Well as expected the Ulyate P pickups did not disappoint when mixed with other instruments. They sit in the mix like champs because they are very dynamic and capable of a fair amount of mid highs. The thing that stood out is how good they are at transferring the dynamic element of the musician's playing to the amp.
Comparing them with the Lauzon P/Strat pickup was interesting too. What became obvious is the Ulyate have a bump in the mid and highs. It gives them a crisp top, a clarity that is just terrific. They have that transparency and airy character that are very nice. To some they might be aggressive in the highs but to my ears they never cross that threshold. The Ulyate responded to slapping really well too because of their dynamic character.
The Lauzon P/Strat pups are more balanced across the spectrum and warmer sounding. It also also have a richer harmonic content which is always the trade off between a normal wound and an over wound pickup. The over wound pickup gains in output and fundamental. The normal wound are generally more complex harmonically. All that being said, nobody could ever hear these differences in the mix and I doubt they would even be captured in a recording.
Both the Ulyate and the Lauzon are highly recommended for players who want more output than a regular vintage style pickup but still want something that sound vintage or not as modern as a ceramic pickup.
Comparing them with the Lauzon P/Strat pickup was interesting too. What became obvious is the Ulyate have a bump in the mid and highs. It gives them a crisp top, a clarity that is just terrific. They have that transparency and airy character that are very nice. To some they might be aggressive in the highs but to my ears they never cross that threshold. The Ulyate responded to slapping really well too because of their dynamic character.
The Lauzon P/Strat pups are more balanced across the spectrum and warmer sounding. It also also have a richer harmonic content which is always the trade off between a normal wound and an over wound pickup. The over wound pickup gains in output and fundamental. The normal wound are generally more complex harmonically. All that being said, nobody could ever hear these differences in the mix and I doubt they would even be captured in a recording.
Both the Ulyate and the Lauzon are highly recommended for players who want more output than a regular vintage style pickup but still want something that sound vintage or not as modern as a ceramic pickup.
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