WICKED LESTER
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I was told that this model is a cross between a JB and DD tonally and is frigging hot? sounds good to me :dance:
gibson 500T????
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DeadSkinSlayer3
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I have one in my Dinky right now, and I have to say, it does sound pretty good. It measures about 14.5K, but has a huge ceramic magnet in it, like the DD. It doesn't have the harsh character I'm used to out of ceramic's. It's pretty thick, as well.
I have one in my Dinky right now, and I have to say, it does sound pretty good. It measures about 14.5K, but has a huge ceramic magnet in it, like the DD. It doesn't have the harsh character I'm used to out of ceramic's. It's pretty thick, as well.
WICKED LESTER
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how is it compared to the JB or a emg 81??
DeadSkinSlayer3 said:
how is it compared to the JB or a emg 81??
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DeadSkinSlayer3
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If you have a drawer full of them, would you mind sending one or two over to CA? Or maybe a neck pickup or two?
I haven't played it enough to really compare it to an 81 or JB, but it's harsher and thicker from initial testing.
I've heard that a JB/500T hybrid sounds orgasmic, though...
JOLLY said:
If you have a drawer full of them, would you mind sending one or two over to CA? Or maybe a neck pickup or two?
I haven't played it enough to really compare it to an 81 or JB, but it's harsher and thicker from initial testing.
I've heard that a JB/500T hybrid sounds orgasmic, though...
WICKED LESTER
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sell me one?
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sell me one?
Boleslaw Gers 666
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It's more like a JB than a DD I think. It is definitely hot, but still retains that Gibson warmth and thickness. Not overly bright and harsh like some ceramic magnet-loaded pickups. I think it's the hottest model Gibson makes. Also, guys, I was wondering if a 500T would sound good in the neck with a Custom in the bridge. Has anyone tried the 500T in the neck of a les paul?WICKED LESTER said:
TattooedCarrot
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To me the 500T is like the Distortion but with a little more treble grind to it. It's a prety good metal pup.
To me the 500T is like the Distortion but with a little more treble grind to it. It's a prety good metal pup.
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Hey - you guys should know by now I'm a defender of the Gibson pup! Lester, Didn't you have 500T's in one of those Pauls? Before you swapped them out? As I have always said, overall they put good all around pups in their guitars. If they marketed "Les Paul Texas Blues" models, they would suck compared to something with a PG set. If they marketed "Les Paul Heavy Metal" I'd like to see DD's in them. But you can walk in to the store, pick up the Paul, and knock out a blues/jazz/rock/metal/pop tune no problem - the righteous Paul tone is there! Assuming you have the chops...try them. You might like them. There is always smething out there, though, with bass/mid/treble/output tweek more to your taste. But overall they rock!
And my 490r is still not now - or ever - for sale to anyone!
Hey - you guys should know by now I'm a defender of the Gibson pup! Lester, Didn't you have 500T's in one of those Pauls? Before you swapped them out? As I have always said, overall they put good all around pups in their guitars. If they marketed "Les Paul Texas Blues" models, they would suck compared to something with a PG set. If they marketed "Les Paul Heavy Metal" I'd like to see DD's in them. But you can walk in to the store, pick up the Paul, and knock out a blues/jazz/rock/metal/pop tune no problem - the righteous Paul tone is there! Assuming you have the chops...try them. You might like them. There is always smething out there, though, with bass/mid/treble/output tweek more to your taste. But overall they rock!
And my 490r is still not now - or ever - for sale to anyone!
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+1 on that!JOLLY said:
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i had one in a gibson with 300 vol pot and i found it harsh with no bass , the DD is much better .
i had one in a gibson with 300 vol pot and i found it harsh with no bass , the DD is much better .
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I actually like the 500T for the really hard stuff. I would say its like if a Duncan distortion and an Invader reproduced, and the Duncan custom was the milk man the child would sound like a 500T. It like a direct mix of all 3 Duncans in my opinion.
I actually like the 500T for the really hard stuff. I would say its like if a Duncan distortion and an Invader reproduced, and the Duncan custom was the milk man the child would sound like a 500T. It like a direct mix of all 3 Duncans in my opinion.
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