Slash 3.0 review.

[Bloodrock]

So I snagged a slash 3.0 bridge to try since i was intrigued by the A5 magnet. My all time favorite pickup has been the lowly 498t for years. Compared to the slash 2.0 version I've had in a LP for years, the bottom end is a good bit tighter. It still sounds hotter than the 9-10k output suggests like the 2.0 does. More saturation than the 498t, less grind and less mid spike. But compared to the 2.0 it's very similar. Still has that slash squish to the tone, with a tighter bottom end, maybe slightly more mids. Nice tight rock pickup. Does Angus well. Pretty cool if you like A5 pickups.

 

[JackBootedThug]

My favorite is a custom 5 so this is interesting…. Thanks for the info!

 

[Mr. Chainsaw]

Is it tighter than the 498t, and is it bright? This was interesting when it came out as it looked like it sits in that vintage-hot/medium output realm with an A5 magnet. I've been looking into something like that for a potential future LP.

 

[romanianreaper]

I imagine it being a less hot version of a Suhr Aldrich. I have used that pickup for years and sounds like what you are describing with the low end and mids. Sounds like a great pickup!

 

[PurityS.L.G]

I was kinda irked when these came out since I just bought 2.0 not that long ago LOL They've barley been out a little over a year. I am curious about these though, but I'm also happy with all my guitar setups right now so I'll pass for now. Big fan of OG's and 2.0.

 

[JimAnsell2]

the 498t is incredibly under rated, at least in les paul style guitar. just the right amount of output, and very balanced and clear. I was always happy with them in my les paul days.

 

[Bloodrock]

the 498t is incredibly under rated, at least in les paul style guitar. just the right amount of output, and very balanced and clear. I was always happy with them in my les paul days.

Yeah I love the 498t. The 3.0 is a bit smoother like the other slash pickups without the 498t mid spike. It has a tighter response and low end like the 498t, but retains squishy slash alnico tone, more sizzly top end, but not harsh. Kind of like the 78. Compared to the custom 5, it's not as hot but has better mids, a hated the scooped mids of the custom 5.

 

[Junk Yard Dog]

I just dropped the 2.0 and two guitars and I like them a lot and I’m very curious to maybe put the 3.0 in offender HH telly that I have. This is helpful.

 

[VonBonfire]

the 498t is incredibly under rated, at least in les paul style guitar. just the right amount of output, and very balanced and clear. I was always happy with them in my les paul days.

They sound killer in a 335 too! Nice bite with the right amount of compression squish and warm alnico tone. Agreed, highly underrated. Sounds smoking through a 4 hole Marshall!!!

 

[Junk Yard Dog]

I’ve got a set of 2.0 in a squire J5 telecaster, and they’re pretty bright in that Guitar. I’m turning down the trouble on my amp. It’s probably my brightest guitar, but I think it has a lot to do with the bridge, so I think I’m gonna swap that bridge out for something brass to warm it up a little bit.

I have another set of 2.0 in my last Paul And they’re perfect in that Guitar

 

[PBGas]

When you are playing live, that extra mid in the 498T is exactly what you want. Love those pickups. Have both in each of my Axcess guitars and no intention of changing them out.