I tend to use the LP for the rockier numbers. I have an Epiphone Gold Top with DiMArzio 36th Anniversary pickups and they're fantastic. Any advice gratefully received.  JohnT
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03-23-2012, 11:32 AM
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Re: Which mini-humbuckers?
Guess it depends on how much you want to spend. The Duncan Antiquity mini-hums sound great, very much like the ones from my old Deluxe. The Lollar mini-hums are also great and vintage sounding. These are both quit expensive but fabulous pickups. Duncan makes some mini-hums that are quite hot, 17K I believe; theses receive good reviews from those that like hotter pickups. Skatterbrane makes a mini-humbucker that is based on the late '50s-early '60s Epiphone version and are a bit hotter than the Gibson pickups. These are probably the best of the bunch and would be the ones I would purchase. I think these strike a great balance between output and sweet tone, plus they are hand made and you can't beat that. I would stay away from GFS and the cheaper made minis if you have money to spend; the difference in tone between them and the more expensive varieties is night and day.
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03-23-2012, 08:07 PM
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Re: Which mini-humbuckers?
+1 on the Skatterbrane minis. He does pattern his after the PAF minis that first were used on Epiphones in the early 60s. Those have a sound all their own.
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03-26-2012, 03:18 PM
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Re: Which mini-humbuckers?
Thanks chaps, a few options to consider here...
It would be great if we could just swap pickups in and out before buying!  JohnT
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