59's Gates or Beck

[lescarr]

I just bought a Epiphone Elitist ES-335 "64" reissue. The action and intonation are just right and the neck feel is buttery :wink: But the electronics are lacking even tough they are USA made. I'm thinking of "59's" or Pearly gates> neck and jefbeck at the bridge :cool3:

 

[flank]

Re: 59's Gates or Beck

why kind of sound are you looking for?

 

[lescarr]

Re: 59's Gates or Beck

blues mostly right now, rock casic rock and a taste of jazz

 

[twoheadedboy]

Re: 59's Gates or Beck

For a nice smooth 335 type sound, i'd totally go with a set of AIIPros or Seths Really nice and sweet, but can still crunch if they need to.

 

[theodie]

Re: 59's Gates or Beck

59's will probally be a great all around choice. The Alnico II pro's will be just as good of a choice!

Stay far away from the JB in my opinion!

 

[twoheadedboy]

Re: 59's Gates or Beck

Yeah, I'd say '59s if you want a brighter, chimier sound with less complex mids. If you want a tone with a rounder, more complex midrange, and less chime, go for the AIIPros or Seths. Those three pickups share a similar wind, but the '59 uses an A5 magnet, and the AIIPros and Seths use A2s. Of course, you can always switch magnets to change the sound of the pickup. I agree with odie about the JB. I think it's too overwound for what you want out of it. That pesky high mid spike tends to make things too nasal and harsh for jazz and blues.