Seymour 59's

[AudioWonderland]

Re: Seymour 59's

59b's are just money in the bridge slot of most mahogany LP's and similar style guitars. The neck model can be pretty boomy so I tend to use either a jazz or PG in the neck slot

 

[Diego]

Re: Seymour 59's

Sorry to hijack the topic a bit, BUT...

To the original poster: Did you mention you keep a 60's Strat?? That you've played through all these years?

If so, could you please share a picture?
I'm betting a few besides myself would be real happy to see a rare guitar like that.

Thanks!

 

[Dr.K]

Re: Seymour 59's

59b's are just money in the bridge slot of most mahogany LP's and similar style guitars. The neck model can be pretty boomy so I tend to use either a jazz or PG in the neck slot

I think it would be great with a 59b and a PGn.

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Seymour 59's

A '59b in the bridge is an excellent pup. I swapped in an UOA5 to smooth out the highs a bit and give it some more mids...beautiful. The '59 in the neck can sometimes sound a little boomy. I didn't have that with my neck '59, but it was a bit too bright and scooped for my taste. I really like the Pearly Gates or Screamin Demon or A2P for the neck. If you do decide on a '59 for the neck I would recommend the '59b to use in the neck...a little more mids. Sounds more even than the '59n in the neck.

 

[ADR63]

Re: Seymour 59's

How close is the Epi Lp with 59's on, to a Gibson Les Paul?

Thanks
Allan

 

[Gearjoneser]

Re: Seymour 59's

I second the 59B/Pearly Gates N. Clarity and beauty through Fender amps. The 59 neck booms a bit on the lows, so the PG has become my favorite.

If you like using the neck for clean rhythm work, the PG is what you want.

The 59B is a great place to start for the bridge position. You may end up trying a few, then settling on the one you really like. That's the nice thing about Duncans.....they've all got a great voice, but are all a little different.

 

[Leikdoi]

Re: Seymour 59's

Putting 59s in, neck and bridge, will get you as close to the tone of a Gibson without spending $2,000 extra. Some concessions are made on Epiphone's end to keep the price down. Putting some great quality pickups in your Epi will breathe new life into it. To be honest, after I bought my Gibson Les Paul Custom the first thing I did was put a set of Duncan 59s in it and I feel like it woke that guitar up.

 

[xntrick]

Re: Seymour 59's

Putting 59s in, neck and bridge, will get you as close to the tone of a Gibson without spending $2,000 extra. Some concessions are made on Epiphone's end to keep the price down. Putting some great quality pickups in your Epi will breathe new life into it. To be honest, after I bought my Gibson Les Paul Custom the first thing I did was put a set of Duncan 59s in it and I feel like it woke that guitar up.

i see you have 59s in your SG, what kind of music do you play with that guitar?

 

[malymal86]

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I run 59bridge models in the neck so I can get alittle more "smoky" blues tone.
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Now that sounds interesting!!!!:headbang:

 

[IanBallard]

Re: Seymour 59's

Thanks to all, you been brill, would the 59' on the bridge give me a good crisp clean sound?, through my Fender Amps?

Allan

The '59 is outstanding on a clean channel, both neck and bridge.

 

[blueman335]

Re: Seymour 59's

The neck model can be pretty boomy

Just raise the pole pieces and lower the bass side of the PU, and that takes out the boominess.

 

[Leikdoi]

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i see you have 59s in your SG, what kind of music do you play with that guitar?

I play alternative rock mostly. Some punk. Some heavier styles of rock. Mostly alternative rock. There's a '59 in the neck and a Custom 5 in the bridge of the SG. That combo in that guitar smokes. I tried it in my LP Custom and the Custom 5 just didn't cut it. I put a '59 in the bridge and that was the ticket.

 

[marcello252]

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There is alot more to Slashes tone then an A2P. I don't like his tone , but I adore the A2P in the bridge.

+1
I have a A2P set in my LTD PB-500 and they sound awesome, a broad palette, from classic rock to alternative to metal, depending on the amp gain.

 

[Boogie Bill]

Re: Seymour 59's

IF...you don't play with massive volume, a vintage PAF type--Seth or Antiquity--will put you right in the ballpark for that 60s rock tone. They are not potted, but when I have created feeback with them it has been very musical. The other set, if you want a bit more grit would be the Pearly Gates set. I think these are the closest you will find for those vintage LP tones.

Good luck!

Bill