Good match for 59b in SG.

Jones_Tones

Jones_Tones

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Hi -

I was wondering what pup would go good with my 59 bridge. I was thinking maybe an Alnico II Pro for a more vintage bluesier type sound. Would the A2 mag mix well when used with the A5 of the 59?

Has anyone had experience with an APH-1 in the neck of an SG? How does it sound all on its own?

- Matt
 
Re: Good match for 59b in SG.

59n? Sounds kind of obvious...and should be fairly vintage, or perhaps a Seth. I guess the A2 will be a bit "fatter" if that's what you want.
 
Re: Good match for 59b in SG.

Either the 59n or APH-1n would be a great choice. The APH-1 will give you a softer, smoother tone while the 59 is a bit more scooped. Both have great cleans and work well under high gain as well. You really can't go wrong with eiher one.
 
Re: Good match for 59b in SG.

Depends what you like! The 59n or Jazz n would be excellant.

If you want more mids and perhaps less woof to the bass the Alnico 2 Pro or Pearly Gates would also be excellant.
 
Re: Good match for 59b in SG.

Jones_Tones said:
Has anyone had experience with an APH-1 in the neck of an SG? How does it sound all on its own?
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Might be a little dark sounding. Another 59, a Pearly Gates or a Jazz would all work nicely.
 
Re: Good match for 59b in SG.

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I think that would be a FUN neck pup for your guitar. Any of those others would be good choices, though.
 
Re: Good match for 59b in SG.

59N with an A4 solves the boomy stuff...Another great pickup that I'm using is a Jazz/59n A4 Hybrid....
 
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