Got a set of AIV Abraxas fitted to my Les Paul today. Impressed as ever, specifically:
Bridge - hotter than a Mule (marginally) but with very good balance across the dynamic range - I can see why Tim rates AIV's so highly. Very clear, a nice amount of bite but no harshness or sharpness. With the right amp eq'ing it could do many different things.
Neck - out of this world. Very good low-end response with no muddiness at all, outstanding clarity and a real boom whilst maintaining a vintage sound. Funnily enough it does the best pure jazz tone I've ever heard, really rich and full. It's the best neck pickup I've heard by a long margin.
These are as hot as you want them to be - if you pick hard they will drive the amp, but if you soften your attack they can sound very sweet. A very versatile pickup, could be a starting point for a very good example of an all-rounder PAF style set but with extra balls AND subtlety. Well done again Tim.
