Suhr Thornbuckers VS. Lambertones "The CREMA" | Pickup Comparison!

[@sundroppunk1280]

Zach: Dig the content brother! As I was watching, my mind wandered into one of each (pickup) with multiple switching capabilities (5 way blade or perhaps a 10 way). I’m in the “seeking” stage for another guitar and wasn’t aware of the JM; now I’m intrigued. So glad I found your channel. ✌️

[@mateusnovais_]

Another great video man! I played the thornbuckers a couple of times, but I prefer the Cremas for clean stuff, they sound awesome, too bad it gets expensive to ship them to Europe :/

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Thanks man! I know they have a free shipping promo right now but I'm not sure if that works for international orders. Worth checking out though!

[@brockbarnes9795]

Both sound good. That Alt T w/ those Thornbuckers though sounds 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!!!!!

[@DigitalViperGaming]

Good stuff. I'm surprised the Cremas didn't have more high-end than the Thornbuckers. Thorbuckers seem to have just a little more gain to them. The Alt-T tones at the 3:40 mark are just about perfect to me. Wes

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

I was actually surprised side by side too. They were very similar! At higher gain tones I really enjoyed the Cremas where I thought I'd prefer the Thornbuckers.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

@@ZachBrobstMusic I want to put a Bridge Humbucker on my Suhr Strat. I have narrowed-it-down to: (3) Lambertone Crema, Suhr Thornbucker or Lollar low-wind Imperial. Which one will Retain the most: single-coil-like Tone profile. ( I do prefer clarity, & low-output pickups ) ?

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

@@michael_caz_nyc Hey man! I think the Crema is going to give you the best "strat", single coil like tone. You won't notice a tremendous difference in output but I think you will if you go with something hotter like the imperial or thornbuckers. BUT if you want more oomph in the bridge I'd suggest the thornbuckers.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

@@ZachBrobstMusic Thanks. I'm leaning toward the Crema's ( with coil split capability ). I have Lollar Blonde's in the neck & middle ( and I will Never be without) = Phenomenal Sounding. Appreciate your input & informative video's. oNe LovE from NYC

[@markush.573]

Awesome😍I love the thornbuckers in my alt t but have turned out the screws in the neck Pickup just a litte bit for more clarity. Now its perfect👍

[@mikedenkinger9570]

Agree with your comment about how the Thornbuckers sound sound when they are split. I have a Suhr Custom Classic Antique S with Thornbuckers in the neck and middle with a Thornbucker Plus in the bridge. The are all wired to be split. They don't sound bad but I would never put them up against the V63 in my other Suhr Antique S. I have various humbuckers from other manufacturers in my Gibsons but would love to load up a Thornbucker/Thornbuckers Plus set in a 59 Reissue LP.

[@ToneJunkieTV]

I love that second motif you played with the open low E. Is that a song?

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Hi HW! It's Arizona by Kings of Leon!

[@thebugkiller9036]

The Crema’s have a smoother sound to them … I think they both sound nice and very similar , but for my ears it’s the Crema’s that I’d prefer

[@jonathonrich8061]

Thornbuckers sound more country rock to me, more power and mids. Cremas I would probably use at church more, because of the sense of space they give.

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Definitely agree with that. Both have something special about them but just in different ways

[@jayl5941]

I'm digging the Thornbuckers. Nicely done video and playing. So that's a Marshall profile on the kemper? Also seriously impressed by some of those tones.

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Hey Jay! Really bummed I never saw this come through my notifications. It's a Marshall profile that I used in the video. It's one of my all time favorites and I use it constantly.

[@jayl5941]

@@ZachBrobstMusic no worries thanks!

[@jkf9167]

I think the Thornbuckers sound particularly good in Fender-style guitars. I imagine that the Crema might bring out the mids in an LP better, but the TBs sound better in this demo.

