richard parker
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Re: Gibson 498T - 1st impressions
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Gibson 498T - 1st impressions
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Soulcrusher_X
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Re: Gibson 498T - 1st impressions
For now, Im toying with the idea of using a lower output pickup for the ease of cleaning up with the volume knob, hence why Im curious about the 57s, BBs, and even the Duncan 59s. Between the 498 and the Duncan Custom series, which do you prefer? Do the UOA5 or A8 Customs clean up well?
For now, Im toying with the idea of using a lower output pickup for the ease of cleaning up with the volume knob, hence why Im curious about the 57s, BBs, and even the Duncan 59s. Between the 498 and the Duncan Custom series, which do you prefer? Do the UOA5 or A8 Customs clean up well?
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: Gibson 498T - 1st impressions
Yes, A8's and UOA5's clean up well, the latter having more character and dynamics, but both are great mags for warming bridge PU's. I've tried both in low and high output PU's and they're viable choices.
Yes, A8's and UOA5's clean up well, the latter having more character and dynamics, but both are great mags for warming bridge PU's. I've tried both in low and high output PU's and they're viable choices.
Burk
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Re: Gibson 498T - 1st impressions
I had a stock 498T (gold covered) in a '91 Custom and loved it, but wanted more girth out of it. I put the Alt-8 (gold) in and thought it sounded too "organic"....not enough sizzle. I thought it was very mid heavy. I later put a Duncan Distortion Gold(my go-to pickup in my main LP) and thought it got the job done....I still missed that raw tone of the 498T. I just wish it had a tad more mid to it.
...'thinking about putting a 498T zebra (open = more hot ?) in my '77 standard. It's a very dark guitar and I think it'll work....I just hope that by having one without a cover will hotten (is that a word ?) the sound.....
you guys' thoughts ?
I had a stock 498T (gold covered) in a '91 Custom and loved it, but wanted more girth out of it. I put the Alt-8 (gold) in and thought it sounded too "organic"....not enough sizzle. I thought it was very mid heavy. I later put a Duncan Distortion Gold(my go-to pickup in my main LP) and thought it got the job done....I still missed that raw tone of the 498T. I just wish it had a tad more mid to it.
...'thinking about putting a 498T zebra (open = more hot ?) in my '77 standard. It's a very dark guitar and I think it'll work....I just hope that by having one without a cover will hotten (is that a word ?) the sound.....
you guys' thoughts ?
Soulcrusher_X
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Re: Gibson 498T - 1st impressions
To me, a cover will trim off a tad of the high end and sizzle. Blueman and a few others have swapped magnets in the 498 with good results. You could swap in a UOA5 magnet to bring out some mids while retaining a move 'vintage' character, or swap in an A8 mag to add more muscle while trimming back the highs a touch without getting rid of the 'sizzle' completely.
You may also want to check out the Duncan Custom SH5. The Custom might be just what the doctor ordered. It has plenty of low-end muscle, thick mids, and sharp highs with a touch of sizzle without sounding brittle. It also responds very well to magnet changes.
To me, a cover will trim off a tad of the high end and sizzle. Blueman and a few others have swapped magnets in the 498 with good results. You could swap in a UOA5 magnet to bring out some mids while retaining a move 'vintage' character, or swap in an A8 mag to add more muscle while trimming back the highs a touch without getting rid of the 'sizzle' completely.
You may also want to check out the Duncan Custom SH5. The Custom might be just what the doctor ordered. It has plenty of low-end muscle, thick mids, and sharp highs with a touch of sizzle without sounding brittle. It also responds very well to magnet changes.
Edgecrusher
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Re: Gibson 498T - 1st impressions
Temporary time warp happens in my shop from time to time if I run the microwave and the xerox machine at the same time. I keep getting worried that someday the phone will ring and the combo of all 3 will destabilize the earth and reverse gravity throwing us into the sun.
Temporary time warp happens in my shop from time to time if I run the microwave and the xerox machine at the same time. I keep getting worried that someday the phone will ring and the combo of all 3 will destabilize the earth and reverse gravity throwing us into the sun.
Soulcrusher_X
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Re: Gibson 498T - 1st impressions
I believe that is what started the Matrix movies.
I believe that is what started the Matrix movies.
OsvyRock
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Re: Gibson 498T - 1st impressions
It's a good pickup for distorted rhythm guitar tones. It's still on my 1st Gibson (a SG Standard I used from 2006 - 2011-2012) It sounds the ''same'', raw, punk rock like, and kinda cool at times, but it ain't good for cleans. Mine got microphonic this year.
It's a good pickup for distorted rhythm guitar tones. It's still on my 1st Gibson (a SG Standard I used from 2006 - 2011-2012) It sounds the ''same'', raw, punk rock like, and kinda cool at times, but it ain't good for cleans. Mine got microphonic this year.
papersoul
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Re: Gibson 498T - 1st impressions
The 498T is Gibson's version of the Duncan JB. It has thick mids and is warmer than the JB.
Everyone talks about swapping magnets but I don't notice much change.
The 498T is warmer and thicker than the 57 Classic. 300k pot is all ya need.
For my LP Studio Deluxe it has stock 500k pots.
The 498T is Gibson's version of the Duncan JB. It has thick mids and is warmer than the JB.
Everyone talks about swapping magnets but I don't notice much change.
The 498T is warmer and thicker than the 57 Classic. 300k pot is all ya need.
For my LP Studio Deluxe it has stock 500k pots.
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trevorus
Modsterbator
Re: Gibson 498T - 1st impressions
The DCR is quite different on those two. I'm guessing wire gauges are quite different as well. I've never heard before that the JB is comparable to a 498T.
Chris of Arabia
Desert RATT
JOLLY
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Re: Gibson 498T - 1st impressions
Thank God that someone finally replied to Blueman's three year old post. I bet he's been worried sick about that.
Chris of Arabia
Desert RATT
Re: Gibson 498T - 1st impressions
John, ease up will you, you just bent the needle on the end stops of my sarcasm meter...
John, ease up will you, you just bent the needle on the end stops of my sarcasm meter...
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: Gibson 498T - 1st impressions
I've been in the same spot, sitting in front of my computer waiting for a response. The lawn needs cutting, the mail's piled up, and I have to take a whiz like you wouldn't believe.
I've been in the same spot, sitting in front of my computer waiting for a response. The lawn needs cutting, the mail's piled up, and I have to take a whiz like you wouldn't believe.
GoldenVulture
Braindeadologist
Re: Gibson 498T - 1st impressions
How does the 498 sound with a ceramic? Anything like the Custom? My next guitar is going to be the SGJ which comes with the 490 set. I already know that I don't like those pups. I prefer high output ceramics since I play metal. Thinking of possibly doing a mag swap in the 490T to A8 and A5 in the 490R which I know I like. Will an A8 490T be too much?
How does the 498 sound with a ceramic? Anything like the Custom? My next guitar is going to be the SGJ which comes with the 490 set. I already know that I don't like those pups. I prefer high output ceramics since I play metal. Thinking of possibly doing a mag swap in the 490T to A8 and A5 in the 490R which I know I like. Will an A8 490T be too much?
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