Custom 5 x Custom 8 x Custom Unoriented A5

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Custom 5 x Custom 8 x Custom Unoriented A5

Haven't tried the C8/59 yet.

 

[symptom]

Re: Custom 5 x Custom 8 x Custom Unoriented A5

In my SG's the bridge PU's usually have UOA5's now (Custom, '59B, 490T, 498T) or a BBQ set (with stock mags). My one remaining C8 is in a Sheraton.

The only UOA5 I've taken out was in a 498T in a LPC (with 250K's) that was too rounded on top, so I put in an A8 for more treble. With a 250K/500K it probably would have been fine.

I've never managed to break a baseplate screw, but you can strip the threads in the plastic coil if you tighten them too hard.

are you using the stock 59n in your sg's too? so you live with the tonal difference between the 2 without a problem? one thing i miss about the c5 is that it's very similar to the 59.. almost like the 59 powered and in the bridge position

Haven't tried the C8/59 yet.

you have to try it.. i love the stock 59n in the sg

 

[rumblebox]

Re: Custom 5 x Custom 8 x Custom Unoriented A5

i've tried every magnet available in one custom or another, and i love them all. they all have their own usefulness.

 

[blueman335]

Re: Custom 5 x Custom 8 x Custom Unoriented A5

are you using the stock 59n in your sg's too? so you live with the tonal difference between the 2 without a problem? one thing i miss about the c5 is that it's very similar to the 59.. almost like the 59 powered and in the bridge position

All my '59N's are stock. I like the sharp high end, and if needed, lower the bass side of the PU to take out some low end. I think all my '59B's now have UOA5's in them.

 

[rumblebox]

Re: Custom 5 x Custom 8 x Custom Unoriented A5

All my '59N's are stock. I like the sharp high end, and if needed, lower the bass side of the PU to take out some low end. I think all my '59B's now have UOA5's in them.

i'm the same way. i've tried other mags in my 59N's, but i'm content with the stock A5 mag in 59's.

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Custom 5 x Custom 8 x Custom Unoriented A5

To me, the 59n is a bit too bright. But I love it with a UOA5 in it. I love the UOA5 so much, I even put it in my C5/59 hybrid and it sounds sooooo much better than with the A5.