Jarick
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Got a set of both in my PRS, Thornbuckers in my CE-24 and Wolfetone (DR Vintage neck, Marshallhead bridge, both A2) in my McCarty. I also had both in my Les Paul.
They are in the same ballpark IMO, both excellent pickups.
In the neck position, the Thornbucker has a bit more clarity where the Dr Vintage has a bit more warmth and squish to it, but they are close. The TB maybe more like a fat single coil where the Dr V is more like a bright humbucker?
Bridge position, the Thornbucker is a bit hotter than the Dr V and less hot than the Marshallhead. The TB is not a big sounding humbucker, has good clarity, a little warmth up top so it's not harsh. I have the Marshallhead now and it's a little hotter and fatter than the TB, but it also has a little top end roll off so not harsh. I'm planning to swap the TB+ for the TB 2 which will probably be closer.
Thornbucker and Thornbucker Plus bridges are very similar sounding, just a little more output on the Plus. I haven't installed the Thornbucker II yet but expect that to be a little hotter, fatter, and warmer.
I would easily pick either for a humbucker guitar, not picky about which one. To me they are two of the best sets I've tried, along with BKP Mules and Lollar Imperials.
