Closest match
no spec differences found
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; no tone chart to compare.
low confidence
Suhr
Suhr Aldrich
Very hot, clear and balanced.
Hotter than 96% of the 280 bridge humbuckers we have · estimated from resistance
- Alnico 5 magnet: the common all-rounder: firm lows and clear highs
“The alnico V magnet Aldrich is in the same ballpark, but with a smoother top end, a little less bottom end and has a slightly compressed attack.”
Specs
- DC resistance
- 17.5k
- Inductance
- not measured
- Magnet
- Alnico 5
- Coil
- Hum-cancelling
high output
From Suhr's published specs ↗ (opens in a new tab). Traits come from these specs by stated rules.
Fits the bridge of a Les Paul, SG, PRS Custom 24, Superstrat (HH) or HSS Strat.
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no spec differences found
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; no tone chart to compare.
Compare →low confidenceno spec differences found
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; no tone chart to compare.
Compare →low confidenceno spec differences found
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; no tone chart to compare.
Compare →low confidenceno spec differences found
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; no tone chart to compare.
Compare →low confidenceno spec differences found
No inductance for one of them, so output leans on DC resistance; no tone chart to compare.
Compare →low confidence
What others say
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“The alnico V magnet Aldrich is in the same ballpark, but with a smoother top end, a little less bottom end and has a slightly compressed attack.”
“The Aldrich was a huge step up in clarity and string definition.”
“In my experience the Aldrich is neither raw nor punchy.”
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