Give it to me straight... What's better?

[Soulcrusher_X]

yeah grab a PG+ and put a A2 in it! presto, overwound PG

The PG+ has a different wind along with the A5? I thought it was the same wind, but just the different magnet?

[Ed Hunter]

The PG+ has a different wind along with the A5? I thought it was the same wind, but just the different magnet?

The PG+ is overwound compared to a stock PG, that was confirmed here by evan and frank
do a search on PG+ vs reg PG

[Ed Hunter]

Here is the specs on the PG+
DC Resistance: 8.65k
Magnets: Alnico 5 bar
Resonant Peak: 6.62khz
4-conductor wiring
Tone EQ 7/3/9 Bass/mid/treble

and here is the regular PG
DC resistance 8.35 k
Magnet alnico II bar
resonant peak 6.5khz
4 condutor wiring
Tone EQ 6/5/9 Bass/mid/treble

[Soulcrusher_X]

Hmm. Interesting. Thanks the 9.2k PG that Aceman has sounds interesting too.

[Ed Hunter]

Hmm. Interesting. Thanks the 9.2k PG that Aceman has sounds interesting too.

is that his creation wound at users day?

[Soulcrusher_X]

I believe so. Sounds like it could be awesome. Same PG flavor with a slightly smoother top end?

[Ed Hunter]

I believe so. Sounds like it could be awesome. Same PG flavor with a slightly smoother top end?

you just described the 78 bro! LOL!!!

[Gearjoneser]

I'm curious to see how the 59/C hybrid sells. I have one of the first ones Bach to Rock made, and have used it for years. I also like Brobuckers, which are a tiny bit less tight, but have a bit more richness.

Then, in order of output and feel - Unoriented roughcast Custom 5, Custom 5, Custom.

[Gearjoneser]

Also......duh......which guitar is this for? And what amp?

[JohnZAH]

It's for a warmoth jazzblaster I'm finishing up. Alder body finished with nitro. Hardtail bridge. Maple neck with rosewood fretboard and I need a p90 for the neck too. Should be awesome

[Gearjoneser]

I have my 59/C in an alder/rosewood Am. Std. Strat, and see no reason to remove it.

I've always liked 59's and Custom 5's, and this one is the middleground. I've got 3 Brobuckers too. They're all good, but $74 is a lot better than $180. I like the unoriented Custom 5 too, so I'm tempted to try and duplicate the new 35th Ann JB's by putting a roughcast mag in one, and see if I like the difference.

When it comes to Alnico 5 humbuckers, the ones I listed are all my personal favorites.
For A2, it's Seths, PG's, Ants, BB1/2, and 57 Classics.

[Soulcrusher_X]

The Brobucker is one that I would love to try.

[Soulcrusher_X]

you just described the 78 bro! LOL!!!

Haha. Zhang also has the Brownbucker which is a 9.2k A2 bucker. 9.2 must be a magic number. What does the 78 spec at?

[Ed Hunter]

Haha. Zhang also has the Brownbucker which is a 9.2k A2 bucker. 9.2 must be a magic number. What does the 78 spec at?

9.2K alnico II! LOL!

[JohnZAH]

Yeah 9.2 A2 must be the magic combo. I'd love to try something A2 in the bridge someday. I'd love to try some Seth's.

I'm thinking about trying an antiquity p90 in the neck with something around 10-11k in the bridge. Leaning towards the hybrid if I can get my hands on one

[Soulcrusher_X]

Yeah 9.2 A2 must be the magic combo. I'd love to try something A2 in the bridge someday. I'd love to try some Seth's.

I'm thinking about trying an antiquity p90 in the neck with something around 10-11k in the bridge. Leaning towards the hybrid if I can get my hands on one

Ive been thinking about a PG for my Paul for a while, but then Ed reminded me how badass the Custom is. One pickup I have been interested in for a while now is the Brobucker, too. I kinda wonder if a Bro with a small ceramic magnet would have that vintage sweetness with some more of the Custom's muscle.

[Ed Hunter]

I kinda wonder if a Bro with a small ceramic magnet would have that vintage sweetness with some more of the Custom's muscle.

It gets close to that with the stock mag the bro is very even/balanced in tone with the cermaic it takes on a more up front aggressive tone but still has some sweetness to it

[JohnZAH]

Ive been thinking about a PG for my Paul for a while, but then Ed reminded me how badass the Custom is. One pickup I have been interested in for a while now is the Brobucker, too. I kinda wonder if a Bro with a small ceramic magnet would have that vintage sweetness with some more of the Custom's muscle.

That is an AWESOME IDEA!

[Soulcrusher_X]

That is an AWESOME IDEA!

The more I think of it, the more I think it's what I need. Izzo said the BIG ceramic Bro was like a Super D dressed in an armani suit, so the small ceramic must be at least as good as a Super D in a nice pair of slacks.

[uOpt]

Alright. I see the 59/custom hybrid is going to be available (although I don't know when) and its got me wondering...

One of my main stage guitars has a Duncan custom in it and I really like it, BUT I want something similar but with slightly less "balls" for an alternate guitar without changing my amp settings.

Would you say that the brobucker or the hybrid would be better? Or something else maybe?

The hybrid is a strange beast, I didn't like it. If you want a safe bet the Brobucker is better.