Pearly Gates Plus in a Sheraton II?

[wootwhoop]

Hi, I'm thinking about buying this Pearly Gates (which appears to be a Pearly Gates Plus?): http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/msg/3049057073.html

1. How will it sound in a Epiphone Sheraton II? Going for classic rock, blues, rock sound.
2. Will it fit? (he listed the dimensions but I can't seem to find my ruler!)
3. How will it pair with a Jazz in the neck?

Thanks!

 

[Push to Shuv]

Re: Pearly Gates Plus in a Sheraton II?

1- probably pretty good for what you are looking for
2-yes it will fit
3-should match well with a jazz

 

[dr. ad]

Re: Pearly Gates Plus in a Sheraton II?

good on 3
fire when ready

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Pearly Gates Plus in a Sheraton II?

Terrific.

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: Pearly Gates Plus in a Sheraton II?

Welcome to the forum.

The PG+ should come over as slightly less powerful than a Brobucker. I used to have one in my Epi BB King Lucille. It rocked without ever straying out of ES Thinline territory.

 

[blueman335]

Re: Pearly Gates Plus in a Sheraton II?

1- probably pretty good for what you are looking for
2-yes it will fit
3-should match well with a jazz

+1.

Wecome aboard!

 

[wootwhoop]

Re: Pearly Gates Plus in a Sheraton II?

Thanks!

Unfortunately, my first PU installation will be on a semi-hollow. Any tips/youtube tutorials/wiring diagrams before I jump head-first into it?

Also, I've done a little bit of searching on this forum and found the following pre-wired kits. I guess it would be best to do all of the electronics at once? Does anybody have experience with this? I've heard the Sheraton's might have f-holes that are too small to fit parts through.

http://bcsguitars.com/?page_id=2760
http://store.rsguitarworks.net/Electronic+Upgrade+Kits/Modern.html
http://www.mojotone.com/guitar-parts/guitar-wiring-kits-gibson-style/ES-335-3-Way-Guitar-Wiring-Kit#details
http://www.acmeguitarworks.com/Wiring-Kit-Gibson-ES-335-P1146C162.aspx
http://www.allparts.com/ES-335-Wiring-Kit-p/ep-4147-000.htm

 

[elelpe]

Re: Pearly Gates Plus in a Sheraton II?

Welcome!
I'd go woth Alnico II Pro/APH1:

1. DEFINITELY pretty good for what you are looking for
2. yes it will it
3. should match BETTER with a Jazz

You'll thank me later.

 

[Push to Shuv]

Re: Pearly Gates Plus in a Sheraton II?

You should be able to fit all the parts through the f-holes. I have done it on mine. It is a pain in the arse but be patient! What part of Dallas are you from?

 

[wootwhoop]

Re: Pearly Gates Plus in a Sheraton II?

North Dallas, now in the Village

 

[Aceman]

Re: Pearly Gates Plus in a Sheraton II?

Search here on the topic. Plenty of advice.

I'll say in general: Plenty of string and patience

 

[Push to Shuv]

Re: Pearly Gates Plus in a Sheraton II?

I usually tie string to each pot to avoid losing it and trying to fish it out.

 

[wootwhoop]

Re: Pearly Gates Plus in a Sheraton II?

http://bcsguitars.com/?page_id=2760
http://store.rsguitarworks.net/Electronic+Upgrade+Kits/Modern.html
http://www.mojotone.com/guitar-parts/guitar-wiring-kits-gibson-style/ES-335-3-Way-Guitar-Wiring-Kit#details
http://www.acmeguitarworks.com/Wiring-Kit-Gibson-ES-335-P1146C162.aspx
http://www.allparts.com/ES-335-Wiring-Kit-p/ep-4147-000.htm

Any advice on these carriages? I suppose wiring it myself can't be THAT hard. Most importantly, should I get short shafts on the pots? I'm definitely clueless when it comes to that. Thanks.

 

[Push to Shuv]

Re: Pearly Gates Plus in a Sheraton II?

I don't have experience with those harnesses but have heard good things about RS Guitarworks. I have a Tundratone harness in my LP that is spectacular.

You definitely want short shaft pots for your Sheraton

 

[wootwhoop]

Re: Pearly Gates Plus in a Sheraton II?

Doh! My Jazz and PGP have different pole spacings than the stock gold pickup covers. Does anybody have a pair of covers? Stewmac has some for $19 each, yikes!

 

[LtKojak]

Re: Pearly Gates Plus in a Sheraton II?

This cover will perfectlly fit the Duncan Jazz p'up and won't kill the tone for $ 12.00:

http://www.mojotone.com/guitar-part...l-Silver-Humbucker-Pickup-Cover-Gold-49-2mm-1

Your Epi covers are Tone ASSASINS. The only use for those p'ups is paperweight. I kid you not.

What's the polepiece spread on th PG+?

 

[wootwhoop]

Re: Pearly Gates Plus in a Sheraton II?

I believe it's the 1 15/16 measurement.

Thanks, I'll check out the link.

 

[LtKojak]

Re: Pearly Gates Plus in a Sheraton II?

I believe it's the 1 15/16 measurement.

Thanks, I'll check out the link.

Don't forget GOOD golden polepiece screws. The Epi ones sound so dull it's not even funny.

http://www.mojotone.com/guitar-part...-Humbucker-P90-Vintage-Spec-Polepieces-Gold-6

These are excellent sounding. I have'em in my #1 guitar, which have golden hardware.

HTH,

 

[Inkstained]

Re: Pearly Gates Plus in a Sheraton II?

Just played my Pearly Gates Plus in my 2001 American Series Double Fat Strat yesterday. Couldn't help but think was a great blues/classic rock humbucker it really is. A tad bright, perhaps, but that's what tone knobs are for.

Enjoy.

 

[wootwhoop]

Re: Pearly Gates Plus in a Sheraton II?

Don't forget GOOD golden polepiece screws. The Epi ones sound so dull it's not even funny.

http://www.mojotone.com/guitar-part...-Humbucker-P90-Vintage-Spec-Polepieces-Gold-6

These are excellent sounding. I have'em in my #1 guitar, which have golden hardware.

HTH,

I see you are a man of detail, LtKojak