Replacement for JB Sh-4 and '59 Sh-1N

[WeAreNotGentlemen]

Ok thank you so much everyone who has suggested something, I can already tell everyone here wants to help and I'm grateful. This is a thick mahogany guitar by the way, so I don't know how the bass of the MM would react? I'd say my priority is the tightness more than anything else for the neck. The midrange isn't as important because the Aftermath I find to be spot-on in that respect. And now I'm wondering about the Miracle Man. Does it have a good single coil clean tone? Or even humbucker clean if need be.  (not preferred at all) I plan on having it wired so I can coil split as my pickups are now. Also how about the Nailbomb and Cold Sweat when it comes to cleans in the neck. I'm so split anymore haha. Though I won't be buying for a couple weeks so I've got time. Sorry about giving all you guys hassle you've been great.

[Slartibartfarst42]

I think the Cold Sweat neck will work really well for you and should match well with the Aftermath in the bridge. It will cut through mahogany well, does good cleans and splits well, as well as having a tremendous lead tone. The other one you might consider for the neck is the Emerald. I talked to Tim about a neck pickup for my mahogany guitar and my first thought was a Cold Sweat, which I've had before, but after talking to Tim I'm going for the Emerald instead.

[TheyCallMeVolume]

I'd definitely go Emerald here. But if you say it's a thick mahogany guitar, maybe put a RY in the mix?....

[WeAreNotGentlemen]

I'm really leaning Cold Sweat neck and Aftermath bridge now. I'll keep looking though to find what is best for me personally. Thanks for all the help guys you've been great.

[TheyCallMeVolume]

Hey, if you have any other q's, post em! I know we're all of service.

[WeAreNotGentlemen]

Sorry for bumping an old thread here, but will I need different pots/capacitors/miscellaneous electronics for Blackhawks?(!!!) I've decided on them as all the sound clips I've heard are fantastic. (Thank you Nolly! [I also assume they were used on the new Make Total Destroy single from Periphery? Maybe.]) Plus, I'll get to break new ground and hopefully sound new/original! Thanks in advance.

[BigB]

Ok thanks guys. I'm not worried about my bridge sounding like the Duncan though, and I love the dryness of the Aftermath so I think I'll stick with that, but i'll definitely look into the other suggestions to see if I like them.

My SG had a JB bridge / Jazz neck when I bought it. Replaced them with a ABomb bridge / Mule neck. I have since tried the RR neck on another guitar, which is clearer and more focused than the Mule. From your whish list I think a ABomb bridge / RR neck migh be a good option.

The ABomb bridge is agressive (in a good way), with a low-mid bump that's great for both heavy riffing and lead work, lots of bite in the hi end, and really tight but with present lows (nothing like the JB here). Surprisingly dynamic and clear for a rather hot pup. Oh and yes, it cleans up beautifully with the volume pot for more classic rock (with a modern edge) tones, while still retaining clarity.

The RR neck is quite bright for a neck pup (which I like), punchy, with a vocal, single-coilish quality that I really love.

My 2 cents...

[WeAreNotGentlemen]

Ok thanks guys. I'm not worried about my bridge sounding like the Duncan though, and I love the dryness of the Aftermath so I think I'll stick with that, but i'll definitely look into the other suggestions to see if I like them.

My SG had a JB bridge / Jazz neck when I bought it. Replaced them with a ABomb bridge / Mule neck. I have since tried the RR neck on another guitar, which is clearer and more focused than the Mule. From your whish list I think a ABomb bridge / RR neck migh be a good option.

The ABomb bridge is agressive (in a good way), with a low-mid bump that's great for both heavy riffing and lead work, lots of bite in the hi end, and really tight but with present lows (nothing like the JB here). Surprisingly dynamic and clear for a rather hot pup. Oh and yes, it cleans up beautifully with the volume pot for more classic rock (with a modern edge) tones, while still retaining clarity.

The RR neck is quite bright for a neck pup (which I like), punchy, with a vocal, single-coilish quality that I really love.

My 2 cents...

Not to be rude here, don't take it that way, but that wasn't really relevant anymore haha. I'll just chalk that up to TL;DR.

[BigB]

Not to be rude here, don't take it that way, but that wasn't really relevant anymore haha. I'll just chalk that up to TL;DR.

oops, my bad... Well, let's pretend it might be useful for someone else :lol:

[case report]

I think the Cold Sweat neck will work really well for you and should match well with the Aftermath in the bridge. It will cut through mahogany well, does good cleans and splits well, as well as having a tremendous lead tone. The other one you might consider for the neck is the Emerald. I talked to Tim about a neck pickup for my mahogany guitar and my first thought was a Cold Sweat, which I've had before, but after talking to Tim I'm going for the Emerald instead.

Sorry for bumping an old thread here (again  :lol: )
I'd only like to know what differences could be between Emerald and SD '59 in neck position (alder body superstrat, all maple neck)... thanx  :)