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Anyone compared the 498t and Custom 5? If so, any opinions on which one you like better and why? Looking at putting something like this in an alder bodied guitar with a maple neck and rosewood board.
Duncan Custom 5 vs. Gibson 498t...
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Gearjoneser
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Re: Duncan Custom 5 vs. Gibson 498t...
The Custom 5 is clearer and sweeter with neutral mids. Ballsy pickup though, like a hotter 59.
The 498T has a bit more mids, and overall the pickup is ruder and crunchier than the C5.
They're basically the same pickup, only they're made by 2 different companies. 14.4K and A5 magnet.
The Custom 5 is clearer and sweeter with neutral mids. Ballsy pickup though, like a hotter 59.
The 498T has a bit more mids, and overall the pickup is ruder and crunchier than the C5.
They're basically the same pickup, only they're made by 2 different companies. 14.4K and A5 magnet.
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: Duncan Custom 5 vs. Gibson 498t...
I use both interchangeably, and use A5's and A8's in them. The 498T seems slightly brighter to me and has a slight grainy sound common to some Gibson HB's, which gives it more character. These two are my favorite high output PU's. For Chicago blues & classic rock they're great.
I use both interchangeably, and use A5's and A8's in them. The 498T seems slightly brighter to me and has a slight grainy sound common to some Gibson HB's, which gives it more character. These two are my favorite high output PU's. For Chicago blues & classic rock they're great.
Jackson Distortion
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Re: Duncan Custom 5 vs. Gibson 498t...
Check this vid out to hear the Gibson 498t.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ND_G9kaQyC4
I think the 498t sounds perfect. Not too long ago, I too thought about buying one.
Check this vid out to hear the Gibson 498t.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ND_G9kaQyC4
I think the 498t sounds perfect. Not too long ago, I too thought about buying one.
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: Duncan Custom 5 vs. Gibson 498t...
You can get a used one for about half price. That's how I got mine.
You can get a used one for about half price. That's how I got mine.
blueman335
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RockStarNick
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Re: Duncan Custom 5 vs. Gibson 498t...
They're very close, I think the Gib is upper 13's, and the C5 is lower 14's... not that much difference in winding.
Which makes it even more perplexing as to the difference in tone.
Do you think the 498 uses 44AWG, and the Duncan uses 43AWG wire?
They're very close, I think the Gib is upper 13's, and the C5 is lower 14's... not that much difference in winding.
Which makes it even more perplexing as to the difference in tone.
Do you think the 498 uses 44AWG, and the Duncan uses 43AWG wire?
Re: Duncan Custom 5 vs. Gibson 498t...
im pretty sure they both use 43. just goes to show that there is alot more that goes into a pup than the size of the wire and how many turns
im pretty sure they both use 43. just goes to show that there is alot more that goes into a pup than the size of the wire and how many turns
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: Duncan Custom 5 vs. Gibson 498t...
Frank Falbo posted about these two earlier in the year, and said that there were some significant differences in how the two are made; don't recall the details, maybe gauge, windings, etc. But to the average player, they are two flavors that serve the same purpose.
Frank Falbo posted about these two earlier in the year, and said that there were some significant differences in how the two are made; don't recall the details, maybe gauge, windings, etc. But to the average player, they are two flavors that serve the same purpose.
MikeS
Bengalsologist
Re: Duncan Custom 5 vs. Gibson 498t...
I want to say that's about where I recall my 498T measuring.
My recollection is about the same as gearjoneser's. Fairly similar pickups, 498T offered better balance in a LP and had a thicker midrange. I actually liked the 498T quite a bit. In fact, to this day my favorite recorded tone of mine was through a stock LP studio into a practically brand new DSL50 with the volume around 6. The 498T was also my favorite pickup in my old Mockingbird. All that said, I don't have experience with either pickup in an alder bodied guitar. The only direct comparison I could offer is in a LP Studio.
I want to say that's about where I recall my 498T measuring.
My recollection is about the same as gearjoneser's. Fairly similar pickups, 498T offered better balance in a LP and had a thicker midrange. I actually liked the 498T quite a bit. In fact, to this day my favorite recorded tone of mine was through a stock LP studio into a practically brand new DSL50 with the volume around 6. The 498T was also my favorite pickup in my old Mockingbird. All that said, I don't have experience with either pickup in an alder bodied guitar. The only direct comparison I could offer is in a LP Studio.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Duncan Custom 5 vs. Gibson 498t...
One interesting thing I've found in the world of pickups is this...
Gibsons tend to sound best with Duncan's best offerings.
If you want to impart a great Gibson sound onto a Fender/Charvel/Jackson type guitar, definitely try a ruder sounding Gibson pickup. The smooth response of alder or basswood mated with a good Gibson pickup is something players should know about.
One interesting thing I've found in the world of pickups is this...
Gibsons tend to sound best with Duncan's best offerings.
If you want to impart a great Gibson sound onto a Fender/Charvel/Jackson type guitar, definitely try a ruder sounding Gibson pickup. The smooth response of alder or basswood mated with a good Gibson pickup is something players should know about.
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