Humbucker Shootout: Seymour Duncan Antiquity Vs. Gibson Classic 57s
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- Опубліковано 3 сер 2020
- Humbucker Shootouts Take 2!
Gibson Classic 57s vs. Seymour Duncan Antiquity
I'm using my 2011 les Paul R8.
Muleskinner Amps MS17 with a Paul C. Tim Overdrive always on.
G12-H30 70th Anniversary speaker.
EQ Cables.
Sennheiser 609 Mic about 4" away from the cab.
Lick 1/5: Guitar Volumes: Full
Lick 2/3: Guitar Volumes: 4
Lick 4: Guitar Volumes: 7
Classic 57s measure: 8.01k and 8.03k
Antiquity measure: 7.52k and 8.5k
Enjoy this one and more to come!
Good. But hard to compare neck pup with neck pup with the bridge inbetween.
More difference than I would have thought. Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
Been using the stock 57's on my 335 for a few years now, and just recently started to get the feeling that my tone is just a bit dull. Comparison really shows a stark upgrade to my ears. Just ordered a SD Antiquity set. Thanks for this video!
Right on! Glad to be of service! I think you'll dig the Ants!
In a LP, Ya put a (neck) Antiquity in the neck pos and the 57 Classic + (preferably a 9k or better) in the bridge, trust me, that setup rocks better than anything else on the planet for hot classic to vintage LP tones! in a rock'n tele ya use an antiquity N&B set, with a .001/.010/033 switchable caps on a single volume pot that way ya get the slice and the classic paf with guts vibes! and for super creamy paf vibes get a set of RAW Vintage pafs and you will have the absolute best of the best paf tones for less!btw the Gibby Classics were designed by none other than Tome Holmes who gets $600+ for a single classic HB he sells and they are identical to the Gibbys!@@VisualGuy
@@kennyh5083 "preferably" is a dangerous word! Haha
Very nice compairison, thanks !
For me , more chime with the Classic 57
Cheers!
It sounds like the 57 classics are just a tiny bit more aggressive, maybe a little less sweet in the top end. Very close! Bridge seems identical, really just the neck where I hear it.
Great comparison! They both sound great….I’m leaning more towards the Antiquity set though.
That was the winner in the room amongst all the shootouts I did in this run. There are about 30 vids of popular sets here
The Gibson 57's for me. Hard to beat.
57 for me these are my favorite pickups of all time the midrange in the 57 is like no other burstbuckers are a close second then the antiquities
Thanks for watching!
Bitey vs warm & smooth
I bet this is a height/polepiece thing more than anything else, but in case that's baked in, the 57s remind me of Alnico II Pros in that sense. Polite and a touch dark in a good way.
I have a 2021 60s Les Paul Standard with the 61R and 61T Pickups. Thinking of upgrading the pickups to a more vintage set. Intrigued by the Ants. What’s your thoughts on the tonal difference between my stock pickups and the Ants? I definitely don’t need or want the pickups i choose to be hotter or spiky especially in the bridge. Thanks for any advice!!
I’ve never tried your pups but the ants are always a solid choice. Use the tone knob on the bridge no matter what set you end up in.
@@VisualGuy Thanks!
I’m facing the same situation. Did you ever replace the 61’s?
@@Gern5838 I swapped them out for SD Antiquities. I love them!!
Just got a set of these for my Sg! Can’t seem to dial them in!? What do you have them set at as far as pup height?
For me personally, I had to go lower than expected to find the sweet spot.. e.g. much lower than expected... probably due to the fact that they are not wax potted. Hope that helps.
Gibson pickups are great. I believe the 57s are based on Seth Lover’s original design. I’m not crazy about how the 57s sound though. They sound a little too warm for my tastes.They’re really good but if I had my choice I would go for something brighter
Thanks for watching!
I had the epiphone 60’s tribute with the 57’s. Nice pickups, but I think there are many better options out there, including these Antiquities. Great tones from them.
Awesome!
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Thank you!
Do you plan on doing one with the Seymour Duncan JBs?
Prob not since they aren’t PAF like spec. But i may do a video one day
@@VisualGuy I see, well whatever you decide man. Great videos btw, very informative!
Cheers brother!
I have the 61t and 61r pickups in my les paul classic, and the bridge is very very ice picky , a little too bright for my tastes (alnico V). I'm looking for the best alnico 2 or 3 pups I can find, and prefer a slightly warmer sound than the alnico V magnets. The antiquities definitely sound clearer, but the 57's have more warmth to my ears. In the room, I know you say the Antiquities win for sure. Which of the 2 (57's and Antiquity) would respond better to overdrive and distorion in your opinion? Think Slash level gain, so hotter than the demo but not modern metal etc. I'm asking only because you were able to hear in the room, so I just need to confirm what I'm hearing is correct. Thank you! :)
I think the 57s are the right choice for what you described. My pick is based on my desired tones and less gain than you described. I used to play with a lot more gain, and a JCM800. I loved the 57s then.
@@VisualGuy thank you, I was thinking the same thing. Before I get caught in analysis paralysis, do you have an opinion on those 57’s compared to Seth lovers for the same purpose?
The 67s are balanced coils so I think the Seth’s would still be spiker than you’d one and also, not potted.
Antiquity had more clarity. Especially on the bridge.
Ants beat them all in the room
I like both but surprisingly enough I prefer the Antiquities! They sound as though they have a lower wound/output as with original 59s.
The correct answer is antiquities! At least in the room 😃
Does anyone get the feeling that the SD antiquities are just like the 59s with just more brighter mids and highs? , or is that just me perhaps?
Not me. The antiquities have more output in the room. And actually less shrill compared to the 59s.
think they meant 57s
I am putting the Antiquity Pickups on my Gibson Les Paul Custom 81.
Awesome!
Which you liked more personally?
Ants for me!!!!
Visual Guy same here! I changed Classics 57 for Ants in my LP 2012 Trad and like them more (not saying that 57s are bad though!). Cheers!
The Gibson 57's.
pardon me...after I watched yours video about pick up comparison...what will your conclusion:
1. same guitar les paul or maybe tonewood and amp setting but different pick up will be different tone or sound...?
2. Or same pick up but different amps and different guitar les paul will same ...?
3. or maybe different tone wood same pick up will same tone or sound in same amp...?
... thanks
I answered in the other comment! :) it all matters. Guitar wood and construction is as important.
Sounds like one of your pre-amp tubes is microphonic!
I don't know what you are hearing but I can assure that was and is not the case whatsoever. Probably just hearing tube rattle and old style pine cab construction because the amp is cranked up Loud AF and sitting on tile floor with unpotted pickups.
The antiquity pups are not wax potted in order to get that historic vibe. That's why I like them so much. Little nuances in your playing can be picked up.
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Thanks!
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I feel Antiquity is fat and dry more than 57 classic.