Well it isn't installed yet and i already think i've bought the wrong humbucker.

Re: Well it isn't installed yet and i already think i've bought the wrong humbucker.

dystrust said:
They'll balance OK in terms of output, but the 59 bridge is a lot more bright. You might be able to tame the treble a bit with 250K pots, but I can't say I've tried that combo.
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I disagree. I had that combo (59 in the bridge, Phat Cat in the neck) of my Nick Catanese PRS SE, and if anything, the Phat Cat was a bit bright for the '59. Still worked great, though.
 
Re: Well it isn't installed yet and i already think i've bought the wrong humbucker.

Did you get your '59 yet? You can't really make a judgement on how it can sound until it is installed in your guitar with you playing. It should sound awesome.
 
Re: Well it isn't installed yet and i already think i've bought the wrong humbucker.

Nope, waiting for delivery. Then the tech will install it, so i reckon a few weeks before i get to test them.
He has loads of work, so you have to be patient but he always delivers nice work. I swap pickups in solid body,s but i dont have the patience to swap pickups in a semi.
Think i will have the 59 bridge/ Tonerider a4 neck combo installed.

I once had a 59set in a prs se, looking back at it the guitar itself was just not that good. A bit lifeless.
So that experience with the 59 was not that good, the guitar didnt do it justice.
The dot it is cominf in is a good guitar though.
 
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Re: Well it isn't installed yet and i already think i've bought the wrong humbucker.

Well, been a week since i have my guitar back with the toneriders installed.
Pro's
-great clarity
-superb string defintion
-hot enough for classic rock, wouldn't put these in a guitar for metal but that's no surprise

Con's
-for the moment none


Are they better than 59's? I can't tell, hadn't had the chance to compare them in the same guitar.
What i do know is that you get good pickups for little money, and the really fit the dot sonically.
I had all the electronics upgraded with cts/switchcraft stuff and truly pleased with the result.
 
Re: Well it isn't installed yet and i already think i've bought the wrong humbucker.

Glad it all worked out for you!
 
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