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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: hydesg on January 09, 2011, 02:52:27 AM

Title: Abraxas for my Suhr Modern?
Post by: hydesg on January 09, 2011, 02:52:27 AM
Hi guys,

I have a Suhr Modern (mahogany body + maple cap and mahogany neck + pau ferro fretboard)
It is currently installed with a pair of Suhr Aldrich pick ups that I am not fond of. They have a harsh high end, focused mids and feel really stiff for lead. something closer to my les paul r7 with burst buckers. with some weight to the higher frets.

I am looking for a more vintage tone out of the Suhr, something like, Gary moore, thick, fat, organic and smooth lead tone, together with a nice clean sound.

Alternatively, would the Blackdog be suitable?
 :)

Thanks.
Title: Re: Abraxas for my Suhr Modern?
Post by: Lezard on January 09, 2011, 07:02:18 AM
well for vintage Gary Moore the PG Blues might be the way to go, as he famously owned the guitar that they were based on.
Title: Re: Abraxas for my Suhr Modern?
Post by: Nolly on January 09, 2011, 09:03:40 AM
Abraxas would be a great choice for what you've described. The Black Dogs are meaty, but have quite an aggressive midrange that might not be entirely what you're after.

Lezard: If we were talking about a Les Paul then maybe, but in a superstrat design the OP is going to need a fatter and more powerful pickup to get the sound he's after.
Title: Re: Abraxas for my Suhr Modern?
Post by: Telerocker on January 09, 2011, 11:53:27 AM
Abraxas yes, but maybe Mules too.
Title: Re: Abraxas for my Suhr Modern?
Post by: Lezard on January 09, 2011, 12:55:38 PM
Abraxas would be a great choice for what you've described. The Black Dogs are meaty, but have quite an aggressive midrange that might not be entirely what you're after.

Lezard: If we were talking about a Les Paul then maybe, but in a superstrat design the OP is going to need a fatter and more powerful pickup to get the sound he's after.

oh, i see....
Title: Re: Abraxas for my Suhr Modern?
Post by: Doadman on January 09, 2011, 03:03:50 PM
I'd have thought Abraxas or Mules. Both are very versatile, organic and thick with loads of beautiful tone.
Title: Re: Abraxas for my Suhr Modern?
Post by: HTH AMPS on January 10, 2011, 08:16:51 PM
Abraxas all day long - my fave BKP.