PGs instead of '59s ?
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Stevo
Tonus Maximus Pacificas
Re: PGs instead of '59s ?
The 59 is pretty raw, and more transparent than the PG. The PG sounds great for clean picking and both pickups sound nice and open when distorted. The only thing I don't like about the PG is the certain upper mid emphasis that is has when you solo up the neck. I am not saying that it sounds bad, but I just don't care for it with my style.
I like the 59 over the PG but I really like the Seth Lover for vintage tone even more than those. It seems to have certain characteristics of both.
The 59 is pretty raw, and more transparent than the PG. The PG sounds great for clean picking and both pickups sound nice and open when distorted. The only thing I don't like about the PG is the certain upper mid emphasis that is has when you solo up the neck. I am not saying that it sounds bad, but I just don't care for it with my style.
I like the 59 over the PG but I really like the Seth Lover for vintage tone even more than those. It seems to have certain characteristics of both.
TattooedCarrot
New member
Re: PGs instead of '59s ?
PG is better in the neck, 59 in the brideg.
PG is better in the neck, 59 in the brideg.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: PGs instead of '59s ?
The Custom 5 coulda been called the 59 Hot. A great, great combo is the C-5/59.
You won't regret that combo in almost any type of guitar. The C-5 sits right between the 59 and the JB, making it perfect to my ears.
The Custom 5 coulda been called the 59 Hot. A great, great combo is the C-5/59.
You won't regret that combo in almost any type of guitar. The C-5 sits right between the 59 and the JB, making it perfect to my ears.
Re: PGs instead of '59s ?
Hey Thames, I dunno about your tastes regarding hb but I'd rather have PGs in all my guitars than have one guitar with a JB... PGs are such great versatile pick-ups it's hard to go wrong IMO... I don't mean that the JB's a bad pick-up, just far from my cup of tea...
Hey Thames, I dunno about your tastes regarding hb but I'd rather have PGs in all my guitars than have one guitar with a JB... PGs are such great versatile pick-ups it's hard to go wrong IMO... I don't mean that the JB's a bad pick-up, just far from my cup of tea...
Metalman_666
Well-known member
Re: PGs instead of '59s ?
I would like to try out the PG... if the EMG 81 doesn't work for me maybe I'll give it a shot.
I would like to try out the PG... if the EMG 81 doesn't work for me maybe I'll give it a shot.
korovamilkdud
WhoDatologist
Re: PGs instead of '59s ?
I'd never leave out a Custom when people start talking PAF-styled pups. It may not have the lower output or quite as much openness, but it still has a vibe to it. Dan Hawkins digs it. Men what do rock, baby.:headbang:
I'd never leave out a Custom when people start talking PAF-styled pups. It may not have the lower output or quite as much openness, but it still has a vibe to it. Dan Hawkins digs it. Men what do rock, baby.:headbang:
Jeff_H
Dean Hardtail Fanologist
Re: PGs instead of '59s ?
If mids are a concern with the PG for your taste, don't overlook the APH II bridge pickup. It's got such an even, creamy, balanced sound....it's hard to beat IMO. The neck is also my favorite...with the Seth running a close second.
If you want to keep the 59' in the neck, I'd think a PG would be better in the bridge. I've also found that I love the PG clean in the neck, but overdriven it's a little upper mid heavy for my taste...or I just haven't found the right guitar for it.
APH/59'
PG/59'
Good places to start.
If mids are a concern with the PG for your taste, don't overlook the APH II bridge pickup. It's got such an even, creamy, balanced sound....it's hard to beat IMO. The neck is also my favorite...with the Seth running a close second.
If you want to keep the 59' in the neck, I'd think a PG would be better in the bridge. I've also found that I love the PG clean in the neck, but overdriven it's a little upper mid heavy for my taste...or I just haven't found the right guitar for it.
APH/59'
PG/59'
Good places to start.
Thames
Great White Malice
Re: PGs instead of '59s ?
Stevo, you're damn right. :approve: What I did really like about the bridge is the growl it has.... :smokin:
I miss em so much in the past... and I cant wait to hear those in the Edwards... its such an amazing sounding guitar unplugged that the Seths should really sing in there!!
:dance: Dance of Seths :dance:
Stevo said:Excellent choiceI am really leary about replacing my Seth bridge with anything else these days. I really like it.
Stevo, you're damn right. :approve: What I did really like about the bridge is the growl it has.... :smokin:
I miss em so much in the past... and I cant wait to hear those in the Edwards... its such an amazing sounding guitar unplugged that the Seths should really sing in there!!
:dance: Dance of Seths :dance:
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