combo suggestions

[Zappaso]

It is really hard to make a decision. But I´m defiinitely staying vintage. If I have a chambered body (Bluesbird) and I love hi gain stuff (neil youg,stp,zappa) what combo would you recommned me? I´m between any combination of PG´s, Seth and 59´s.

1) I have the last ones and I feel a little lack of mids and maybe to much bass on the neck (in "clean" situations it works).
2) do Seths come trem-spaced? What about the feedback?
3) Is the PG to bright? lets say...more than a 59?

 

[jeremy]

Re: combo suggestions

seths do not come in tremspaced. ive never had a problem with feedback with a seth.
the pg is a different tone than the 59. i like the pg better in most situations. it has a nice strong midrange that is very punchy. overall its a warmer tone than the 59. it has a strong high end responce but i dont find it thin, shrill or anything like that. thru a cranked tube amp it sounds plenty fat

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: combo suggestions

For the Neil Young stuff, I'd say a pair of Phat Cats would do nicely. As a plus, they do the STP stuff really well too (I have them in a semi-hollow Sheraton). Overall though, I really like what the Pearly Gates set brings to a guitar with Gibson style construction.

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: combo suggestions

I'd say Seth Lovers if you like the look of nickel covers and Pearly Gates if you don't.

I like the 59B but the 59N has to much bass for my tastes.

Lew

 

[Frebnedzo]

Re: combo suggestions

disclaimer : I've used Seth neck in a 335-like guitar,
and other than that I'm just looking at the tone chart.

Seth and PG appear to be less scooped than the 59.
Some people here describe 59n as "boomy" and
A2 based pickups (Seth, PG) as having a softer
top and bottom.

Seths are are balanced, warm, just a great vintage
PAF style pup. They are also unpotted, giving the
highs some complex "jingle". The sound can be anywhere
across jazz/blues/country just by the way you hit the
strings, the wood of the guitar, etc

Theoretically, if you play on 10 (or 11) right in front of
your amp, you can get microphonic feedback. I never did,
even when the rest of the guitar was pretty getting
out-of-control (outdoor jam, no PA...).

The Seth bridge distorted is one of my favorite clips, and
sold me on trying it in addition to the neck. Its more more
of a punk rhythm guitar tone than a modern lead tone.

The PGb appears to have a little more mids and highs, which
MAY have more of a modern cutting tone (more vocal
frequencies) and might give the bridge some oomph, and
would add some uniqueness by being a mismatched pair.

I don't know why a Bluesbird would need trembucker.

 

[Zappaso]

Re: combo suggestions

1) PGn/Seth

2) Seth/59

3) PG/PG

4) Seth/Seth

5) Open to suggestion

Is it really a matter of look? Can I control feedback with the Seths? I have a Deucetone RAT witch I use and abuse.

 

[Zappaso]

Re: combo suggestions

Is there anybody out there?

 

[Frebnedzo]

Re: combo suggestions

Sure, I tried to get some real comparisons of Seth and PG bridge,
just to help in this thread!

You can't go wrong with Seth/Seth, the set would make a
bluesbird into a killer guitar for classic rock, blues, and jazz
for that matter.

If you want a tad more cut and oomph from the bridge, then the
PG might be a slightly better choice. And if you sit in front of the
cabinet with all the knobs pegged, then the PG set may be a better
choice due to the potting.