antiquities in 335

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thesjkexperience

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I have a 335 with an ebony fingerboard that is on the full/warm side, but has a spank/sizzle on the notes due to the ebony. I play classic rock and blues through a DR Z carmen ghia and a Victoria 20112 (tweed deluxe clone).

I have Gibson 57 classics in there and find them a bit harsh sounding. As you know a 335 is a )*&^ to wire, so I need to get it right the first time.

Would Antiquity humbuckers be a good match for this guitar. I do not want high gain pickups and I prefer a nickel cover for noise. I have heard some sound samples and liked the openness of the Ants the best.

thanks
 
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I would say so man.

It's a wonder why everyone loves those '57 Classics in the 335s, I don't get it. They're muddy as f@*% and overdriven they sound mad cold to me. My 335 has the BB2/BB3 combo, which I think sounds light years better than the '57 Classics. A bit high output, sounds fantastic for punk and classic rock but it can do Wes pretty well also, but the neck can sometimes sound too "strong" for complex chords. I may either put an Antiquity Neck like I got in my Les Paul (IMO the best best humbucker) or just get a degaussed magnet for it so it can have a slightly thinner, not as woofy tone.

The Ant buckers have a great midrange and although it pairs well with Les Pauls, they prolly sound even better in a 335 for more balance. Fantastic pickups - look into the Seth Lovers also if you want the non-aged look and sound, but especially in the neck pickup, I think you want that aged tone. You can always get an antiquity set and put a non degaussed mag in the bridge. Go for the Ants though, you'll like em seeing the kinda music you play and gear you use. Good luck
 
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thesjkexperience said:
I have a 335 with an ebony fingerboard that is on the full/warm side, but has a spank/sizzle on the notes due to the ebony.
I have Gibson 57 classics in there and find them a bit harsh sounding. As you know a 335 is a )*&^ to wire, so I need to get it right the first time.

thanks
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Lower the height of your 57 classics down until the harshness disappears.
 
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wanmei1 said:
Lower the height of your 57 classics down until the harshness disappears.
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+1. I think the '57's are as good as any Duncan A2 PU. It may be the A2's qualities you're not thrilled with (some guys say they have a "rude" tone). In a warm guitar, I think PU's with A5's are a better bet, like a '59N, JazzN, or DiMarzio PAF. Sharper, crisper highs and a tighter low end.


I've re-wired dozens of 335's and hollowbodies. It's actually pretty easy. A couple invaluable tools:
- a long stiff plastic coated wire or piece of aquarium tubing. Put this thru the potholes, thru the F hole, & gently pull the pots in place.
- a 6" forcept to hold & position the pots in the guitar. Use this to hold the pot stems from the outside, while you put on the nuts & washers.

It takes me about 5 minutes longer to put the electronics back in a 335 versus a solid body.

Also, give an extra 2 or 3" or wire between pots, as you'll need the slack to prevent anything getting pulled tight when going in thru the F hole. Set everything on an old towel on the body of tehguitar, and check it thru an amp before you re-insert it. Then once the pots are in, check it again before you put the knobs on. If you get frustrated, walk away & come back when you're refreshed.
 
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I have Seth's in a 335 that sound great.
 
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