Interesting comparison. Thanks for sharing. They are in the same ballpark, but the Gibson seems to have more punch, bottom end, and clarity, but that's just how it sounds coming from my computer.
I'm curious how much a pickup upgrade would affect that?
My SE sounds pretty good acoustically and the Duncans weren't catching it. They're in a box somewhere around here...But having owned and played many Juniors thru the years I just don't think an SE has the wood to bring the punch and bottom. It's still good to me but a different thing.I'm curious how much a pickup upgrade would affect that?
Not to derail but what Z and speakers are you using? I agree the Gibson sounds fatter and the SE is brighter. Both good though IMO.
I'm curious how much a pickup upgrade would affect that?
I don't know. I think most folks consider a Duncan to be better than a stock Gibson p90 but I don't that that is necessarily true in this case.