C5 vs. 59

[Benjy_26]

Hey all.

I hear that a lot of people say the C5 is a lot like the 59 but with higher output.

How accurate is this assumption?

Is the 59 as warm and have as tight a bottom as the C5?

I've never had a 59b in anything, so I'd appretiate your opinions.

 

[Stevo]

Re: C5 vs. 59

The C5 has smoother highs and more bass. That can be good or bad, depending on your style. The 59 is somewhat transparent, but edgy. It's very pure and I love the attitude and punch that it has. The C5 is a bit smoother.

 

[walt]

Re: C5 vs. 59

To me the C5 has more of a compressed sound to it. The 59 is more open, the instrument seems to "breathe". I prefer the 59 to the C5

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: C5 vs. 59

Cool, thanks gentlemen.

I was just playing my Hamer with a C5 and my LP with a PG+ at the bridge. Your comparisons were pretty similar to what I was just hearing.

Have you guys heard the PG+? How does it compare to the 59?

Thanks.

 

[Gearjoneser]

Re: C5 vs. 59

If a 59 was a nicely EQ'd and pleasant sounding stereo, the C-5 would be like pushing the bass boost button. That's what it sounds like when you alternate between two Pauls....a 59 in one, and C-5 in the other.