How do you like the Gibson 498T in a mix

[maxime1122]

Did a guitar cover (just half the song) of I Believe In A Thing Called Love by The Darkness (if some of you know that band). I found a very good backing tracking track without guitars, so I added them.

Lead track: Gibson Custom LP Axcess, Marshall Super Lead 1959.
Rhythm track: Gibson Custom LP Axcess, Marshall Super Lead 1959.

I'm happy with the result, I still thinking about changing the stock pickups in my LP Axcess (stock 498T/496R), but after messing again with pickup height, etc. and using the tone control on bridge pickup, I'm starting to like it. I did this to give me an idea how it sounds in a mix. BTW, I was using Greenbacks and mic'ed with the classic SM57. The 1959SLP is an awesome recording amp and live too

Here's the track (on SoundCloud):
https://soundcloud.com/maximepauldegarie/the-darkness-i-believe-in-a-thing-called-love-cover

Hope you like it!

Cheers!

 

[drjones]

Re: How do you like the Gibson 498T in a mix

Mate
That sounds great, I'm a massive fan of The Darkness,I've listened to that album a lot, I think you nailed their sound.
Out of curiosity, what jump suit did you wear while you recorded it?
Cheers

 

[stratguy23]

Re: How do you like the Gibson 498T in a mix

Really nice sound and playing, and, yeah, you really captured the sound of the 498T.

A lot of people don't like the 498T, but I really like it for what you showed here - big high mid spike (functionally 498T is like a JB) that cuts through a mix great.

It's not a pleasant sounding pickup by itself - dry and grainy/spiky - but like the JB or 81, its high mid spike can be very functional in a mix/band context.

 

[Myaccount876]

Re: How do you like the Gibson 498T in a mix

I thought it sat very well here. Now the 498T (and pretty much every other stock Gibson pickup) aren't favorites here, but screw the haters. If it works, it works.

 

[JOLLY]

Re: How do you like the Gibson 498T in a mix

I usually like it mixed in with all the other trash in my garbage can. However, that sounded pretty damn good.

 

[Cdwillis]

Re: How do you like the Gibson 498T in a mix

Sounds good, but I find it a little lacking in low end or low mids. It's hard to tell if it's the mix or the guitar itself.

 

[Securb]

Re: How do you like the Gibson 498T in a mix

Sounds awesome. The 498T is one of my favorite pickups I have it in 3 of my main axes. 1 Gibson and 2 Ibanezs. If people are unhappy with their 498Ts send them to me I will gladly take them.

 

[jmcorey]

Re: How do you like the Gibson 498T in a mix

Sounds really, very, very good.

 

[SoundAt11]

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That sounds fantastic. I love the Darkness and that sounds is usually one of the first ones I play when trying out a new guitar or pickup.
You NAILED it! Great playing and tone, spot on! Honestly, that's what the original track likely was recorded with: LP with a 498T into a Super Lead.

 

[LazNovak]

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Sounds great to me.

 

[maxime1122]

Re: How do you like the Gibson 498T in a mix

Sounds good, but I find it a little lacking in low end or low mids. It's hard to tell if it's the mix or the guitar itself.

Yeah that particular guitar has a bit less bass than my other LPs, but I think it's good for the 498T, because I find it mushy and muddy when it's in a dark guitar.

 

[maxime1122]

Re: How do you like the Gibson 498T in a mix

Thanks guys!