Members steve_man Posted July 16, 2012 Members Share Posted July 16, 2012 Okay, so on a couple of your recommendations, I checked out a couple of Gibsons with mini-humbuckers in them today. I have to say I was impressed! Tone was closer to what I get out of my Tele, but with a bit more fullness. Overdriven tones were meaty, but clear and focused...which I LIKED! They had two that I tried...both 70's Tribute models. First, the SG Then the LP The tone was equally nice on both guitars. I didn't see a major difference in the two guitars sound-wise, however the LP seemed a bit darker overall. I can honestly say that for the first time, I actually liked the tone of the neck humbuckers. I usually find the neck to be far two dull sounding for my taste. I was able to get great tones in all the pickup settings. I tried them out through a Fender Mustang IV, and then a Fender Machete (which was quite nice). Great tone! I prefered the LP, mainly because of it's heft/weight. The SG was nice, but was so light that it felt strange. The LP comes in four finishes...goldtop, vintage burst, cherry, and silverburst. Actually really liked the goldtop. GAS may be developing here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ancient Mariner Posted July 16, 2012 Members Share Posted July 16, 2012 Glad you liked them. That goldtop looks lovely, although I prefer pickups to have pole pieces *just because*. Your back might thank you for the SG if you have any long gigs. Mini hums in LPs have a long and honourable tradition - Scott Gorham used one for a while in Lizzie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ancient Mariner Posted July 16, 2012 Members Share Posted July 16, 2012 Goldtops and mini hums. Yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alan Roberts Posted July 16, 2012 Members Share Posted July 16, 2012 I like 'em in some guitars - Firebird's and LP's come to mind. I also had an ESP XJ-6 for a while that I liked; it had them, too. Never played an SG with them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted July 16, 2012 Members Share Posted July 16, 2012 I love me some mini humbuckers. I really like the sound I get from my Daisy Rock mini humbuckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ugameus Posted July 16, 2012 Members Share Posted July 16, 2012 I can honestly say that for the first time, I actually liked the tone of the neck humbuckers. I usually find the neck to be far two dull sounding for my taste. One of the greatest things on the planet is a Lollar Firebird mini in the neck position. It really is incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alan Roberts Posted July 16, 2012 Members Share Posted July 16, 2012 One of the greatest things on the planet is a Lollar Firebird mini in the neck position. It really is incredible. I'd like to put one of those in a ash body Tele with a maple board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted July 16, 2012 Members Share Posted July 16, 2012 If you're in more of a budget, you should try the new DiMarzio mini-hums out. I just got the DP240/DP241 set. They are relatively low output (between an overwound single and a vintage humbucker) and have a lot of tonal options, especially with a series/parallel/split switch. http://www.dimarzio.com/pickups/mini/dimarzio-vintage-minibucker-neck-modelhttp://www.dimarzio.com/pickups/mini/dimarzio-vintage-minibucker-bridge-model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretmonster Posted July 17, 2012 Members Share Posted July 17, 2012 Always fancied the LP Deluxe ever since I heard it played and the glorious tonez that poured out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Verne Andru Posted July 17, 2012 Members Share Posted July 17, 2012 Yeah, I like the mini's in my Ric. They are the heaviest sounding pups I have yet I can dial in a great, chimey, Ric tone. Go figure! The lower output is a factor when "playing" the amp by driving the front-end into OD, then rolling back for cleans. I use a clean boost - it brings the level up to that of a solid bucker while retaining the mini's tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Special J Posted July 17, 2012 Members Share Posted July 17, 2012 I have Duncan mini-hums in one of my Hamers. Love them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted July 17, 2012 Author Members Share Posted July 17, 2012 Now, I need to find out where I can find these Gibby's cheaper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jgyn Posted July 19, 2012 Members Share Posted July 19, 2012 I love them, in my '69 LPD. Especially for rhythm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted July 20, 2012 Author Members Share Posted July 20, 2012 Do they still make the Les Paul Deluxe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tstrahle Posted July 20, 2012 Members Share Posted July 20, 2012 Do they still make the Les Paul Deluxe? Apparently they do... http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Les-Paul-Deluxe.aspx Pretty sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wyatt Posted July 20, 2012 Members Share Posted July 20, 2012 Apparently they do...http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Les-Paul-Deluxe.aspxPretty sweet. Yep, it has been available on/off as an exclusive through Musician's Friend/Guitar Center/Woodwind/etc. for the last 6 years or so. But used prices on the 1999-present models are pretty good, IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted July 21, 2012 Author Members Share Posted July 21, 2012 what are they going for used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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