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Gibson Burstbucker Type 3 vs Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates (SHPG-1)

Gibson Burstbucker Type 3
bridge humbucker
Different slots, so no score

Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates (SHPG-1)
neck humbucker
The Gibson Burstbucker Type 3 is a bridge humbucker and the Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates (SHPG-1) is a neck humbucker, so one won't drop into the other's slot. Their specs are still side by side below.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | Gibson Burstbucker Type 3 | Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates (SHPG-1) |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 8.7k | 7.3k |
| Inductancediffers | not measured | 4.15 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnet | Alnico 2 | Alnico 2 |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Resonant peakdiffers | — | 7.5 kHz (Seymour Duncan's own test load) |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | no chart | 6 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | no chart | 5 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart)differs | no chart | 9 / 10 |
| Slotdiffers | bridge humbucker | neck humbucker |
| Traits | vintage output, soft & warm | vintage output, bright, soft & warm |
Videos
Gibson Burstbucker Type 3
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Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates (SHPG-1)
What players and reviewers say
Players comparing them
“To me they cover a lot of the same ground, but the BB3 seems less shrill in the high end.”
On the Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates (SHPG-1)
“The general consensus happens to be that the bridge is bright and the neck is dark.”
“The mids are relaxed and have a touch of a snarl.”
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Gibson Burstbucker Type 3
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