I'm thinking of putting a Custom 5 in the bridge of my Les Paul, but I'm feeling little put off by the reports saying that it's very midscooped. However, the 59n is also said to be a little midscooped and it's working very well in this guitar. Would you say that the Custom 5 is likely to suit me? Mostly playing lightly overdriven blues or rock.
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Re: If SD59n suits my guitar...will the Custom 5, too?
It's an extremely scooped pickup. I had one in my Les Paul years back and just could never vibe with it, it has a lot of bass and treble, but the mids were non existent and it made the pickup sound pretty harsh. I ended up using a regular Custom instead, it sounds much fuller and matches the 59n very well. Alternatively, I've also tried the 59b in a few guitars, and it's extremely versatile, you can get a lot of crunch from it if you're only playing up to some heavy rock/even some hair-metal styled stuff.
I have no experience with it, (so take this with a grain of salt) but just from listening to clips I'd love to try the 59/Custom Hybrid, that sounds perfect for what you'd want in a pickup.Originally posted by BigAlTheBirdI just got oiixed in the mung by a Canadian.
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I tried a Custom-5 in a USA all mahogany Explorer = I don't like it, first impression is big fat power chords sound great with a very 90s rock aura, but soon noticed a lack of sparkle, leads sound constricted, it's like beyond a certain frequency everything was muted.
I liked the original Custom much better, but I could not live with the clean sound.
Currently I'm running a 59b in that guitar and am pretty happy with it, I have a Whole Lotta Humbucker coming in the mail I'm looking forward to giving a try.
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Go for a 59/custom hybrid, you will like the balance and eq better.Administrator of the SDUGF
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Originally posted by dvanburen View Poststock custom is good choice. for your style, 59 could be a great choice. even the custom/59 hybrid. My suggestion is the Custom8.. but im a bit partial."Completely Conceded Glowing Expert."
"And Blueman, I am pretty sure you've pissed off a lot of people."
"Wait, I know! Blueman and Lew can arm wrestle, and the winner gets to decide if 250K pots sound good or not."
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Originally posted by Tumblinman View PostI'm thinking of putting a Custom 5 in the bridge of my Les Paul, but I'm feeling little put off by the reports saying that it's very midscooped. However, the 59n is also said to be a little midscooped and it's working very well in this guitar. Would you say that the Custom 5 is likely to suit me? Mostly playing lightly overdriven blues or rock.
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Originally posted by Tumblinman View PostI'm thinking of putting a Custom 5 in the bridge of my Les Paul, but I'm feeling little put off by the reports saying that it's very midscooped...Mostly playing lightly overdriven blues or rock."Completely Conceded Glowing Expert."
"And Blueman, I am pretty sure you've pissed off a lot of people."
"Wait, I know! Blueman and Lew can arm wrestle, and the winner gets to decide if 250K pots sound good or not."
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Originally posted by blueman335 View Post+1. C8's really have replaced C5's and CC's; it's much better than either of them. C5's are bright and thin, and CC's are too dark for many types of woods, and have a loose low end. C8's correct all those issues. Duncan needs to put C8's into production and just make C5's and CC's on a special-order basis. They're obsolete at this point.
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Originally posted by dvanburen View PostBold statement. But I'm totally with you"Completely Conceded Glowing Expert."
"And Blueman, I am pretty sure you've pissed off a lot of people."
"Wait, I know! Blueman and Lew can arm wrestle, and the winner gets to decide if 250K pots sound good or not."
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send all your custom 5's to me pleaseCrash49 - my music on amazon and itunes
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Originally posted by Progbusters View Postsend all your custom 5's to me please"Completely Conceded Glowing Expert."
"And Blueman, I am pretty sure you've pissed off a lot of people."
"Wait, I know! Blueman and Lew can arm wrestle, and the winner gets to decide if 250K pots sound good or not."
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the first c5 I made was from a custom and I unknowingly put an old rough cast magnet in. this is back when I had my sg and it sounded amazing but wasn't the best match for the 59n I had been using so I swapped it out for a pgn and was much happier. the 59n/custom combo was a great match
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