QBDranem Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Hey folks, I'm starting a project to rebuild a Goldtop Studio. I look for humbuckers pickups,nothing too harsh or soft. Somebody can tel me somewhat regarding Bonamassa Signature. Thank's in advance, all Gibson Friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmwrx Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Joe-Bonamassa-Les-Paul-Studio/Specs.aspx According to the specs Gibson posted, they are BB2 neck, and a BB3 bridge. Both can be had from any Gibson Dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBDranem Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Joe-Bonamassa-Les-Paul-Studio/Specs.aspx According to the specs Gibson posted, they are BB2 neck, and a BB3 bridge. Both can be had from any Gibson Dealer. Thanks body. You seem to know many things regarding pick up. The BB it's Burstbuckers from Seymour Duncan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmwrx Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 The Burstbuckers are made by Gibson. They manufacture all of their own pickups. Seymour Duncan may make a version, but not that I am aware of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBDranem Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 Kool! It is better to know before buy it. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cú Chulainn Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Seymour Duncan did however make Joe a custom set not too long ago Introducing the Custom Shop Joe Bonamassa Signature Pickup Set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBDranem Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 Seymour Duncan did however make Joe a custom set not too long ago Introducing the Custom Shop Joe Bonamassa Signature Pickup Set Thank's body. I watched the video, it was very interesting.I visited the Seymour Duncan website and you're right, it's amazing. I will continue my research, but it could give a good result on my Gold Top Studio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBDranem Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 Seymour Duncan did however make Joe a custom set not too long ago Introducing the Custom Shop Joe Bonamassa Signature Pickup Set I have a question for you: on Alnico magnets, what is the difference between # 2 and # 7? Alloy %?. I have read that more the number is high ex.: # 7, more the sound is strong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cú Chulainn Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I have a question for you: on Alnico magnets, what is the difference between # 2 and # 7? Alloy %?. I have read that more the number is high ex.: # 7, more the sound is strong? Generally, the assigned number refers to the strength(magnetic pull) of the magnets, so the higher the number, the harder it pulls the strings downwards. However, I wouldn't put too much thought in those numbers. It has been proven(by Bill Lawrence & Larry DiMarzio) that magnets don't make sound and both have been successful in designing their pickups around the FAR MORE stable Alnico5 and Ceramic magnet pickups. With all that said, trust your ears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBDranem Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 Generally, the assigned number refers to the strength(magnetic pull) of the magnets, so the higher the number, the harder it pulls the strings downwards. However, I wouldn't put too much thought in those numbers. It has been proven(by Bill Lawrence & Larry DiMarzio) that magnets don't make sound and both have been successful in designing their pickups around the FAR MORE stable Alnico5 and Ceramic magnet pickups. With all that said, trust your ears Yes generally,I do trust my ears and believe me, regarding that the good Lord has spoiled me. :) In fact I'm just trying to understand why PAF pickup was still amazing one. The winding Leesona machine, Alnico magnet 2 & 3, etc...? If this is not the magnets, what makes the sound? I understand that it is a mixture of all, magnet, winding, the diameter of the copper wire, the winding number on the magnet, but in what proportion? :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cú Chulainn Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Yes generally,I do trust my ears and believe me, regarding that the good Lord has spoiled me. :) In fact I'm just trying to understand why PAF pickup was still amazing one. The winding Leesona machine, Alnico magnet 2 & 3, etc...? If this is not the magnets, what makes the sound? I understand that it is a mixture of all, magnet, winding, the diameter of the copper wire, the winding number on the magnet, but in what proportion? :o there's no easy solution to that really. back in the day, before Gibson had any kind of standardized recipe for humbuckers, they more or less wound the coils until they were full and used whatever magnets were available for the best price at the time. that's why you nowadays see a PLETHORA of different aftermarket PAF variants. SD's '59, DMZ 36th Anniversary just to name a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC Burst Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I have the Duncan Bonamassa pups in my R9. Great tone, but not as "vintage" as I thought the would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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