Custom/59 hybrid and Pearly Gates neck combo

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Do these pickups work well together?

I currently have Dimarzio Norton bridge and Air Classic neck in an Ibanez RG, and have considered switching over to a SD alternate set that would accomplish similar things but with a Duncan flavour. In terms of versatility and moderate output with a vintage neck pickup and a higher gain bridge for EVH/80's rock going to more modern metal styles when plugged into a modern hi gain amp. The split sound of the Custom/59 could also be a big plus, as I've had good experiences with the split sound of the Custom in the past.

Does anyone have experiences with these pickups in terms of how the bass response would be? The Norton is one FRED coil, and one TZ coil.

I've always wanted to run the Pearly Gates in the neck but the only thing that worries me is the squishy bass response. But it's a 24 fret guitar, so maybe that wouldn't be an issue? Or maybe a bridge PG in the neck might be better if it's a bit bright? I love the raw bluesy tone of the Pearly Gates whenever I've heard it. Almost like it has a raw peeved off single coil characteristic. Just wondereing if anyone has any impressions of how these two would work in a basswood 24 fret guitar.
 
Re: Custom/59 hybrid and Pearly Gates neck combo

Hi,
I use a 59/Custom basswood Strat (chambered) in the bridge and it is so versatile, big sound, loud, but is able to clean up, which is not easy on higher output humbuckers. For *me* the JB at 16K resistence was impossible to clean up even if I sprayed my guitar with Windex!
The 59/C is about 11k or so and has uneven coils so there is dirt and volume to be had, but if needed, can do BB King-like tones also. I love this pickup. I am pairing it with a high wound single coil: a Twangbaner that is 8K resistence with a copper base like a Tele, and it sounds like Hendrix Heaven - almost quackable but still loud.
So from the many sound bites I have heard of the PG, I bet those would go great together, you can't lose.
Steve Buffington......my .02 cents (this .02 cents amount may change with the new government)
 
Re: Custom/59 hybrid and Pearly Gates neck combo

I don't think a PG in the neck of a 24 fret guitar would give you a squishy bass. That, overall is a really great set. I think you'd get lots of great tones out of it, especially if you wire the Hybrid to split. I am currently using the Hybrid in a few guitars, and absolutely love the mix of vintage & modern tones.
 
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