Custom or Custom Custom paired with 496R

DI_IORIO

DI_IORIO

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Is it a good combination? I'm in doubt between these two Customs, but i don't want to replace the neck pickup, the 496r works well for me. I know it match well with the JB and Super D, but how about the Customs? thanks!
 
Re: Custom or Custom Custom paired with 496R

I would say it depends on whatyou want. I have a C5 in the bridge and a Seth in the neck of my favorite player these days. I really like it. I have a CC in the bridge and an APII neck of another of my foavorits as well. Both are great combinations to me.
 
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thanks man, the tone for me it's okay..
I mean.. if we talk about the output? usually neck pick ups are less hot than bridge, right? there's no problem with the Custom Custom?
 
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They're both great. The Custom has more highs and lows and the CC has more mids with softer bass and treble. I use them both.
 
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Maybe the Custom Custom can give me more that Classic Rock sound? And I would like to try something different than ceramic pups
 
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DI_IORIO said:
Maybe the Custom Custom can give me more that Classic Rock sound? And I would like to try something different than ceramic pups
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Can you say "FREEBIRD!!!!" :laugh2: :laugh2:

It's great for Classic Rock, and Classic to 80's Metal, and Blues. I use one myself and cover all the bases with it.
 
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ErikH, Freebird is a true classic! :smokin: I never get bored listening to this tune..or any Skynyrd's song..
By the way, which one can give me more clear & open riffs? The Custom or Custom Custom?
 
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DI_IORIO said:
ErikH, Freebird is a true classic! :smokin: I never get bored listening to this tune..or any Skynyrd's song..
By the way, which one can give me more clear & open riffs? The Custom or Custom Custom?
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I hear it so much on the radio that I change the channel most of the time now. I still like Gimme Three Steps, Simple Man, Gimme Back My Bullets, Saturday Night Special.

More clear and open riffs? I'd probably lean towards the Custom because it's a tighter pickup. That's not saying the CC isn't, just the Custom is more clear to my ears.
 
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DI_IORIO said:
Maybe the Custom Custom can give me more that Classic Rock sound? And I would like to try something different than ceramic pups
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Then go for the CC. It'll do anything although it was never used on any classic 60's or early 70's recordings.

Still a great pickup...I'm kind of a Jeff Beck nut and love the tones on Truth....the CC will get alot of that quality, but smoother.

Lew
 
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Speaking of Jeff Beck, I'm listening to Beck, Bogert & Appice, what a band..
It's sad that a great band didn't last too long
 
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DI_IORIO said:
Speaking of Jeff Beck, I'm listening to Beck, Bogert & Appice, what a band..
It's sad that a great band didn't last too long
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Well, I think Tim's tendency to overplay and not stay in the pocket was to much for JB.

Lew
 
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I think you guys made me change my mind and choose the custom custom..i've never read any negative review of this pup.
But just one more question.. does the 496R have more output than the Custom Custom, or can I match them with no problems?
 
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the 496R has relatively low output, and an alnico II magnet. A custom custom will match up very nicely. Tonewise, probably a lot better than the 498T that's already in there.
 
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thank you very much man!
I really like the 496R.. but coundn't stand the 500T.. too much metal for my taste.
 
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