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1989 Bill Lawrence vs PAF


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Can anyone explain the difference in sound/tone between the BL circuit board pickups and the PAFs?

The HB-L came in two versions (around 9k or around 13k)and PAF´s are around 7-8, so the Lawrence pup is a bit "hotter". It´s not easy to describe "tone" but they are different species.

 

The neckpup HB-R is in the 7-8k area and have a sound on its own. Some people love this pups, some don´t.

 

To make a long story short, if you are into Page/ACDC/PAF/T-Top land - these are not what you need.

 

but if you are more into Hendrix/Gilmour kind of tone (when they used Les Pauls) these will do the job.

 

here´s a clip:

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  • 5 years later...

I've got a 1987 LP Stnd that came with DL circuit board HB's.  Totally agree with Horand.  The DL circuit board HB's are "spongy".  Personally I kept the neck DL PUP and roll off the volume a touch to get a very David Gilmour LP-era vibe.  Hated the spongy for bridge tone...needed more attack in the bridge.  Went with Duncan JB.  This post is old so hopefully you found what you were looking for.  

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