Seymour Duncan Antiquities & Gibson Burstbucker Pros humbuckers demo/comparison

[Gibsonstandard67]

transcribing the sax solo on side steppin' @ 5:48 eh? :)

[usalespaul59]

with the antiquities the sun comes out :)

[ReyMrBan]

I think there is a clear winner for me, Antiquitys!

Mr SD Makes some special Pups... and more time and effoert has been spent to create the antiquitys...

[luke666bad]

Dude you don't suck, and nice vid. :)

[joshhorne]

Thank you so much. You've helped me make my decision. Antiquities!

[dvdkinman]

Thanks for the for the spelling correction! English is not my main language :S.

The SD are noisier than the gibsons, but i haven't noticed any feedback problems with them, just the nice loud volume sustained notes "ala Gary Moore" stuff, but nothing strange at all.

Thanks for the comments!

[rarch1968]

Very nice sounds man...Question: Since the SD antiquities aren't wax potted are they prone to microphonic feedback when playing at louder volume with overdrive?

[vaibzzz123]

Wow, that was great playing, way better then I ever could do, and I really like the tone of the antiquities more then the BBs. (p.s, u spelt humbucker as hambucker in the description :D)

[nightspore68]

Great video! I'm trying to decide between Antiquities and Burstbuckers for my next guitar. Now I'm leaning toward Burstbucker neck and Antiquity bridge. Thanks for posting.

PS Your guitar playing needs no apologies. Nice touch.

[SailorBliss]

Great clip

[anointed01]

Great video, inspite of the compression the Antiquities sound much better and have more bite for my liking. Thanks

[fretboarder]

the ds's are more balanced,i think your getting a nice tone from both sets really.

[Juda0326]

Both sets sound amazing with that amp.

[Juda0326]

Are you sure these are the Gibson Burstbucker Pro? Gibson never numbered the Pro's, only the Burstbuckers 1, 2 & 3. The Pro's were IM59A neck and IM59B for the bridge.

[geckobaldy]

@Juda0326 The BB 1,2&3 are Alnico 2.The Pros are AlnicoV(5) as shown on the back in this clip.My 2004 Standard has the Pros with the same labelling.

[squimync]

Thanks! Great video, now I've finally made my mind up, SD it is!

[geetarplayer11]

sd's definitely have more bite!

[bluesjazzfunk]

Wonderful playing, you have nise taste, yeah!!!

[PBANDSNOW]

Dvdkinman...I love you.

[craigoxman]

Thanks for the comparison demo. Not too many people do it in a way you

can appreciate quite as quickly. Obviously, it is a close comparison, and

totally the player's taste since both are really great. I have both in several of

my guitars. For me, the Gibson's have a higher fidelity sound, and less

cross-modulation, but others may prefer the Antiquities especially if they are

not concerned as much about being able to play clean and dirty on the same

guitar. Thanks!

[Gitarrman2002]

thanks!great great work! i like the sd

[firemanbill1811]

I think that the SD sound sweet and overall, until you play the Neck PU with the KOT, it begins to sound a little brittle. The Burstbucker sounds real nice with the KOT. If I was playing clean...I would choose the SD's. If I was playing with a OD or Fuzz box, Iike the Burstbuckers. IMO

[TarheelAl10]

Duncan Antiquities are, imo, the best PAF clones on the market. It boggles my mind why people pay $300+ for boutique PAF pickups with these around and available for a fair price.

[mosquito1983]

Great demo man! Thanks

[SilverFlOoDx]

Great video! Both pickups sound great but the favored tone in the ear of the player and to me the antiquities seem to have a sparkle while the burstbuckers have a more plain sound to them. What type of wiring does you Les Paul have?

[61jojo61]

SD Antiquity for my!

[angelsg1000]

if i had these pickups i would out the Antiquity Bridge in the bridge and the BurstBucker Pro neck in the neck, Cheers to us guitarist :D

[HoodOfADodge]

Wow!!!

This is a "diamond in a pool of stones"...!

Excellent Work!

And....

Thanks!!! ;-))

[TURNITUPNLETURRIP]

You're too modest. Very nice playing and good demo- thanks for posting!

[shootistJG]

Both sets sound good man, and nice playing. I think I prefer the Antiquity pups. There's some extra sweetness to them. Thanks for the demo, I'm sure you had a bunch of time wrapped up in this.

[LesterPaul01]

the burstbucker pros only sound good when they come stock. I dropped a set in my LP Trad 08 and a 04' Sg standard and they were terrible in both guitars. I've never heard them sound better with your rig. I still prefer the ants. they are bit warmer due to the alnico 2 mags. I can't get into alnico 5's. To piercing for me. Rock on.

[TheCount0212]

Actually I think your playing is quite good. Thanks for posting.. you sold me on a new Antiquity bridge p'up for my Les Paul Jr.!

[acdc126]

my opinion is totaly opposite of that, burstbucker seems to have more high end and clarity than the seymour but not a huge difference.

[ReyMrBan]

i like the antiquites better they are both well made but i think the burst buckers dont let enoughe "shine, Higher end, sparcle" thrue on the cleen as well as the gained, they are ruffer than the antiquitys and i dont think as much thought has been put in to them as much. or maybe they where modeld after a slightly more beet up tortured original pickup, just my opinion, dont hate...

[johnthe]

Nice Job!

[dvdkinman]

It's meant to be "Always on the run" by Slash and Lenny Kravitz...thanks for the comments guys

[geckobaldy]

@dvdkinman Hi.This is a great clip.To my old and battered ears the two sets sound similar but the SDs do have a slightly more rounded/smooth quality,particularly the bridge.

What is your first hand opinion pls?

[edwinpangestu]

what is the song title at the end of the video?

[gerardmanjoue]

@edwinpangestu

The song is "Life song (One for Annie) Robben Ford & The Blue line.

For the Robben Ford sound (in this song), Antiquities are better.

Burstbucker are much better for Joe Bonamassa type of sound.

Make your choice : )

[BassPicker4Jesus]

Great job on this! To me the Gibson's have a bit more bite and thinner, Duncans are more mellow and warmer. I've BB pro in a LP faded and they seem a bit too thin live but tone controls can fix it ok. Alas, grass always appears greener elsewhere, but I'm getting too slack to fly in and change these guys around like I used to do..

[prolik2]

Great comparasion clip! My vote still goes for Gibson pups - have fuller sound, opposite to cleaner, brighter but thinner SD pups.

Keep rockin'