I've been looking for a bridge PAF that checked alot of boxes.....I ordered a Duncan Steckel Candy

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I've been interested in these pickups since they were released, after looking around at all the PAF offerings out there including vintage Duncans in this Ohm resistance range I just finally said fook it and ordered the Steckel bridge from the Custom Shop today. I just love the clarity and grind to it.

Apparently his 1960 Les Paul had the AlNico III magnets in them with the neck resistance of 7.55K ohms and 7.68K for the bridge.

https://customshop.seymourduncan.com/eric-steckel-signature-candy-humbucker-set/

The Steckel Signature Humbuckers are spot-on recreations of the Alnico III humbuckers found in “Candy,” the 1960 Les Paul behind Steckel’s signature Knaggs guitar. From boasting the exact pickup readings to matching relic’ing—by Knaggs Guitars’ own Joe Knaggs and Lukas Fronzoli—every detail of the originals are represented. The “Candy” Humbucker Set is also available in a variety of options, including single or 4-conductor wiring, covered or uncovered, aged or unaged, and more. So no matter what look you’re after, you’ll enjoy the same level of nuanced response that inspires Steckel every time he picks up his guitar.


Neck Humbucker DC Resistance: 7.55k


Bridge Humbucker DC Resistance: 7.68k



 
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Can say enough good things about the Knaggs

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I have a Knaggs that came with the Candy set. They sound nice, but are really hard to control. With any kind of gain they really like to squeal.
 
I'm assuming with those specs that the Candy pickups are low output but fairly well balanced.
 
harddriver said:
I've been interested in these pickups since they were released, after looking around at all the PAF offerings out there including vintage Duncans in this Ohm resistance range I just finally said fook it and ordered the Steckel bridge from the Custom Shop today. I just love the clarity and grind to it.

Apparently his 1960 Les Paul had the AlNico III magnets in them with the neck resistance of 7.55K ohms and 7.68K for the bridge.

https://customshop.seymourduncan.com/eric-steckel-signature-candy-humbucker-set/

The Steckel Signature Humbuckers are spot-on recreations of the Alnico III humbuckers found in “Candy,” the 1960 Les Paul behind Steckel’s signature Knaggs guitar. From boasting the exact pickup readings to matching relic’ing—by Knaggs Guitars’ own Joe Knaggs and Lukas Fronzoli—every detail of the originals are represented. The “Candy” Humbucker Set is also available in a variety of options, including single or 4-conductor wiring, covered or uncovered, aged or unaged, and more. So no matter what look you’re after, you’ll enjoy the same level of nuanced response that inspires Steckel every time he picks up his guitar.


Neck Humbucker DC Resistance: 7.55k


Bridge Humbucker DC Resistance: 7.68k



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What guitar are you planning to install it in?
 
Guess we aren't going to hear any clean tones from the blues prodigy.
 
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