Burstbucker 1 vs Pro Pickup

**Art310** · 05-30-2018, 01:20 AM

Need to choose neck pickup for jazz guitar(Washburn J600), which burstbucker do I get? Pro or 1?

**r_cc_c** · 05-30-2018, 02:20 AM

if you have to stay with Gibson pickup, 57 Classic is a more common choice for jazz.
Quite a few other thread had cover the same topic.
are you looking for a particular sound?

**Art310** · 05-30-2018, 03:44 AM

I want the jazz sound. Guitar master recommended to me the burstbucker.

**robertm2000** · 05-30-2018, 06:22 AM

Have you thought about a custom pickup? Here's who I got my pickups from. Pete Biltoft will answer his own phone, and talk with you till he's dead sure exactly what you want, and the hen can make it precisely as you want it. And that includes humbuckers!

Vintage Vibe Guitar Pickups

**ThatRhythmMan** · 05-30-2018, 07:16 AM

I personally think that a Burstbucker would be a horrible choice, but I suppose that’s a matter of taste. If you really want a Gibson pickup, I would recommend trying to find an MHS, but that’s not easy, as Gibson doesn’t sell them individually.

Pete Biltoft is a great recommendation. He knows how to get the desired sound out of whatever form factor you desire.

Others really like the Seymour Duncan Seth Lover. It’s not quite to my taste, but is a preferred by many.

**sgosnell** · 05-30-2018, 08:25 AM

I like the SD Benedetto B6. I've never heard one that sounded bad, even a little bit.

**LtKojak** · 05-30-2018, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by Art310

I want the jazz sound. Guitar master recommended to me the burstbucker.

Guitar Master may play/teach very well, but obviously doesn't have a lot of experience with different p'ups.

Seth Lover Neck. End of story. You can thank me later!

**Art310** · 05-30-2018, 11:49 AM

And what do you think abot sd benedetto a6

**Longways to Go** · 05-30-2018, 12:23 PM

Classic '57 fan here. I like the Burstbucker 1 also. Not a big Seth Lover.

What guitar is this pickup going into?

**Jim Soloway** · 05-30-2018, 12:26 PM

I've had the DiMarzio 36th Anniversary in literally dozens of guitars. It's obviously worked well for me.

**Stringswinger** · 05-30-2018, 01:04 PM

My choices (in order)

Vintage Gibson PAF/Early Patent Sticker
Gibson MHS neck
Duncan 59 neck
Gibson 57 Classic
Gibson 490R
Vintage Gibson Shaw PUP
Duncan Seth Lover
Vintage Gibson T-Top

**Art310** · 05-30-2018, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by sgosnell

I like the SD Benedetto B6. I've never heard one that sounded bad, even a little bit.

Do you know of what material benedetto b6 pickup cover is made?

**El Fundo** · 05-30-2018, 01:38 PM

You’re doing the right thing by asking about it on this forum. I have gained much from the extensive knowledge and experience found here. One man’s opinion is not enough. I would also encourage you to listen to as many of the great jazz guitarists, past and present. Saying you want “the jazz sound” is pretty vague. For starters, check out Charlie Christian, Barney Kessel, Tal Farlow, Jimmy Raney, Kenny Burrell, Jim Hall, Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino, George Benson, Joe Pass. This is just for starters. Find out everything you can about what guitars, pickups, amps, etc. they each used. Educate your ears!

That being said my vote would be a Seth Lover, or a Gibson MHS if you can find one.

**jzucker** · 05-30-2018, 01:41 PM

i have a set of burstbucker 1/2 pickups forsale if you're interested.

**sgosnell** · 05-30-2018, 02:03 PM

The B6 has a metal cover. It comes in chrome, gold, or black, all metal.

**Art310** · 05-30-2018, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by Longways to Go

Classic '57 fan here. I like the Burstbucker 1 also. Not a big Seth Lover.

What guitar is this pickup going into?

Washburn J600

**Art310** · 05-30-2018, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by sgosnell

The B6 has a metal cover. It comes in chrome, gold, or black, all metal.

thx)

**Art310** · 05-30-2018, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by El Fundo

You’re doing the right thing by asking about it on this forum. I have gained much from the extensive knowledge and experience found here. One man’s opinion is not enough. I would also encourage you to listen to as many of the great jazz guitarists, past and present. Saying you want “the jazz sound” is pretty vague. For starters, check out Charlie Christian, Barney Kessel, Tal Farlow, Jimmy Raney, Kenny Burrell, Jim Hall, Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino, George Benson, Joe Pass. This is just for starters. Find out everything you can about what guitars, pickups, amps, etc. they each used. Educate your ears!

That being said my vote would be a Seth Lover, or a Gibson MHS if you can find one.

thx a lot for advise. I've heard them. )

**Cunamara** · 05-30-2018, 02:48 PM

So, you've heard them. Good. Now...

Which "jazz guitar" sound do you want? Whose sound do you like the most?

That will help us make more focused recommendations. For example: Charlie Christian sounds very different from Pat Martino from Jim Hall from Peter Bernstein.

**El Fundo** · 05-30-2018, 05:11 PM

Oh yeah! What was I thinking? Grant Green should definitely be on my list of essential jazz guitar players that aspiring jazz guitar players should be very familiar with. My top three are Jim Hall, Grant Green, and Wes Montgomery. Modern day players would include Peter Bernstein, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Bobby Broom, and Mike Moreno.

**Herbie** · 05-31-2018, 02:10 AM

Washburn J600 – seems to have a mini floater. Then the most of the good recommendations here won’t do.

I had an ES165 w/ floater once and missed the ’jazz sound’. I found it from Pete Biltoft who made me a PAF sounding floater. In a very moderate cost.

Good luck in Your quest!

**Art310** · 05-31-2018, 05:18 AM

Originally Posted by Herbie

Washburn J600 – seems to have a mini floater. Then the most of the good recommendations here won’t do.

I had an ES165 w/ floater once and missed the ’jazz sound’. I found it from Pete Biltoft who made me a PAF sounding floater. In a very moderate cost.

Good luck in Your quest!

Thank you very much!

**Art310** · 05-31-2018, 05:31 AM

Originally Posted by Herbie

Washburn J600 – seems to have a mini floater. Then the most of the good recommendations here won’t do.

I had an ES165 w/ floater once and missed the ’jazz sound’. I found it from Pete Biltoft who made me a PAF sounding floater. In a very moderate cost.

Good luck in Your quest!

I know that but I wanna try to set the standard type humbucker(not floating)

**Art310** · 05-31-2018, 05:51 AM

Originally Posted by El Fundo

Oh yeah! What was I thinking? Grant Green should definitely be on my list of essential jazz guitar players that aspiring jazz guitar players should be very familiar with. My top three are Jim Hall, Grant Green, and Wes Montgomery. Modern day players would include Peter Bernstein, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Bobby Broom, and Mike Moreno.

My top three are Pat Metheny, Jim Hall, Joe Pass.
Others: Gilad Hekselman, Scott Henderson, John Scofield, Allan Holdsworth, Greg Howe, Andreas Oberg and some others I can't remember

**vinlander** · 05-31-2018, 06:24 AM

Standard humbucker usually won't fit on a floater equipped guitar unless you route your guitar top.
Based on your top 3, I hear a 175 in your tone description.
Not sure you can get such a tone with whatever pickup you endup with and plus the routing job unless you do it yourself will add to the cost.
Might be better getting something like an Epiphone Premium 175 which already come with a classic 57