Pearly Gates for Tele and Little 59 for Tele

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Peter Krasov

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Hey folks,

Wondering, what is the basic real difference between two models: custom shop Pearly Gates for Tele and regular production Little 59 dor Tele.

Both of them share same minihumbucker construction. Their DC resistance figures are pretty close: 17.4K and 17.7K respectively. The difference that can be learned from the paper is magnet Alnico 2 vs Ceramic. But what is the real difference between them? And the obvious question - is the $80 difference between these two models worth it?

Thanks
 
Re: Pearly Gates for Tele and Little 59 for Tele

I've used both in live and recording situations. My custom T-Style currently had a Pearly Gates in the neck and a CS PG for Tele in the bridge. It is excellent and well worth the price.

Beyond the magnets and DC differences on paper, I don't know what the wind count or wire gauge is. What I do know is that it's an awesome pickup to pair with a full size PG neck and it's a great tonal match. Gets a warm Tele twang with a lot of body while still maintaining a humbucker sound and strength. I don't like splitting pickups - I prefer series/parallel options and it sounds great in parallel too, if you're looking for a thinner sound.

It's hotter than the Little '59 but the Little '59 is a little smoother sounding - less aggressive. Not that the PGfT can't be dialed in that way.

Killer pickup. I love mine.

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Re: Pearly Gates for Tele and Little 59 for Tele

The PG is better for that Texas tone (ZZ Top). If you have the money go for the PG if not the 59 will work.
 
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