Pairing a 59n w/a WLH bridge?

[Ejb]

I have a fully hollowbody guitar that I have a 59n (no cover) that I am going to install and now looking for a bridge pup. Was originally going to just go with a 59b but now thinking maybe I want a hotter pup in the bridge. Would having a WLH in the bridge even pair at all with a 59n in a hollowbody? Curious on thoughts on this.

 

[Mincer]

Re: Pairing a 59n w/a WLH bridge?

Welcome to the forum!

The WLH is a great choice for the bridge. Going much hotter risks feedback in a hollowbody.

 

[BluesIsBlood12]

Re: Pairing a 59n w/a WLH bridge?

After having both sets in the same les paul, I don't know if the WLHb is noticeably hotter than the 59b, even if the specs say it is. I didn't do any scientific back to back testing, but they seemed about the same, though I suppose I might have set the WLH lower. I do think they're EQed better though, so I do vote for trying the WLHb.

 

[Ejb]

Re: Pairing a 59n w/a WLH bridge?

thanks for the replies! so given what I am reading here, the WLH bridge would be an ok pairing with a 59n?

 

[blueman335]

Re: Pairing a 59n w/a WLH bridge?

I'd go with a WLH in the bridge slot, it's warmer and fuller, more balanced EQ. Great PU. For me, a '59B needs a warmer magnet, like an UOA5.

 

[blueman335]

Re: Pairing a 59n w/a WLH bridge?

thanks for the replies! so given what I am reading here, the WLH bridge would be an ok pairing with a 59n?

Check your local ordinances to make sure it's allowed, but normally, yes.

'59's have more low end than some neck HB's, if that happens, it's usually in an LP or 335. Popular fix on the forum is putting in an A4 magnet.

 

[Ejb]

Re: Pairing a 59n w/a WLH bridge?

Check your local ordinances to make sure it's allowed

Haha! May need a permit! Cool think I’ll try it out as a pairing and see
How it goes.