SETbuckers - Modern Series
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Modern Series: SPN wire with A5 magnets
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Color: Black
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Cover: Nickel and Gold, adds $10 and $20, respectively
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Pole piece spacing: 49.2mm
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5 lead wires + grounding shield (wiring diagrams)
M-2N/2B - AlNiCo5 Vintage/Modern Mix
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A5 magnet / SPN42
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HB: 7.21k (Neck), 8.21k (Bridge)
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SE: 4.31k (Neck), 4.81k (Bridge)
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SET: 3.33k (Neck), 3.61k (Bridge)
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Price: each - $85, set - $160
The M-2 is designed for maximum cleanliness in the classical Patent Applied For pickup format, while retaining the humbucker traits. The neck pickup (M-2N) pairs well with the bridge pickup (M-2B). It also goes very well with high output bridge pickups like M-3B and I-2. M-2B pairs the best with single coil pickups in a HSS configuration in terms of tone and output balance in SET mode.
The SET mode offers a balanced output and clean tone color with a real single coil pickup in a Hum-Sing-Hum (HSH) configuration.
M-3N/3B - High Output Yet Vintage
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A5 magnet / SPN43
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HB: 11.77k (Neck), 13.29k (Bridge)
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SE: 7.04k (Neck), 7.81k (Bridge)
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SET: 4.68k (Neck), 5.07k (Bridge)
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Price: each - $85, set - $160
Do you need more power and overdrive but still not want to ditch a classic vibe? The M-3 is here for you! The humbucker spec was deliberately set at a sweet spot through trial-and-errors. This pair goes along with any wood types (personally, I like the pair in an ash/swamp ash body guitar). If you are a big fan of even higher output and strong overdrive, check on I-2 in Inspire series.
The SET mode from M-3N mimics a telecaster single coil sound quite a bit, while the SE mode drives smoothly. Split modes from M-3B produce round but aggressive sound. You can get a good biting drive from it.