HELP would a c5 be good for 80's solo's?
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Reckless Abandon
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Re: HELP would a c5 be good for 80's solo's?
I would say it lacks the midrange
I would say it lacks the midrange
Mac-P
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Re: HELP would a c5 be good for 80's solo's?
If we are talking about 80's style ala shredding with a JCM 800 Marshall, the JB reigns supreme. That is "the" sound that is on a million records from the era.
The C5 is almost the exact opposite as it is scooped in the midrange and single notes sound smaller that that big fat Eddie Van Halen-ish style single note sound, although Eddie used a more PAF-ish pickup than a JB.
The Custom Custom as well is a big, fat midrangey pickup perfectly suited for that warm ballsy solo sound. Rumour has it that Eddie used a CC on at least some tracks of the Fair Warning album.
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fusion101 said:
If we are talking about 80's style ala shredding with a JCM 800 Marshall, the JB reigns supreme. That is "the" sound that is on a million records from the era.
The C5 is almost the exact opposite as it is scooped in the midrange and single notes sound smaller that that big fat Eddie Van Halen-ish style single note sound, although Eddie used a more PAF-ish pickup than a JB.
The Custom Custom as well is a big, fat midrangey pickup perfectly suited for that warm ballsy solo sound. Rumour has it that Eddie used a CC on at least some tracks of the Fair Warning album.
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Stevo
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Re: HELP would a c5 be good for 80's solo's?
The C5 is a great pickup for 80s soloing. It has a similar tone to a PAF but more output. It is more open than the other customs. I have used them all in different guitars.
CC, Custom, JB, 59 are also good for 80s tone. There was some variety back then
I have a bunch of quick demos I did with a C5 and a 79 Marshall at http://www.soundclick.com/pro/?BandID=112334 on the bottom of page
The C5 is a great pickup for 80s soloing. It has a similar tone to a PAF but more output. It is more open than the other customs. I have used them all in different guitars.
CC, Custom, JB, 59 are also good for 80s tone. There was some variety back then
I have a bunch of quick demos I did with a C5 and a 79 Marshall at http://www.soundclick.com/pro/?BandID=112334 on the bottom of page
Young Angus
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Re: HELP would a c5 be good for 80's solo's?
Id stick with the JB especially if 80's soloing is what you're after, its what everyone used then and nothing sounds quite like it. But if you dont like the JB thats another story.
If you're definitely swapping it out then id go something more along the lines of custom, DD, or even a CC. I wouldnt go for the C5. But overally i wouldnt even think about getting rid of that JB, id sooner replace the neck pickup for something that matches better with the JB. Thats my recommendation
Id stick with the JB especially if 80's soloing is what you're after, its what everyone used then and nothing sounds quite like it. But if you dont like the JB thats another story.
If you're definitely swapping it out then id go something more along the lines of custom, DD, or even a CC. I wouldnt go for the C5. But overally i wouldnt even think about getting rid of that JB, id sooner replace the neck pickup for something that matches better with the JB. Thats my recommendation
Young Angus
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Re: HELP would a c5 be good for 80's solo's?
http://fileserv4.soundclick.com/fastg9/HiE/youngangus+bluesjam.mp3
Download that, its a clip of my guitar with a JB in the bridge and although its a bluesy backing track the tone im using is pretty 80's...see what you think before you get rid of it.
http://fileserv4.soundclick.com/fastg9/HiE/youngangus+bluesjam.mp3
Download that, its a clip of my guitar with a JB in the bridge and although its a bluesy backing track the tone im using is pretty 80's...see what you think before you get rid of it.
RG 2570
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Re: HELP would a c5 be good for 80's solo's?
steve how does the C 5 sound in basswood? is it the best of the customs for it? i want to try one in a ibanez RG.Stevo said:The C5 is a great pickup for 80s soloing. It has a similar tone to a PAF but more output. It is more open than the other customs. I have used them all in different guitars.
CC, Custom, JB, 59 are also good for 80s tone. There was some variety back then
I have a bunch of quick demos I did with a C5 and a 79 Marshall at http://www.soundclick.com/pro/?BandID=112334 on the bottom of page
Stevo
Tonus Maximus Pacificas
Re: HELP would a c5 be good for 80's solo's?
All of the Customs are nice pickups. I like the C5 because it is more "open" sounding, where it seems to be more flexible. You can tweak the poles to get more mids if that's what you want. I have never had an issue. Maybe that's because of my amp/speaker setup, which is very good at projecting mids.
I have only used it in poplar, ash, alder and mohogany, but not basswood. Sorry but I don't really know.RG 2570 said:
All of the Customs are nice pickups. I like the C5 because it is more "open" sounding, where it seems to be more flexible. You can tweak the poles to get more mids if that's what you want. I have never had an issue. Maybe that's because of my amp/speaker setup, which is very good at projecting mids.
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Stevo
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Re: HELP would a c5 be good for 80's solo's?
OK - here is a clip I did with a poplar tele and a C5 http://www.soundclick.com/util/DownloadSong.cfm?ID=1169340RG 2570 said:poplar is very similar to basswood and would be a close enough wood to compare
fab.regnaut
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Re: HELP would a c5 be good for 80's solo's?
Allright , the C5 with a set of allen pole piece is the best metal pickup , big tight bass , screaming treebles , enough midrange , harmonics everywhere , and power , clarity , perfect balance , that's in a gibson MIII basswood body.
The improvement the allen screws make is inbelievable , i tried the c5 before and it was too sweet , to polite, muddy at low strings and a bit lazy with fast shredding .
Believe this it is a pickup of your dreams , i say it again and i will but not eternaly , and i would like somebody try it to get a feedback ...cheers .
Allright , the C5 with a set of allen pole piece is the best metal pickup , big tight bass , screaming treebles , enough midrange , harmonics everywhere , and power , clarity , perfect balance , that's in a gibson MIII basswood body.
The improvement the allen screws make is inbelievable , i tried the c5 before and it was too sweet , to polite, muddy at low strings and a bit lazy with fast shredding .
Believe this it is a pickup of your dreams , i say it again and i will but not eternaly , and i would like somebody try it to get a feedback ...cheers .
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: HELP would a c5 be good for 80's solo's?
The C-5 has no less balls, harmonics, or sustain for 80's metal soloing than a JB.
Like Steve said, it is more open sounding, which will give your lead tone a less compressed sound, but if you've got a good amp that pushes all the frequencies
and you have plenty of gain, the C-5 will sound great and more balanced than most other Customs. I've got C-5's in LPs, strats, and McCarties, and will soon have
one in my G&L Invader. Many of those guitars had JB's and are now getting a step up in tone with the C-5. The C-5 may have a slightly brighter top than a JB, but it also has bigger tighter lows, which balances it out. I almost never roll my tone back with
the C-5.
The C-5 has no less balls, harmonics, or sustain for 80's metal soloing than a JB.
Like Steve said, it is more open sounding, which will give your lead tone a less compressed sound, but if you've got a good amp that pushes all the frequencies
and you have plenty of gain, the C-5 will sound great and more balanced than most other Customs. I've got C-5's in LPs, strats, and McCarties, and will soon have
one in my G&L Invader. Many of those guitars had JB's and are now getting a step up in tone with the C-5. The C-5 may have a slightly brighter top than a JB, but it also has bigger tighter lows, which balances it out. I almost never roll my tone back with
the C-5.
