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Post subject: Noiseless pickups with PAF Pro?
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 4:23 am
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Hi,

I have a HSS strat where I've put a DiMarzio PAF Pro and two DiMarzio single coils.

Now I want a more Fender-y sound and was planning to put Texas Specials in neck and mid position (like on the Richie Sambora Strat).

But then there is the interference from my computer. I often practice and record in front of my laptop and the hum is really annoying if my guitar comes too close to my gear.

Should I go for Fender Noiseless pickups in stead?
And what model do you guys believe is closest to the Texas Specials - Hot Noiseless, Vintage Noiseless or N3 Noiseless???


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Post subject: Re: Noiseless pickups with PAF Pro?
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2014 6:54 am
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Greetings, Martin.

None of the Fender stacked HBs will sound like Texas Specials. Consider the DiMarzio Virtual Vintage Area series pickups instead. Specifically, take a look at the 54 Pro.

As always, this is merely IMO where YMMV.

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Post subject: Re: Noiseless pickups with PAF Pro?
Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2014 1:16 am
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Buy a pair of Lace Emeralds and get that gritty Texas blues sound without the noise.

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Post subject: Re: Noiseless pickups with PAF Pro?
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 1:39 pm
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Excellent - thanks guys!
I currently use DiMarzio Red Velvet and True Velvet with the PAF Pro.
Both very nice pickups, but not quite the sound I'm looking for - and quite noisy... :|


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Post subject: Re: Noiseless pickups with PAF Pro?
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 2:24 pm
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No doubt, noise is the big problem w/ single coils. The lace sensor's have a decent rep however, I feel the DiMarzio's are better sounding. But of course, YOU are the one who needs to dig the sound of the pups.

Sounds like you're looking for an "Old School" hot single coil voiced stack pup(s).
IMO Martian nailed it w/ the "Virtual Vintage" Dimarzio's. You'll prob like those.

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