Custom 5 Vs. Pearly Gates

[benjaturner]

For the bridge position of my uncle's Yamaha SG. He plays 70's classic and heavy rock. Which do you think? Or any other suggestions?

Thanks,
-Benja

 

[jeremy]

Re: Custom 5 Vs. Pearly Gates

depends. i had a c5/pgn combo in my sg. loved it.

what amp?

 

[korovamilkdud]

Re: Custom 5 Vs. Pearly Gates

I have a PG+/C5 hybrid in my bridge. err.

 

[benjaturner]

Re: Custom 5 Vs. Pearly Gates

Sorry it took a while. The ex rang. God, she's really learnt to talk recently.

He's just got a cheap 10w practise amp at the minute and I don't think that's going to change anytime soon. His two sisters are paying for the up-grade as a birthday present. I know he doesn't need it but it's a nice idea and I said I'd take care of it. I'm also completely refitting the electronics and a few pieces of hardware. I'm just stuck on the this toos up between the two pickups.

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: Custom 5 Vs. Pearly Gates

Depends. I love the PGb in a LP. It is a bit bright, but it can cover a lot of range. Keep in mind this pickup is not for everyonà

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: Custom 5 Vs. Pearly Gates

Continued from previous post:

The C5 is a friendlier pickup than the PG. It works well in a wider range of axes than does the PG. If your uncle likes round highs, neutral mids, and big lows, then he'll like the C5.

 

[WICKED LESTER]

Re: Custom 5 Vs. Pearly Gates

C5
not that the PG is not great but for a SG the C5 fits that guitar a little more
you may want to consider the CC(alnico II version) which rocks in a SG

 

[chill]

Re: Custom 5 Vs. Pearly Gates

Is the guitar one of the mahogany body/ maple cap Yamaha SG/SBG series?

 

[Gearjoneser]

Re: Custom 5 Vs. Pearly Gates

C-5. It's like a hot 59, which most ears, young and old, can both appreciate.
It's a very safe bet for a gift. I've never heard it sound bad in any guitar, although it sounds best in mahogany/maple.