What is YOUR favorite humbucker and why?!

Tucker2121 · 07-05-2009, 10:16 PM

Just post the name (picture if you want) of your favorite pickup. Say why and what music you play with it.
Mine would probably be the

Seymour Duncan Alnico Pro 2

. Just becai use it has a good clean tone I like and also sounds great with distortion.

WildeStarr · 07-05-2009, 10:51 PM

EMG 81.
This says it all right here......

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180gROC · 07-05-2009, 11:57 PM

clear, articulate, versatile y con cajones

Blues Power · 07-06-2009, 12:36 PM

Seth Lovers: Blues and classic rock. sounds great and clear both clean and dirty. has great sustain and fat-n-thick. not garbled or mushy tone pup

5F6-A · 07-06-2009, 12:43 PM

Generally speaking : the original 6707 Peter Green set by Will Boggs ( no covers ) and my Dave Stephens VL PAF clone bridge p/u . Both ooze with tone. Different and both unique.

Tone Seeker · 07-06-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5F6-A

Generally speaking : the original 6707 Peter Green set by Will Boggs ( no covers ) and my Dave Stephens VL PAF clone bridge p/u . Both ooze with tone. Different and both unique.

5F6-A. . . . you're arguably in a unique position. Would you mind describing in a bit more detail, how these two sets differ?

Thanks - Terry.

MaidenStrat02 · 07-06-2009, 05:22 PM

Dimarzio Super Distortion in the bridge and a Dimarzio 36th Anniversary in the bridge. I'm a major fan of the British Heavy Metal tone of the late 70's early 80's. Maiden, Priest, UFO, Saxon, Motorhead, early Scorpions, early Metallica, etc.

yllsacky · 07-06-2009, 05:26 PM

schaller 57 classics only humbucker i ever owned but its the best i ever played with
.....and i have played many epis

yllsacky · 07-06-2009, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaidenStrat02

Dimarzio Super Distortion in the bridge and a Dimarzio 36th Anniversary in the bridge. I'm a major fan of the British Heavy Metal tone of the late 70's early 80's. Maiden, Priest, UFO, Saxon, Motorhead, early Scorpions, early Metallica, etc.

ohh so you have 2 bridge pups

MaidenStrat02 · 07-06-2009, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yllsacky

ohh so you have 2 bridge pups

Yeah, kinda blew that didn't I? The 36th is in the neck.

Liam · 07-06-2009, 07:23 PM

Over the Pond. Because...

When I play clean all I hear is me and the guitar (tough on the ego at first, but getting into it).

When I play dirty, no matter how dirty I can still hear me through all the dirt.

I can play too loud and no-one in the band complains. No-one in the audience complains that I'm too quiet (common problem before).

I can "dig in" to the point that the guitar can talk as well as sing.

No matter how much top I use, there is still an underlying warmth.

Neck, bridge and tone controls cover a ridiculously wide tonal range.

I use loads of effects, but none of them cloud the tone.

But mostly because I feel like I've just joined the greatest band in the world when I use a guitar with them in. Just totally spoilt to have such a fantastic sound going on....you'd have to be there...

They also look like PAFs - I mean they REALLY look like PAFs - but that's not among the major reasons I love them, it's just the sound.

Liam

captcoolaid · 07-06-2009, 07:29 PM

UV20, Fast trakII and. the Firewater's. oh yeah and I love the Greg winds

Fracture · 07-06-2009, 07:36 PM

Kinda liking these

http://www.dimarzio.com/site/#/pickups/

PAF Anniversary

chewy60 · 07-07-2009, 02:58 AM

emg-81. high output but not over-the-top. just enough. and a preamp in it that makes the signal crystal clear. so dreamy. especially with the gain turned up to 11....

5F6-A · 07-07-2009, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaidenStrat02

Yeah, kinda blew that didn't I? The 36th is in the neck.

lp_junkie · 07-12-2009, 03:02 AM

Dimarzio Super Distortion, I have been using them since 1978-79.

I like the harmonics and the massive sustain (plus it didn't hurt that one of my earliest influences Ace Frehley uses them still).

MrRhoads · 07-12-2009, 06:29 AM

Since my Gibson Les Paul Standard is the best sounding guitar i´ve ever had i´m gonna have to say that so far the Gibson Burstbucker Pro are my favourite pickups.
But from all the guitars with different kind of pickups i´ve tried the PAF oriented pickups has been the best sounding ones IMO

BMS · 07-12-2009, 03:16 PM

Dirty Fingers by far. Why? Try them and you'll know why.

snaredrum · 07-13-2009, 10:58 AM

catswhisker custom humbuckers, cos they're built to my specs and are great value

delander · 07-13-2009, 11:15 AM

First, a disclaimer - I'm not a "guitar player' - I "play" at playing the guitar.
Each of my guitars has a different "voice", and depending upon how and what I'm feeling and the mood I'm in, I'll choose which guitar (and pickups) I'll "noodle around with".
More-or-less the same as whether I'll put a CD of 'blues'; 'light rock'; 'classical'; 'jazz' or simply nothing at all on.

