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I recently purchased a 2013 Gibson SGJ. I am "underwhelmed" with the stock Gibson pups for my taste. The bridge is decent/good. But the neck is only decent for cleans IMHO. I have been wanting to try out PG's for quite a while. I am a huge Warren Haynes and Billy Gibbons fan. I find their tones amazing. These pups seems to handle all amounts of gain that you throw at them as well. My concern primarily is with the neck pup. I am don't want a mushy or wooly neck tone. I recall seeing someones comments about PG's not fairing well with 24 fret guitars. I really would like to go with a pair of PG's for this new guitar. Whould a PG (b) in the neck handle the extended scale better than the PG (n)????? I also contemplated a 59 (n). Maybe a magnet swap. I wasn't really keen to considering tearing apart a new pickup. But I watched a You Tube video on it and now see how relatively simple it is. Thanks in advance for any input. Forgive me if this has been covered somewhere already.
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Re: Pearly Gates Bridge for 24 fret neck????
if you dont want mushy or wooly then use the neck version. the bridge will be more wooly -
Re: Pearly Gates Bridge for 24 fret neck????
Ok, Would you go with the neck version for a 24 fretter then? Or what about splitting the coils to help out if any of this is even necessary. Again, I am basing this logic on hearsay. Thanks for responding.Originally posted by jeremy View PostComment
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Re: Pearly Gates Bridge for 24 fret neck????
I just found a You Tube video of a PG n and Custom Custom b and it sounds pretty damn good.. I am still open to input on this from anyone though.......Comment
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Re: Pearly Gates Bridge for 24 fret neck????
-In a 24 fret Carvin .....Comment
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Re: Pearly Gates Bridge for 24 fret neck????
I got 24 Fret V copy. And am planning to put a set of Pearly Gates in it. The 24 Fret should not be such a big issue. Sure there would be a slight tonal diff in the neck. I guess it would sound a little more brighter as it would b closer to the neck. if that would be good or bad only your ears could tell. I say go for it. And put the neck version in the neck.sigpic
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Re: Pearly Gates Bridge for 24 fret neck????
I have a PRS CU24 and the PG(b) in the neck is the Duncan I've found for the job. In my opinion you need a few extra windings to compensate for the loss of midrange when the pickup is moved closer to the bridge, and it give you a little more output to compensate for less string movement as well.
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Re: Pearly Gates Bridge for 24 fret neck????
Thanks. Keep me posted on how this turns out...Originally posted by Jocelyn View PostComment
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Sweet. You obviously felt the need to go that route. Have you used a PG n in a 24 fretter before? Did you have to tweek the pup height or pole heights to compensate for balanced n/b tones(in either situation)? Thanks for responding.Originally posted by Luke Duke View PostComment
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Re: Pearly Gates Bridge for 24 fret neck????
Not the PG(n) but I have tried the Jazz, Jazz II, 59, and 59 II. Tweaking heights is something I always do.Originally posted by THRAKD View Post“That which we do for ourselves dies with us … that which we do for others lives forever.”Comment
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I am getting ready to pull the trigger soon. I will follow up with what I go with. Also considering the 59/custom b w/PG n or b in the neck. Thanks for responding..Originally posted by Luke Duke View PostComment
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Re: Pearly Gates Bridge for 24 fret neck????
Your SG has the 498T/490R set? If so, a PGN isn't that much different than a 490R. Both are fairly warm with rounded high-ends. If you're not excited with a 490R, a PGN won't have you dancing around the room. A '59N would be a better choice if you want more clarity and definition. If you're wanting to go the PAF route, which is never a bad idea, I'd go with a pair of '59's."Completely Conceded Glowing Expert."
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Re: Pearly Gates Bridge for 24 fret neck????
Originally posted by blueman335 View Post
There is an amazing You Tube video of a 59n and PGb on a Les Paul. It sounds amazing. The guy had a solid eq on his tones. I have a Hamer SATQ that have the "Duncan designed" pups. I believe they are supposed to be 59/JB Pseudo clones. The neck sounds pretty damn good actually. It is a 22 fret neck. Some say that the 59 is ultra thick on low end neck tones. I find it not so on my "D.designed" pup. I know it's all subjective. I have been contemplating the 59n and 59/Custom hybrid bridge also. Decisions-Decisions. I appreciate this forum. It helps a lot. I do have a friend who has a PG b in one of his axes. He said that he loves it except for it being a little bit piercing on leads sometimes. I asked him if he adjusts his tone knob at all. He said no. I followed up with him again and he thanked me profusely. Calling me "Mr. Obvious". I learned that a long time ago that the volume and tone knobs are there for a reason. IComment
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Re: Pearly Gates Bridge for 24 fret neck????
I have a PGn in my super strat and no problems. I just mess with pup height till I get it where I need it. I replace the a2 mag with a polished A3 to tighten up the bottom alil and get a lil more high end but overall it's a great pup.Originally posted by KBlissOriginally posted by trevorusComment
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