498T vs '59/Custom hybrid

[Christopher Caruana]

for my LP custom (currently stock w/ 498t)

things I like:
-Like the mid/high output without being too overly hot
-bottom end is tight and clear

things I don't like:
-Very ice picky and shrill in the high mids and highs
-lacks character and body in the mids and lows

Considering the '59/custom hybrid, but not sure if it'll be enough of a difference compared to the 498t. Looking for something to fatten up the mids and shave off some of the highs, but still be tight in the bottom and keep the overall crunch and bite. Thinking about keeping the 300k pot in the bridge

Im up to other suggestions too, not just duncan. Thinking about dimarzio's too (no current experience with them)

[Christopher Caruana]

Re: 498T vs '59/Custom hybrid

been looking at the WLH set as well

[blueman335]

Re: 498T vs '59/Custom hybrid

You probably don't need a new PU. I put an A8 and UOA5 in my 498T's, which gave them more mids and more character, and reduced some treble. The stock A5 magnets in 498T's aren't neccesarily the best possible choice.