The PG-13 mini humbuckers
were developed for Paul Gilbert of Mr. Big. Paul is well known for his
amazing musicianship, killer speed, and awesome technical ability.
The
tone of a mini humbucker falls somewhere between a full-sized
humbucker and a single-coil. Paul says the main characteristic of these
pickups is clarity."It still has the beef; i's not harsh. I just
plugged it in, played it, and went, 'Oh, this is good.'"
If
you're wondering how mini humbuckers compare to full-sized humbuckers,
they're smaller, and have a distinctive tone. They sense a narrower
length of string vibration, and that reduces lower harmonics for
clearer, brighter tones.
Being on the road with Mr. Big can be
challenging when it comes to tones because there are so many different
styles the band plays — acoustic ballads, heavy songs, fast songs,
bluesy songs. Paul needs a pickup that allows him to achieve all of the
sounds.
The DP242 Neck model is slightly fatter and creamier than
the Bridge model, making it great for Jazz and Blues solos. Its lower
output and smaller size help keep it from getting muddy.
The Neck and Bridge models sound good together as well. The sound spreads out and you get that nice "quacky" sound.
PG-13 Mini Humbuckers can rock Blues, Classic Rock, and even get in the mix with Modern Metal.
This
is a mini humbucker with a big sound. Expect smooth treble response
with an even amount of low end to back it up. The coils are
individually tuned to capture overtones that resemble a single-coil yet
maintain low-end definition.
Recommended For: Neck, will work in all positions.
Quick Connect: No
Wiring: 4 Conductor
Magnet: Ceramic
Resistance: 9.73 Kohm
Year of Introduction: 2017
