'59 B in the neck?

[GuitarDoc]

It doesn't sound that much different from a '59N, IMO. Just a tad warmer, a tad less scooped, and a tad hotter. Not by miles, TBH. Especially if you're pairing it with a hot bridge pickup.

Yeah, that's how I'd describe it... warmer and a tiny bit less scooped (because of the slight increase in the mids), and a tiny bit hotter. No change in the bass. It's a subtle but necessary improvement over the 59n for the neck position.

[alex1fly]

The answer is probably “depends on your guitar and amp and style” so if it’s a pickup you already have throw it in there and see. If you’re buying something I wouldn’t spend money on a 59b for a neck spot.

[El Dunco]

Didn't Dimebag use this as his neck pickup?

Yep, to match his bridge BL to prevent volume drop, especially for leads.

[Ascension]

Didn't Dimebag use this as his neck pickup?

Yep my SN 002 2000 Washburn USA Stealth that was bought by a dealer off the NAMM floor came with a 59 Neck wit a XL 500 in the bridge.