(Audio Sample) Seymour Duncan Pegasus VS Bare Knuckle Cold Sweat (Vote for the best)

The 1st ones contain more mids andI like it better. 2nd one sounds more like extended range with more bass and treble, and a little mid- scooped as well.

I like the first one better (without any other instruments playing), but I think the second one would probably sit in a mix better.

Paults makes a good point. It's often true that what sounds best in a mix does not sound best by itself. Counter-intuitive, but true ...

There is something like phasey in the 2nd one that Idon't like

Agree with PaulTS, the Pegusus sounds much thicker and fuller to me and great by itself however the cold sweat would sit better in a mix as is as it's freeing up a little more space for the bass guitar and bass drums. However I do prefer the Pegasus and I think with maybe the bass dialed back a touch or a multi band compressor taming the low mids the Pegasus would still sound better in the end

I'd prefer to work with the second one. less low mids that clutter rhythmic and harmonic information and a more extended top end - that can be tamed if needed, but not really added to the darker sounding PU.
Although I must say, I was expecting more of a difference.

would be interesting to hear how they compare with a Tubescreamer like pedal in front of the amp - probably even more alike

Quote from DonPetersen

I'd prefer to work with the second one. less low mids that clutter rhythmic and harmonic information and a more extended top end - that can be tamed if needed, but not really added to the darker sounding PU.
Although I must say, I was expecting more of a difference.

would be interesting to hear how they compare with a Tubescreamer like pedal in front of the amp - probably even more alike

Yes agree, definitely have to work on the low mids with that pegasus tone as it

Just use both and pan them right and left. Use the first one for intros and solo stuff and the second for added clarity in the mix.

Anyway, i prefer the second one.

Second one - more clarity and just works better for music style on my KRK's. First one has too much low end and mids which means a little too 'squishy' for me.

Clearly second one to give it a chance to cut through the mix.
I wonder if you had the tone knob @ max ... if yes, you can always turn that down to get a darker tone if required.

2nd one defo. Like has been mentioned above it would be easier to handle in a mix

I'm also in favour of the pickup used in the second clip. Just sounds more organic and natural to me, the mids are also better for a mix.

Definitely the second.

Intrestingly i sold a bunch of BKPs and replaced them with SD. My guitars (Les Pauls/Strats) sounded a tonne better with the SD's. It would be very interesting if I've chosen the Cold Sweat, especially considering that i had and sold that pickup!

I like the second one better ... Do we know what pickup makes wich part yet ?