The main difference between the Heavy Blues and the other Virtual VIntage^® models is less in terms of tone than power - it's more intense . High notes are fatter, and lows have more kick. You can install the Heavy Blues in all 3 pickup positions, but we've also found that a Blues in the neck position, a Vintage in the middle and a Heavy Blues in the bridge spot will create a very neat combination of warm neck, fat bridge and bright 2 & 4 notch position sounds.

Recommended For:  Bridge position, but can be used in neck & middle with hotter bridge models like the Virtual Vintage^..

Tech Talk: Like the Blues model, the Heavy Blues has more muscle than a standard single-coil. It was first intended for the bridge position, where its power and increased lows and mids will complement the neck and middle positions. It can also function as a neck or middle-position pickup if more warmth and body and less glassiness and 'quack' are called for. We recommend using 500K controls for extended frequency response, although there's no problem using 250K controls if you like the warmer tone they provide.