Pearly Gates vs. 59 in Les Paul?
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Aceman
I am your doctor of love!
Re: Pearly Gates vs. 59 in Les Paul?
An upper mid spike in the PG's. Some love it, some don't. Adds a bright sizzle to the top...kind of a "presence" boost. I LOVE it in the neck...lot's of people do...haven't had one in the bridge, but that's where I think a lot of people have troble with the upper mid thing, sort of the same way some don't like a JB. Can't speak to either amp...
They are IMO basically the next step up in zippier PAF's. If you want a little more juice (just a little) and a bit more "zing" PG's would be the way go.
An upper mid spike in the PG's. Some love it, some don't. Adds a bright sizzle to the top...kind of a "presence" boost. I LOVE it in the neck...lot's of people do...haven't had one in the bridge, but that's where I think a lot of people have troble with the upper mid thing, sort of the same way some don't like a JB. Can't speak to either amp...
They are IMO basically the next step up in zippier PAF's. If you want a little more juice (just a little) and a bit more "zing" PG's would be the way go.
Push to Shuv
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Re: Pearly Gates vs. 59 in Les Paul?
In my Schecter (mahogany body with maple top) the PG bridge seemed brighter (that upper mid spike) and seemed to have a little more gain due to the mismatched coils. I liked the PG better.
As far as the neck versions, i cant say. I have only tried the 59 neck (it was 59/59) and the jazz (PGb/jazz) in that guitar. I preferred the Jazz because it had a lot less bass.
In my Schecter (mahogany body with maple top) the PG bridge seemed brighter (that upper mid spike) and seemed to have a little more gain due to the mismatched coils. I liked the PG better.
As far as the neck versions, i cant say. I have only tried the 59 neck (it was 59/59) and the jazz (PGb/jazz) in that guitar. I preferred the Jazz because it had a lot less bass.
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Pearly Gates vs. 59 in Les Paul?
I agree with the midrange being more peaky and I always feel like the 59 has more lows and an overall smoother or flatter eq...I Like the PGB,but I'm one of the few guys that doesn't like the PGN...
The 59 is A5 and the PG uses A2....You'd want to think the 59 is tighter in the lows and has more chime?
I agree with the midrange being more peaky and I always feel like the 59 has more lows and an overall smoother or flatter eq...I Like the PGB,but I'm one of the few guys that doesn't like the PGN...
The 59 is A5 and the PG uses A2....You'd want to think the 59 is tighter in the lows and has more chime?
ratherdashing
Kablamminator
Re: Pearly Gates vs. 59 in Les Paul?
Here's a simple comparison:
59 = Jimmy Page
PG = Billy Gibbons
Here's a simple comparison:
59 = Jimmy Page
PG = Billy Gibbons
ratherdashing
Kablamminator
Re: Pearly Gates vs. 59 in Les Paul?
Heh, I was going to say Early Clapton, but I changed my mind. Both are correct IMO.
gripweed said:
Heh, I was going to say Early Clapton, but I changed my mind. Both are correct IMO.
strangegrey
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Re: Pearly Gates vs. 59 in Les Paul?
OK, if we're drawing direct lines between pickups....and clapton is the 59 and Billy is the PG...
What's Page?
gripweed said:
OK, if we're drawing direct lines between pickups....and clapton is the 59 and Billy is the PG...
What's Page?
Re: Pearly Gates vs. 59 in Les Paul?
Within the last couple of months, I have had both in my Les Paul. For years I had Gibson Classic+ and I thought those were the best. I ordered a Pearly Gates set. I installed them and I thought the neck pickup was great, but I did not care for the bridge. That "sizzle" that otheres speak of kid of sits on top of the fundamental pickup tone and to me sounds abnormal. I thought that was what I wanted, but it was not. I then got a Screamin' Demon, nope, a C5, nope, and finally a '59, yup. I think the plain old Duncan '59 is the best of the bunch. But that's just my opinion. It makes me want to play the Les Paul again.
Within the last couple of months, I have had both in my Les Paul. For years I had Gibson Classic+ and I thought those were the best. I ordered a Pearly Gates set. I installed them and I thought the neck pickup was great, but I did not care for the bridge. That "sizzle" that otheres speak of kid of sits on top of the fundamental pickup tone and to me sounds abnormal. I thought that was what I wanted, but it was not. I then got a Screamin' Demon, nope, a C5, nope, and finally a '59, yup. I think the plain old Duncan '59 is the best of the bunch. But that's just my opinion. It makes me want to play the Les Paul again.
strangegrey
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Re: Pearly Gates vs. 59 in Les Paul?
I think that my BBPros will eventually go the wayside to a pair of 59s...neck and bridge...
I think that my BBPros will eventually go the wayside to a pair of 59s...neck and bridge...
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Pearly Gates vs. 59 in Les Paul?
I Like the PGB alot but I didn't care for the mid peak and the sizzle I heard with the PGN....Alot depends on the gear and the guitar you get this pickup in. Like anything else,gear,strings,amp,effects,etc...is a big part.
JWR said:
I Like the PGB alot but I didn't care for the mid peak and the sizzle I heard with the PGN....Alot depends on the gear and the guitar you get this pickup in. Like anything else,gear,strings,amp,effects,etc...is a big part.
Fiesta Red
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Re: Pearly Gates vs. 59 in Les Paul?
I have a 59 bridge in one of my Les Pauls -- sounds fantastic.
-Mark
I have a 59 bridge in one of my Les Pauls -- sounds fantastic.
-Mark
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Pearly Gates vs. 59 in Les Paul?
I like the C-5/59 a lot, because it's like a 59 set with a slightly beefier sounding bridge pickup. Anytime I've tried PG's, they didn't sound quite right with my amp rig, so out they went. I think I like the C-5/59, CC/APH, and Seth set the best in LP's.
I like the C-5/59 a lot, because it's like a 59 set with a slightly beefier sounding bridge pickup. Anytime I've tried PG's, they didn't sound quite right with my amp rig, so out they went. I think I like the C-5/59, CC/APH, and Seth set the best in LP's.
