335 w/ Open Coil Jazz & PG

[EddyCurr]

I own an Epi ES-335 IG Figured that came with what I later discovered was an open coil SD SH-2N Jazz at the neck and an open coil SD SH-PG1B Pearly Gates at the bridge.

Are these two pickups considered a natural pairing? Does a center-block semi hollow provide an ideal platform for the pickups to shine?

Searches of the forum turn up several threads discussing favorite pickups for 335's, but none where members sing the praises of THESE pickups hosted together in THIS body.

What genre do members feel such a combination seem best suited for? Do a few examples of artists and their music come to mind?

Thank you,
EddyCurr

 

[Mincer]

Both of those should sound great in a 335. They are both vintage output, very dynamic pickups. They are on the brighter side, but that's what tone controls are for (and some people really like that).

 

[Chistopher]

The most authentic PAF experience you can get is just chucking two random PAF-types together, so you've got that box checked.

I've never heard of anyone else doing that pairing, but it definitely sounds like it could work really well.

 

[jeremy]

that sounds like a great set of pups for a 335. the real question is, are you happy with the tones you are getting?

 

[Teleplayer]

Do you find the neck pickup over-powers the bridge? Otherwise no problems.