EVH CS in a Les Paul?
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PoorMan
MoneyForNothingologist
Re: EVH CS in a Les Paul?
I have no first hand experience, but Jeff at HighOrder took one apart and basically called it very good PAF style pickup. So I guess, by some standards, it could be considered a colder CC--That is to say, some consider a CC a hotter version of a PAF. But the EVH is probably better grouped with standard style PAF style pickups.
Most say EVHisms are more easily pulled off with the EVH/78 than other PAF style pickups.
I have no first hand experience, but Jeff at HighOrder took one apart and basically called it very good PAF style pickup. So I guess, by some standards, it could be considered a colder CC--That is to say, some consider a CC a hotter version of a PAF. But the EVH is probably better grouped with standard style PAF style pickups.
Most say EVHisms are more easily pulled off with the EVH/78 than other PAF style pickups.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: EVH CS in a Les Paul?
I tried it briefly, and it's sort of a cross between a 59 and CC......that's the first thing that comes to mind. It was an EVH that I borrowed from a forumite just to try out. I still think the CC or C-5 is a better choice, but that's just my opinion.
I tried it briefly, and it's sort of a cross between a 59 and CC......that's the first thing that comes to mind. It was an EVH that I borrowed from a forumite just to try out. I still think the CC or C-5 is a better choice, but that's just my opinion.
ErikH
Well-known member
Re: EVH CS in a Les Paul?
I don't think it's a cooler CC. The EVH has a different EQ curve and it's more open than the CC. Just a totally different sounding pickup.
The CC has some of that PAFish quality in it but I attribute that to the nice mid spike and rounded highs which are characteristic of the great sounding PAF's.
The CC can act like a not-very hot pickup, and IMO is more medium output with it's characteristics but the EVH is pure overwound PAF that is still open sounding but oh so very sweet.
I don't think it's a cooler CC. The EVH has a different EQ curve and it's more open than the CC. Just a totally different sounding pickup.
The CC has some of that PAFish quality in it but I attribute that to the nice mid spike and rounded highs which are characteristic of the great sounding PAF's.
The CC can act like a not-very hot pickup, and IMO is more medium output with it's characteristics but the EVH is pure overwound PAF that is still open sounding but oh so very sweet.
Wattage
High Voltologist
Re: EVH CS in a Les Paul?
I had one in the bridge of a Standard for short period of time. I guess it split the difference between a 59 and a CC, it didn't have the output of a CC though. Sounded dead-on EVH, too much for me actually, that is why it is didn't stay around. I mean if you want the classic EVH sound you can't go wrong with it, they nailed it, but once the novelty wore off I sold it. I think MrID bought it?
I had one in the bridge of a Standard for short period of time. I guess it split the difference between a 59 and a CC, it didn't have the output of a CC though. Sounded dead-on EVH, too much for me actually, that is why it is didn't stay around. I mean if you want the classic EVH sound you can't go wrong with it, they nailed it, but once the novelty wore off I sold it. I think MrID bought it?
revolution
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Re: EVH CS in a Les Paul?
The EVH and CC are completely different beasts...and the EVH sounds kick f-in ass in an LP. The EVH neck is a very very cool pickup itself too...even in the bridge. If I had to choose Seth Lover,CC,APH-1,Stag Mag, or EVH neck for a bridge position p'up I'd take the EVH neck hands down. It's so different sounding. But yes...The EVH is an excellent,meaty,raunchy choice for an LP bridge.
The EVH and CC are completely different beasts...and the EVH sounds kick f-in ass in an LP. The EVH neck is a very very cool pickup itself too...even in the bridge. If I had to choose Seth Lover,CC,APH-1,Stag Mag, or EVH neck for a bridge position p'up I'd take the EVH neck hands down. It's so different sounding. But yes...The EVH is an excellent,meaty,raunchy choice for an LP bridge.
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