hot rodded '59?

[drew_half_empty]

well, the 59 isn't givin me enough output, but i love the tone, so is there any way to modify the pickup to have more output & not alter the tone? And yes i know a pickup booster exists, but i'd rather not use one. Also, how much output can i expect from doing such modifications?

also, does a pickup like this already exist? I've heard the custom is kinda like a 59, and i know the lil 59 has more output, but i'm sure both are EQ'd differently.

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: hot rodded '59?

why mod a 59...just get a Custom of maybe a Custom 5

 

[Dodger]

Re: hot rodded '59?

The Duncan Custom sounds real similar to 59 tonewise when listening to the clips on the seymour website. It sounds like the 59 but beefed up imo.

 

[SABOTAGE]

Re: hot rodded '59?

well, the 59 isn't givin me enough output, but i love the tone, so is there any way to modify the pickup to have more output & not alter the tone? And yes i know a pickup booster exists, but i'd rather not use one. Also, how much output can i expect from doing such modifications?

also, does a pickup like this already exist? I've heard the custom is kinda like a 59, and i know the lil 59 has more output, but i'm sure both are EQ'd differently.

what you may want is bachtorocks HYBRID 59/custom pup?
i read about it and it sounds real good! check out how to make it or he will make you one
https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?t=22538

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: hot rodded '59?

The Custom is supposed to be a beefed up PAF, so that might be one way to go. Another option might be the Screamin Demon, also supposed to be a hopped up 59.

 

[dd12939]

Re: hot rodded '59?

The C5 will probably be closer to the '59 as opposed to the Custom as they both have Alnico V magnets. The other thing you might try is a Screamin' Demon. As far as physically modding a pickup... that is very difficult to do anything beyond swapping magnets.

 

[Dodger]

Re: hot rodded '59?

I heard that the Custom 5 has way less mids compared to the 59. I wouldnt ever touch a Custom 5 for that reason alone.

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: hot rodded '59?

I heard that the Custom 5 has way less mids compared to the 59. I wouldnt ever touch a Custom 5 for that reason alone.

Not way less mids, just more highs and lows, making it appear as if it's more scooped than a 59.

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: hot rodded '59?

Get a C5...Called "The 59 on steroids"....The C5 doesn't have "alot less mids"...It's a great pickup and doesn't lack anything actually..

John

 

[drew_half_empty]

Re: hot rodded '59?

i thought it was called the mix between a custom & custom custom?

and i really don't want any EQ changes, well, maybe a little more bottom end

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: hot rodded '59?

Next up from the '59 is the Screamin Demon. A sometimes overlooked but really excellant pickup, IMO. Lew

 

[drew_half_empty]

Re: hot rodded '59?

well, demon looks like, well, what I'm NOT looking for

the tone chart, well, it looks like it has less lows & more highs than a 59

I'm looking for the opposite

how accurate is that thing, anyways?

 

[drew_half_empty]

Re: hot rodded '59?

well, custom 5 looks like its it

more lows, less highs, more output

and

"Think of the Custom 5 as a higher output SH-1 ’59 with a deeper bottom end and expanded output. "

thanks guys

 

[BachToRock]

Re: hot rodded '59?

The 59/Custom Hybrid might be perfect for you... it combines the vintage response of the 59 with the punch of the Custom 5

 

[Zhangliqun]

Re: hot rodded '59?

Don't forget to try a wide variety of magnets too. There's not just A2, A5 and ceramic. There's A3 and A4 too.

My opinion, the Alnico 3 is the ideal magnet for vintage tone, like an overwound PAF. It's clear and articulate like an Alnico 2 but has more low-mid woof to it. You keep the shimmer but get a little extra beef.

If you want the ideal combination between Alnico 5 and 2, Alnico 4 is it. Alnico 4 is closer to 2 output-wise, but closer to 5 tone-wise.

At least that's how these ears "see" it...

 

[SemperRhythm]

Re: hot rodded '59?

Look no further...

https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?t=36200

S.D. S-Deco-5... either 10k or 11.5k if you want more oomph. Send in your pickup and MJ will rewind it for $65-$70. That's what I did.

Otherwise, a C5 will do quite nicely.

Nathan

 

[Gearjoneser]

Re: hot rodded '59?

C-5/59.......The Modern 59 Set, IMO.

 

[theodie]

Re: hot rodded '59?

From what my ears have told me, the custom would be your bet.

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: hot rodded '59?

well, the 59 isn't givin me enough output, but i love the tone, so is there any way to modify the pickup to have more output & not alter the tone? And yes i know a pickup booster exists, but i'd rather not use one. Also, how much output can i expect from doing such modifications?

also, does a pickup like this already exist? I've heard the custom is kinda like a 59, and i know the lil 59 has more output, but i'm sure both are EQ'd differently.

Brother Empty....Do you ever get a chance to actually play your guitar? You've got all candles burning at both ends! If only to be 17 again and have your energy! LOL.. :dance: :laugh2:

You sure jump around from amp to guitar to pickups....LOL...

The C5 is the 59 on steroids and the pickup you'll need to try next... :wink:

 

[JB_From_Hell]

Re: hot rodded '59?

And yes i know a pickup booster exists, but i'd rather not use one. Also, how much output can i expect from doing such modifications?

Might I ask why not? You want to increase the output, yet not affect the eq. You're kind of saying, "Can you tell me what to use to pound in nails? I don't want to use a hammer." The SD pickup booster is designed to do specifically what you're looking for. Why not use one?