[@jeffreyduncan989]

Put a Fralin alnico noiseless p90 in the neck of the classic and you will be in business. I’ve played a ton of pickups and it’s my favorite 👍 great video

[@rockyv.2249]

Great job! Was that a thornbucker plus or thornbucker in your Tele? Thanks!

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Hey Rocky! The tele has a thornbucker in the neck and a thornbucker plus in the bridge!

[@rockyv.2249]

Awesome man! Thanks!

[@haugh5627]

bro i came for the pickups and stayed for those luscious tones what equipment do you use?

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

All straight through the Kemper!

[@pastorkev777]

They both sound good, I would go Crema for the lower output. If you never checked out real vintage style Firebird pickups I would suggest you try them as they are super underated.

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

I've only ever heard them but never had the chance to play them! I know they sound SO sweet and good.

[@pastorkev777]

@@ZachBrobstMusic they have clarity on the wound strings that is unreal. A semi hollow with them is fantastic. My thoughts on a perfect guitar for them is a Tagima Jet Blues with 2 Q Pickups Firebird pickups.

[@dereks7467]

Great video. I've been looking at both the Alt T and the JM which one do you like better? They both have the SSV humbuckers now so based on that which one would you pick? thanks.

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Hey Derek! I think the JM is a more comfortable body style. Both the necks will feel super similar in comparison between the Alt T and JM but that's one of my favorite features. I think the JM style is more "trendy" whereas the Alt T is a classier, tele shaped body. You genuinely can't go wrong with either!

[@xNimrod97x]

A P&W guitarist playing Kings of Leon riffs sounds a lot like me. Cool video!

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

One of my all time favorite bands!

[@xNimrod97x]

@@ZachBrobstMusic same here! Their lead playing is something I try to draw from often haha. Thanks man! Love your content.

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

@@xNimrod97x Thanks so much!

[@alexbarto7]

1:52 2:15 2:35 3:08 3:40 4:08 5:10 5:52 6:33 7:05 7:37 7:57 8:16 8:51 9:28 9:52

[@bradbutcher5961]

Zach, I know that this is an older video to respond, but I am in a quandary over thornbucker vs. Crema for my 2007 Gibson ES335 (satin finish). This particular guitar is very midrangy, almost nasal (particularly the bridge pickup). That said, if it was your "guess" would you try the Creama pickups or the thornbuckers? I serve/perform P&W in an LA church every month, so P&W is the genre/tone I seek. Brad

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Hi there Brad! I think you'd love the Cremas then. They are very controlled and have an amazing amount of clarity. The Thornbuckers are some of my all time favorite pickups but given how midrangey your guitar is and the naturally brighter high end from those pickups I'm not sure they'd sound as nice.

[@bradbutcher5961]

@@ZachBrobstMusic Zach, Thank you for getting right back to me. Also, I'm watching your channel more and more. It is very helpfull for what I am doing. You are definately helping folks like me!

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

thank you so much!@@bradbutcher5961

[@evanwright813]

Do you think the looser low end on the Thornbucker guitar is more due to the pickups or semi-hollow body? Perhaps it’s both, but I thought that was one of the main differences so curious what you think. Thanks!

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Hey Evan! I think the thornbuckers have a tighter low end compared to the Cremas but may not come across with the semi hollow body!

[@logopneumatika]

Just curious, were you ever in positions 2 or 4 on your Alt T? Or did you stick to only 1,3 and 5?

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Hey JR! I did not use the 2/4 position of the Alt T simply because I couldn't match that 2/4 sound on the JM classic. If you'd like to hear the 2/4 positions on the Alt T I do have a detailed video that showcases the tones. Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGeuiGpresSKbrc

[@해성박-k2f]

what`s your body creams guitar? Is this guitar custom??

[@dansandeen8272]

Which pickup do you think is more responsive to volume knob differences? I like to run my amp settings dirty and clean it up with rolling back the volume. Thoughts?

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Hey Dan! I'd probably recommend the Thornbuckers. They tend to run a little hotter and clean up better IMO

[@dansandeen8272]

@@ZachBrobstMusic that was my leaning. Great comparison video btw.

