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m1cawber · March 20th, 2008, 11:50 PM

Hey guys...I'm calling on your knowledge: Out of the current range of Gibson Humbucker pups which do you think would be the closest match to KR's?

BarnesTO · March 21st, 2008, 03:38 PM

His is a Gibson PAF, isn't it? I I were putting one together and insisting on a Gibson pickup, I'd probably use a '57 Classic, Gibson's reissue of that pickup.

Another choice would be Gibson's Burstbucker 1, which is a medium output pickup. I'd pick that one because I wouldn't want it to outbalance the stock bridge pickup....

I've toyed with the idea of a Tele configured like this....how do you like your CIJ Micawber? You do the five string open G thing with it?

Here's a little info on them, if you haven't seen it: http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyl...0Making%20His/

Veitchy · March 22nd, 2008, 01:02 AM

If you want to be real authentic you could try the Seymour Duncan Seth Lover. Its designed by the same bloke who did the original Gibson PAFs (and the Fender wide-range humbuckers, fun fact.).

GilmourD · March 22nd, 2008, 01:43 AM

If you're not too picky about it actually being a Gibson-branded humbucker, you can really go with anything in the PAF range. Incidentally, they all sound different because they were all modeled after different PAFs. You see... PAFs varied A LOT. They used AlNiCo 2, 3, 4, and 5 magnets interchangably. Some were overwound, some underwound. Some (typically the duller-sounding ones) were wound with each coil being a close match. Others (typically the livelier sounding ones) had coils that weren't closely matched.

For my current Tele project, I had Bryan at bg-pups.com wind me an underwound BG Bucker. The coils aren't perfectly matched and it has an AlNiCo 5 magnet, so tonally it has a bit of Stratiness to it somehow. That's the only way I can describe it after installing it the other night and testing it out.

JimiBryant · March 22nd, 2008, 11:36 AM

not a thing wrong with them Seymour Duncan Seth Lover H/Bs!!

I recently tried a friend's SG that has a pair of 'em and it was heavenly.

seriously inspirational.. now I want a dual-humbucker guitar with 'em.

eggman · March 24th, 2008, 02:03 AM

Howdy,

All the replies are good. I'm a huge 'Stones fan and like the SD '59s in my ES-335. Good luck!

Eggman
PS: I think a Seth Lover would probably be a slightly better choice on an Ash Tele than a brighter '59. My 2 cents.

RocksOff · March 24th, 2008, 03:41 AM

I use an SD Antiquity II minihumbucker and couldn't get closer to the sound on Beast of Burden in the number two position on a three position switch. Incidentally, the bridge pup is a Don Mare Graf Airship Studio.

m1cawber · March 27th, 2008, 12:35 AM

Thanks for your thoughts and views guys

m1cawber · March 27th, 2008, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarnesTO

I've toyed with the idea of a Tele configured like this....how do you like your CIJ Micawber? You do the five string open G thing with it?

Hi BarnesTO,

I've had it for about two months (superb quality) now and I am absolutely loving it...yes you guessed correctly I purchased it specifically for Open G playing and can't put it down

If you are still mulling it over I don't think you would be dissapointed if you took the plunge....in fact you would very probably fall in love

rollyfoster · April 3rd, 2008, 10:23 AM

what year did he start using the humbucker in his teles?

March 20th, 2008, 11:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Veitchy Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Age: 21 Posts: 1,111	If you want to be real authentic you could try the Seymour Duncan Seth Lover. Its designed by the same bloke who did the original Gibson PAFs (and the Fender wide-range humbuckers, fun fact.). __________________ Livin' youre dreams, Woah you on top. My mind is aching, Lord it wont stop. Thats how it happens livin' life by the drop.

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GilmourD Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nutley, NJ Age: 30 Posts: 1,731	If you're not too picky about it actually being a Gibson-branded humbucker, you can really go with anything in the PAF range. Incidentally, they all sound different because they were all modeled after different PAFs. You see... PAFs varied A LOT. They used AlNiCo 2, 3, 4, and 5 magnets interchangably. Some were overwound, some underwound. Some (typically the duller-sounding ones) were wound with each coil being a close match. Others (typically the livelier sounding ones) had coils that weren't closely matched. For my current Tele project, I had Bryan at bg-pups.com wind me an underwound BG Bucker. The coils aren't perfectly matched and it has an AlNiCo 5 magnet, so tonally it has a bit of Stratiness to it somehow. That's the only way I can describe it after installing it the other night and testing it out. __________________ Good deals: Joel Terry Layla Skye Sunny Wally Franky Honey Wolfy

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JimiBryant Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago Chicago that toddlin' town Age: 47 Posts: 1,842	not a thing wrong with them Seymour Duncan Seth Lover H/Bs!! I recently tried a friend's SG that has a pair of 'em and it was heavenly. seriously inspirational.. now I want a dual-humbucker guitar with 'em. __________________ *we all shine on, like the moon and the stars and the sun.*

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RocksOff Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 245	I use an SD Antiquity II minihumbucker and couldn't get closer to the sound on Beast of Burden in the number two position on a three position switch. Incidentally, the bridge pup is a Don Mare Graf Airship Studio. __________________ It's only rock 'n roll, but i like it...like it... yes, i do.

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BarnesTO Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, AZ Age: 31 Posts: 757 4 Photos	His is a Gibson PAF, isn't it? I I were putting one together and insisting on a Gibson pickup, I'd probably use a '57 Classic, Gibson's reissue of that pickup. Another choice would be Gibson's Burstbucker 1, which is a medium output pickup. I'd pick that one because I wouldn't want it to outbalance the stock bridge pickup.... I've toyed with the idea of a Tele configured like this....how do you like your CIJ Micawber? You do the five string open G thing with it? Here's a little info on them, if you haven't seen it: http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyl...0Making%20His/

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eggman Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 1,633	Howdy, All the replies are good. I'm a huge 'Stones fan and like the SD '59s in my ES-335. Good luck! Eggman PS: I think a Seth Lover would probably be a slightly better choice on an Ash Tele than a brighter '59. My 2 cents.

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m1cawber TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancashire UK Posts: 32	Thanks for your thoughts and views guys __________________ CIJ "Micawber" Replica with Brass Bridge Blues Junior tweed NOS

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