Big John · 07-13-2009, 01:23 PM

WB VTPH...because whatever I put into it, it gives back.

rockmonkey · 07-13-2009, 02:04 PM

In the bridge I like my SOB and in the neck I like my blackback. I know it seems lame to say pickups that I make but these are pickups I made for the voice in my head not for the public so I made them exactly how *I* wanted them to sound. Fortunately lots of other people were looking for the same sounds I was

trandy16 · 07-13-2009, 05:37 PM

Tom Holmes and Duncan Antiquities.

Fine pickups AND fine people to do business with.

Wymore Guitars · 07-13-2009, 06:38 PM

Another Seth Lover fan here ....

I play primarily Classic Rock and Blues

C Squared · 07-14-2009, 12:27 AM

DiMarzio Norton in the bridge position. On 10 and it can scream and mellows very nicely turned down. Very natural and open sounding, not compressed at all. Currently using it with a Fred in the neck and love the combo

Frails · 07-14-2009, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 180gROC

clear, articulate, versatile y con cajones

I second the Habs- oh so clear....and versatile- I decided to split them up and run the Hab neck with a Firewater bridge and the Hab bridge in the neck position, matched up with a UV20 bridge.

jbzoso2002 · 07-17-2009, 12:41 PM

Seymore Duncan Antiquity's

Very nice vintage PAF tone, sweet with great harmonics.
Also a very nice double tone.

Clean up real nice with a vol drop.

Also very important to me, very easy to get.
No bs or long wait time or not getting them at all.

Got em 3 days after placeing my order.

Jimmy

Frails · 07-17-2009, 05:57 PM

I just traded for my third set of WB's, a set of the 6707 Limited Greens. Since none of these were ordered from WB directly, I have not had to deal with the, EHEM! It's the only way to fly!

Liam that is one gorgeous guitar!!!

captain tightpants · 07-17-2009, 06:20 PM

Hard to nail down just one.

Love my Shed PAF Daddy's, I don't think I'll ever pull the bridge one back out of my trusty old Deluxe.

Love the Seth Lover in my Dot.

The WB Hab 2 prototype I've got in my Studio is one hell of a fine sounding pickup.

I've come to really love the Duncan Distortion, too. Much more versatile than people give them credit for.

darth Nihilus · 07-18-2009, 05:23 AM

Dimarzio D-Activator (Bridge)
Dimarzio Humbucker From Hell (neck)

All the gain, harmonics and HI-FI tone I love from active pickups but with all the great passive pickup attributes like the guitar wood's tone coming through more, added headroom and picking dynamics and thick tone. It's hard to go back to actives after playing the D-Activator.

As for the HFH, It has all the attributes I want from a neck pickup: Tons of pick attack, bright muddyless tone with an added smoothness with so much yummy goodness!

07-05-2009, 10:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tucker2121 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 178 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	What is YOUR favorite humbucker and why?! Just post the name (picture if you want) of your favorite pickup. Say why and what music you play with it. Mine would probably be the Seymour Duncan Alnico Pro 2. Just becai use it has a good clean tone I like and also sounds great with distortion. __________________ -Tucker -Current: Epiphone Les Paul, Vox VT30, Boss Od-20 -Upcoming: Gibson LP Studio, Fender MIA Strat, A tube amp, Epiphone Korina Explorer, Jimmy Page Wiring & Custom 5 and '59(Lp), 81/85 EMGs(Explorer)

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Liam V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Posts: 2,862 Thanks: 34 Thanked 24 Times in 9 Posts	Re: What is YOUR favorite humbucker and why?! Over the Pond. Because... When I play clean all I hear is me and the guitar (tough on the ego at first, but getting into it). When I play dirty, no matter how dirty I can still hear me through all the dirt. I can play too loud and no-one in the band complains. No-one in the audience complains that I'm too quiet (common problem before). I can "dig in" to the point that the guitar can talk as well as sing. No matter how much top I use, there is still an underlying warmth. Neck, bridge and tone controls cover a ridiculously wide tonal range. I use loads of effects, but none of them cloud the tone. But mostly because I feel like I've just joined the greatest band in the world when I use a guitar with them in. Just totally spoilt to have such a fantastic sound going on....you'd have to be there... They also look like PAFs - I mean they REALLY look like PAFs - but that's not among the major reasons I love them, it's just the sound. Liam

