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hey guys, i was wondering which pickups are very responsive and dynamic to your touch; for example, the way you are plucking the note different ways with a pick, or finger picking, how it would sound as compared as you would normally play, etc. I was thinking baout buying a antiquity for the neck and a seth lover bridge for my paul, but i would like a pickup(s) that are very responsive and dynamic depending on how you play. i play mostly rock and jazz; no metal, country, blues (but jazz blues!), etc. thanks guys

I would go with 2 antiquities, but I think you´re more or less on the right track. You may also want to consider the Alnico2Pro, depending on how warm the tone should be.

As a related side note, bolt-on guitars tend to be snappier and more articulate as well, if you´re working with a set-neck like a paul you may want to consider that as well

I'll just add that I feel pickups with alnico 2 magnets, like the Seth Lover, are more touch responsive, due to the fact that they have less string pull and more sustain. Pickups with alnico 5 magnets seem to have more dynamic range, due to the fact that they are usually brighter, with more highs and lows.

BTW, I am going to use a set of Seths in my Goldtop, partly because they're more historically accurate, and partly for the reasons you've mentioned - and they just sound darn good. The Antiquities are a great choice as well - you can't go wrong with either.

Screamin' Demon, believe it or not, is very very responsive/expressive.

The Custom, if you don't mind some nastiness (in a good way).

ive actually tried the custom in other guitars, and its just sterile sounding to me. any other suggestions?

Dimarzio Virtual PAFs

Seths are very responsive pickups and work great for rock, blues and jazz tones. Sound wonderful in a Les Paul. Alnico II Pros are great too, but the Seths have a little extra magic.

Yes, I think any low output humbucker with an alnico II magnet with give you a very respossive tone. You may also consider any low output alnico V humbuckers like the 59 or the Jazz. Thoose are a bit less touch sensitivity but very expresive and will satisfied any quot;clear-tonequot; lover.

You may prefer the tone of an Alnico V over any alnico II pickup so don't overlook them because they are very respossive too.

I preffered my 59 neck over a DM Paf classic (alnico II) because it had more bass and treble and maked it more expressive to my ears.

Hot Rails if you like SC HBs...