Which Duncan humbucker = Burstbucker Pro?

[SFW]

Which Duncan humbucker is closest in sound/tone to a Gibson Burstbucker Pro? Also, are the Burstbucker 3 and Pro the same thing with a different mag? Thanks!

[whatshisname]

Which Duncan humbucker is closest in sound/tone to a Gibson Burstbucker Pro?

I'd say the 59 would be closest.

Also, are the Burstbucker 3 and Pro the same thing with a different mag? Thanks!

Yes. The 1, 2, and 3 have alnico2, and the Pro has alnico5. Almost forgot- The 1, 2 and 3 are not wax potted. The Pros are.

[Boogie Bill]

I'd say the 59 would be closest.

Yes. The 1, 2, and 3 have alnico2, and the Pro has alnico5. Almost forgot- The 1, 2 and 3 are not wax potted. The Pros are.

I would think that the '59 would be close to the Burstbucker Pro, but maybe not quite as much output with a little more clarity.

The Burstbucker 1 & 2s on my Les Paul Historics ARE wax potted from the factory. However, I believe the aftermarket pickups for sale are NOT potted. I think Gibson has flipped on this a couple of times.

Bill

[papersoul]

Some would say the BB Pro has more clarity than the 59. I have used both.

59 closest.

[DonP]

The Burstbucker 1 & 2s on my Les Paul Historics ARE wax potted from the factory. However, I believe the aftermarket pickups for sale are NOT potted. I think Gibson has flipped on this a couple of times.

Bill

This is typically correct. Gibson doesn't want warranty claims coming back from sqealing pickups.


A BB Pro neck = a BB1 with Alnico V mag ~ 7.75K
A BB Pro Bridge = a BB2 with Alnico V mag ~ 8.25K
A BB3 is all by itself ~ 8.75K

Get youself a BB3 and put an Alnico V magnet in it and you'll have the missing pickup - a BB Pro +

[papersoul]

My BB PRo was 8.5

[SFW]

I have a BB3 in the bridge of my Les Paul now. There are things that I like about the pickup and things that I don't. To me, the mids sound hollow. On lower gain settings, I hear the "woody" thing that everybody talks about...but with higher gain, I hear attach on the top end and attack on the bottom end. THe mids seem to be missing.

[DonP]

My BB PRo was 8.5

You should have kept it. A BB Pro need more winds to tame the high end.

Gibson have been going down on winds/resistance. My 2009 BB1&2 are less than my 2004 BB1&2.

[DonP]

I have a BB3 in the bridge of my Les Paul now. There are things that I like about the pickup and things that I don't. To me, the mids sound hollow. On lower gain settings, I hear the "woody" thing that everybody talks about...but with higher gain, I hear attach on the top end and attack on the bottom end. THe mids seem to be missing.

Interesting. Maybe try and A8 or a Ceramic to pump up the mids.