Brobucker heaven

[Zhangliqun]

11k can be done if you have some slightly taller bobbins. They can also be made out of standard bobbins by cutting them in half and gluing in a styrene insert.

[Ark]

Are these pups in production now? Sounds very interesting!

[d1dsj]

it doesnt lose clarity but it is noticeably different in both cases. matched coils are sweeter. the double cream pup is about 9.6k with screws and a 20 gauss a2 magnet - nice warm smooth even tone, this one sings beautifully, punchy but not bitey. very vintage sounding but not as hollow as a paf.

the black is 10.4k or so and has a full strength a2 magnet. more aggresive with huge low mid push, barks at you. a little tighter too. still warm and not harsh at all but more rude. not all that paf like but a great tone for sure

Thanks J, I'm going to try an A2 in the maple cap guitar for sure.

[jeremy]

Are these pups in production now? Sounds very interesting!

the brobucker is available thru the custom shop, anything else you want is also available thru the custom shop too.

[Ark]

the brobucker is available thru the custom shop, anything else you want is also available thru the custom shop too.

Cool, thanks!

bc

[LesStrat]

All I know is I LIKE it.

I have one in my Parker Fly Deluxe (poplar body).

[Ark]

All I know is I LIKE it.

I have one in my Parker Fly Deluxe (poplar body).

How does it compare with a JB or a '59? I am really familiar with those 2 bridge pups.

[LesStrat]

IDK. Never played either.

Of all the pups I've played, the Brobucker is my favorite.

[Archer_of_Fish]

Archer, If you have a Suhr that came with SSV+ in it, i'd keep that pup in there, as it is an unbelievable pickup in its own right. This is not, however to discount the Bro in any way. Bros tend to do well in a "mild superstrat" application (either one that's trying to be vintage superstrat, or a superstrat that needs to have a pure clean sometimes too).

I dont think I'd take the SSV+ out but I would love to do a side by side comparison to see how they sound compared to each other.

[Mr.Morton]

you make me want to try one!

[Ark]

My '59 sounds so good in my LP that it is hard to believe a Bro could be better, But I must try it and see

[drew_half_empty]

mine's only 10.3k or so, but I love it. Everyone that's played that pickup has commented on how awesome it was and how they'd been looking for something like it for some guitar they have. $160 scares off a lot of people though

[Ark]

mine's only 10.3k or so, but I love it. Everyone that's played that pickup has commented on how awesome it was and how they'd been looking for something like it for some guitar they have. $160 scares off a lot of people though

Yeah the price is sort of high but if it sounds THAT good....

[d1dsj]

I sent one of mine away to have it potted and an aged gold cover fitted. Now the guy who did it knows his sh!t... non other than Tim, owner of BareKnuckle Pick ups. We had several conversations before and after he did my pups... lots of great stories. Anyway, he had heard about the Brobucker and was more than happy to do it for me. I asked if he would give a good try out in a lump of mahogany, his honest opinion was that he liked it. He said on paper the spec was somewhat weird... but the bottom line was that it sounded good! BKP make some mighty fine pick ups... up there with the best, so for Tim to say it's an excellent sounding pick up says it all IMO.

[Ark]

A MUST HAVE pup for sure then

[PINKBITS]

I was really tempted to get the brobucker when I was changing out the pu's on my Les Paul. After a lot of research, mainly on this forum , I settled on the Custom 5 in the bridge and a 59 in the neck.

I am more than happy with my decistion. I think the C5 is an excellent pu for a Les Paul style guitar.

[Ark]

I was really tempted to get the brobucker when I was changing out the pu's on my Les Paul. After a lot of research, mainly on this forum , I settled on the Custom 5 in the bridge and a 59 in the neck.

I am more than happy with my decistion. I think the C5 is an excellent pu for a Les Paul style guitar.

How would you describe the tone of the C5 in your LP?

I really want the best pup for my LP but really dig the '59 bridge so far, hard to imagine a better tone with this particular guitar but if there IS indeed something even better I am open to it

[PINKBITS]

How would you describe the tone of the C5 in your LP?

I really want the best pup for my LP but really dig the '59 bridge so far, hard to imagine a better tone with this particular guitar but if there IS indeed something even better I am open to it

Clear, punchy, and plenty of sustain. I use it to play rock,hard rock, hard blues and metal. I find it very versatile.

People say it has scooped mids but it doesn't IMO. They just seem neutral to me. I have the pu in a Les Paul, mahogany adds mids which seem to balance it out really well.

It also works perfectly with the 59 in the neck. I was going to spend big money on a set of bareknuckles but I am really happy with this combo.

I have also read here that the c5 is generic and sterile. Pffff, I think generic and sterile tones primarily come from the guitarist but that's just me.

[ganzosrevenge]

one thing i've noticed about the Brobucker i'd like to add:

People who play my strat tend to be amazed just how even it is. It's more low-mid emphasized due to its living in a mahogany strat, however it has prowess be it sparkly clean for jazz runs / 50s style rock, to full-on metal. One thing I do recommend, is that you get good capacitors (luxe comes to mind for me) so you can really dial in the nuance with Brobuckers. They are higher output than a normal '59, but at the same time are very responsive to a well-done tone control. The slightest turn will add or subtract high-end, and if you put one in a mahogany guitar, you may end up getting sounds that can make your lead pickup sound EXTREMELY muddy (think P-Bass).

Jason

[Ark]

one thing i've noticed about the Brobucker i'd like to add:

People who play my strat tend to be amazed just how even it is. It's more low-mid emphasized due to its living in a mahogany strat, however it has prowess be it sparkly clean for jazz runs / 50s style rock, to full-on metal. One thing I do recommend, is that you get good capacitors (luxe comes to mind for me) so you can really dial in the nuance with Brobuckers. They are higher output than a normal '59, but at the same time are very responsive to a well-done tone control. The slightest turn will add or subtract high-end, and if you put one in a mahogany guitar, you may end up getting sounds that can make your lead pickup sound EXTREMELY muddy (think P-Bass).

Jason

Is it a muddy pick in a normal Les Paul bridge? I like the amount of highs I have with the '59, I could be ok with a little less highs but not alot less.

I am assuming the bro also works well with the guitar volume for cleaning up the drive on the amp...

thanks,

Bill