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#SINGLE COIL VS HUMBUCKER IN STRAT FULL#
#SINGLE COIL VS HUMBUCKER IN STRAT PRO#

I also had them in a Carvin guitar and I thought they sounded brighter than in my Ibanez.

#SINGLE COIL VS HUMBUCKER IN STRAT FULL#

They are actually very good pickups with a rich, full sound.

Carvin M22SD: For reasons I can’t fully recall I installed these in an old Ibanez a few years back.

#SINGLE COIL VS HUMBUCKER IN STRAT PRO#

You can find them in the Epiphone Les Paul PlusTop PRO and Custom PRO among other Epiphone guitars.

Epiphone ProBuckers: Much improved over the Alnico Classics, but still missing a little clarity compared to Gibson pickups.

Not a bad pickup for intermediate-level guitars, but I have always felt the lack of clarity is their biggest downfall.

Epiphone Alnico Classics: These come stock on the Epiphone Les Paul Standard and other Epiphones.

I think they are a touch hotter than the Bustbuckers, with a bit more low-end.

Gibson 490R/498T: These were previously my favorite Gibson pickups.

Cleaned up they have excellent clarity and depth. They have a nice crunch to them in a high-gain setting while retaining good note separation.

Gibson Burstbucker Pros: These came in my new Les Paul.

They’re a little thicker and meaner than typical Strat pickups but still have a vintage vibe.

Fender Custom Shop Texas Specials: I replaced the vintage pickups in my ’03 Highway One Stratocaster with these guys.

I have it in a basswood-bodied superstrat, and for a long while, this was my go-to guitar for metal and hard rock.

DiMarzio Super Distortion: A hot humbucker with great character for a high-output pickup.

Remember before when I said I wouldn’t use hamburger words to describe the sound of a pickup? Well, I’ll probably start using them now, but remember this is just my opinion! To close this out, here’s a list of some of the pickups I’ve known and loved (or not loved) over the years.