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

@@dansandeen8272 Thank you!

[@frankie_CALB]

Both sound pretty dope... there is more output with the thornbuckers... for about an $85 difference (with 4C wiring on the CREMAS) I wouldn’t know what to choose.

[@DevinBellROCKS]

Arizona 😁 I see you 💪🏻

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

You know it! KoL is one of my all time favorites!

[@nigeldaddyo]

are those Thornbucker, or Thornbucker Plus models? a lot of people have Thornbucker Plus pickups, and just call them Thornbuckers

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Thornbucker plus in the bridge, thornbucker neck!

[@romanukas]

I have both! But Thornbuckers are on Les Paul which I am rarely using. Somehow bridge of Crema lacks low end, I especially liked the bridge of Thornbucker. Have you played SSVs? How they compare to Thornbuckers? Nowadays Alt T gets SSVs.

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Hey Romana's! I bought the Suhr in this video with SSVs in it originally but swapped them out! I think the Grinders sound really good compared to the SSVs.

[@romanukas]

@@ZachBrobstMusic Yeah, if I buy Alt-T I think I would would take out SSVs, put them to Les Paul and take Thornbuckers from it :)

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

@@romanukas The Thornbuckers are some of the best pickups out there! I've not tried the Asatobucker but that may be up there too

[@romanukas]

@@ZachBrobstMusic i have them, but on Les Paul I still lacked definition. I guess LP body not for me. On Tele it should shine. On Mexican Tele I have Cremas.

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

@@romanukas Nice! I imagine the semi hollow on my alt t helps bring them to life a bit

[@jeffwatson7811]

Great comparison, thanks.

[@arnaspanic]

So in a "Lambertone" context it's Crema's vs Grinder's? ^_^

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Yup! Pretty much!

[@maxxyporky]

What abour thornbucer and grinder?

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

All in all I'd say I like the Thornbuckers better. The Grinders are very similar but have a little less of that magic flair to them in my opinion

[@brandonwilliamsmusic_]

I’m still torn between what pickups to get 😂😂

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Which pickups are you deciding between?

[@brandonwilliamsmusic_]

Cremas and thornbuckers

[@michael_caz_nyc]

@@brandonwilliamsmusic_ Me too. I've narrowed it down to (3) Crema, Thornbucker or Lollar low-wind Imperial ? I want the most Stratty-sound in a Humbucker = low output.

[@brandonwilliamsmusic_]

@@michael_caz_nyc what pickup did you get for your Strat

[@michael_caz_nyc]

@@brandonwilliamsmusic_ For now, I'm sticking with my Lollar Blonde Special. ( I honestly love my pickups ) I'm not 100% sure, I want to go-away from my SSS? Lately I've been doing alot of Van Halen, & Zeppelin with my singles, and its sounds Legit. ( with my Gain Changer & OCD ) I'm still thinking.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Which ones Sound . . . more "Stratty" ? - I want those???

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Are you planning to split the coils at all? I'd probably go Thornbuckers for more "strat" like tones. I think the Cremas are more tele-ish

[@michael_caz_nyc]

@@ZachBrobstMusic Appreciate the input.

[@VanjaSpirin]

Tele with Thornbuckers sounds better to me. I would like to have that great guitar, but... If I sell my six great guitars and four bass guitars, that would probabbly do.

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

I ended up selling 3 guitars to fund this one guitar and it ended up being my only guitar for about two years. Big upgrade in terms of quality of what I had!

[@michaelnarainsamy3670]

Arizona?!

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

Of course! KoL is one of my all time favorite bands.

[@michaelnarainsamy3670]

@@ZachBrobstMusic same! Perfect riff for trying out sounds!

[@ZachBrobstMusic]

@@michaelnarainsamy3670 Absolutely dude! Their tones are so tasteful too.

[@joeantolak4629]

Reminds me of a cool song about god I heard one time Hail Satan