wntbtw
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Hi--I`d like to get some opinions on the differences of these 2 pickups. I just bought a used `99 Flying V [`67 RI] w/ the Gibson ceramic pickups and don`t really care for the '500T' bridge pup [for my tastes]. I like the EQ on these 2 pups [6-3-8] and just am not sure which one would sound best for what I`d like to hear. Supposedly the '59 Model' has 'moderate' output while the 'Custom 5' is a 'high putput' pup--I like 'classic rock' [Cream, early Lep Zep, early ZZ Top, Foghat, Lynyrd Skynyrd, UFO etc etc] and feel that probably the '59 Model' is best suited for that, but the higher output of the 'Custom 5' really interests me too! I`m also wondering if they basically sound the same 'EQ/tone wise' seeing how they both have the same EQ. I`m hoping that someone can give me their expert analysis of these 2 pickups as well as the general characteristics of each of them. BTW: I play thru a `83 Marshall JCM single channel 50 watt combo [#4010] which can be 'a screamer' so maybe the '59 Model is all that`s needed. But again I`m really curious about the 'Custom 5' too!! Thank you for any help you can offer.