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captcoolaid Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: who says I am alive Posts: 2,390 Thanks: 99 Thanked 60 Times in 14 Posts	Re: What is YOUR favorite humbucker and why?! UV20, Fast trakII and. the Firewater's. oh yeah and I love the Greg winds __________________ peace n tone Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity WBpickups-My tones as fat as a Samoan ballerina Yeah my gear is beet up, Thats cause I play it. Shut up and play. http://www.myspace.com/daisychamber whiners click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDwyG...eature=related

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Fracture Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Midwest, near the ocean Posts: 1,194 Thanks: 90 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Re: What is YOUR favorite humbucker and why?! Kinda liking these http://www.dimarzio.com/site/#/pickups/ PAF Anniversary __________________ 09 R9 09 Trad Pro 07 G0 05 Standard 04 Standard 04 57 GT RI 06 ES 137 89 MIJ Strat Dano DC 59 Dano DC 3 Dano DC 12

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chewy60 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What is YOUR favorite humbucker and why?! emg-81. high output but not over-the-top. just enough. and a preamp in it that makes the signal crystal clear. so dreamy. especially with the gain turned up to 11.... __________________ heaven is a les paul, a pair of emg-81s, and a dimed carvin x-100b half-stack.....

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lp_junkie Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 5,752 Thanks: 22 Thanked 94 Times in 19 Posts	Re: What is YOUR favorite humbucker and why?! Dimarzio Super Distortion, I have been using them since 1978-79. I like the harmonics and the massive sustain (plus it didn't hurt that one of my earliest influences Ace Frehley uses them still). __________________ LP_Junkie my personal MySpace _____________________________________________ Disclaimer- The opinions expressed on this site may cause incontinence, wadded panties, indigestion, insecurity and other serious maladies. Use as directed, not intended for the overly sensitive and humor impaired.

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rockmonkey Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 164 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What is YOUR favorite humbucker and why?! In the bridge I like my SOB and in the neck I like my blackback. I know it seems lame to say pickups that I make but these are pickups I made for the voice in my head not for the public so I made them exactly how I wanted them to sound. Fortunately lots of other people were looking for the same sounds I was __________________ rockmonkeyguitars.com Proud user of the cheap but very nice kits from diyguitarshop.com

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trandy16 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What is YOUR favorite humbucker and why?! Tom Holmes and Duncan Antiquities. Fine pickups AND fine people to do business with.

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C Squared Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 75 Thanked 86 Times in 21 Posts	Re: What is YOUR favorite humbucker and why?! DiMarzio Norton in the bridge position. On 10 and it can scream and mellows very nicely turned down. Very natural and open sounding, not compressed at all. Currently using it with a Fred in the neck and love the combo

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jbzoso2002 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: With your sister Posts: 240 Thanks: 7 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Re: What is YOUR favorite humbucker and why?! Seymore Duncan Antiquity's Very nice vintage PAF tone, sweet with great harmonics. Also a very nice double tone. Clean up real nice with a vol drop. Also very important to me, very easy to get. No bs or long wait time or not getting them at all. Got em 3 days after placeing my order. Jimmy

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Frails Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 546 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What is YOUR favorite humbucker and why?! I just traded for my third set of WB's, a set of the 6707 Limited Greens. Since none of these were ordered from WB directly, I have not had to deal with the, EHEM! It's the only way to fly! Liam that is one gorgeous guitar!!!

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captain tightpants V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orland CA Posts: 4,770 Thanks: 58 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: What is YOUR favorite humbucker and why?! Hard to nail down just one. Love my Shed PAF Daddy's, I don't think I'll ever pull the bridge one back out of my trusty old Deluxe. Love the Seth Lover in my Dot. The WB Hab 2 prototype I've got in my Studio is one hell of a fine sounding pickup. I've come to really love the Duncan Distortion, too. Much more versatile than people give them credit for. __________________ What the? Where's my sig?!!

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darth Nihilus Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Silver Lake, Ca. Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What is YOUR favorite humbucker and why?! Dimarzio D-Activator (Bridge) Dimarzio Humbucker From Hell (neck) All the gain, harmonics and HI-FI tone I love from active pickups but with all the great passive pickup attributes like the guitar wood's tone coming through more, added headroom and picking dynamics and thick tone. It's hard to go back to actives after playing the D-Activator. As for the HFH, It has all the attributes I want from a neck pickup: Tons of pick attack, bright muddyless tone with an added smoothness with so much yummy goodness! __________________ The hunger cometh

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