valriver40 Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 witch will crank out the better jazz sound on a hollow body archtop the sd 59's or gfs's 59's ? . happy new year to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 I decided on a Duncan SH-2n Jazz neck, and the Duncan SH-4 JB for my Joe Pass Emperor. If I want more of a Jazz tone I can throw on a set of Thomastik Jazz Swings on, and the ebony bridge. I was aiming for more versatility on my Emperor II, which I think this combination gives me. I can also have brighter strings D'Addario XL nickel wound medium top/heavy bottom (on there at the moment) and use a secondary GFS tune-o-matic bridge I have, and that gives a different tone which I enjoy. The SH-2n Jazz is a very versatile p_up that you might want to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vomer Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 I had GFS Vintage 59's in my Sheraton, which were OK, and I have an SD '59 in another guitar. The SD is a warmer, richer, all-round classier sound. If cost is the main factor the GFS are good, but if you can spend the extra go for the SD, you won't regret it if you hear them side by side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carverman Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 witch will crank out the better jazz sound on a hollow body archtop the sd 59's or gfs's 59's ? . happy new year to all! It all depends on your taste in guitar jazz. Wes Montgomery played an L5 with Classic 57s and from what I've heard flatwound strings. Of course he played it through a $2500 Standel amp, so I'm sure that had something to do with his sound as well as his thumb and propensity to play octaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthemBassMan Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 -How about Duncan Jazz p'ups in both the neck & bridge? L8R, Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icantbuyafender Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 You can snag the SD 59's in a set for like $129. Good deal, GREAT pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike81800 Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 I have both pickups in different guitars and I definately like Duncans better. GFS are really cool but I agree with Vomer about the SD sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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