Just installed a Pearly Gates in bridge position of a Les Paul Studio.I left the neck position Gibson 490r in.The Gibson pickup seems to be a little hotter than the PG,so I lowered it to even the output.Alsothe Gibson pickup seems to be muddy and mushy when playing through the distortion channel.What would be a good match for the PG a '59 or another PG for the neck?
Whats a good match for PG in bridge
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Skaforlifeologist
Re: Whats a good match for PG in bridge
although the '59 and PG are good pickups, here's something i'd suggest you try before you lay down the cash for a new pickup...
try swapping the magnet to an a4 or a5 magnet. those both have tighter lows and brighter highs than alnico 2(which is what you've got currently) with the a5 having slightly scooped mids and the a4 having a more even EQ. personally, i'd try the a4 first since the PG is very mids-centric and you don't necissarily want to have too much difference between neck and bridge EQ-wise. magnets cost $5 here:
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although the '59 and PG are good pickups, here's something i'd suggest you try before you lay down the cash for a new pickup...
try swapping the magnet to an a4 or a5 magnet. those both have tighter lows and brighter highs than alnico 2(which is what you've got currently) with the a5 having slightly scooped mids and the a4 having a more even EQ. personally, i'd try the a4 first since the PG is very mids-centric and you don't necissarily want to have too much difference between neck and bridge EQ-wise. magnets cost $5 here:
http://www.wymoreguitars.com
quick notes about wymore; if you order more than $50 worth of stuff, shipping's free. also, enter the coupon code sdforum at checkout for a 7% discount.
Christopher Caruana
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Re: Whats a good match for PG in bridge
you could try the A2Pn if you want something smoother for the neck and a nice "bite" for the bridge
you could try the A2Pn if you want something smoother for the neck and a nice "bite" for the bridge
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: Whats a good match for PG in bridge
It takes seconds to remove the cover, soldered & potted. Cut the solder with a dremel, knife, or even sometimes just pops loose with a flathead screwdriver. We do this all the time.
An A5 cleans up neck PU's with A2's. I do it to all my Gibson neck HB's with A2's. They're muddy sounding at first, but once I swap magnets I get clear, articulate tones. You'll learn it's much better to spend $5 on a magnet, than buying new PU's that may or may not be any better than what you have.
It takes seconds to remove the cover, soldered & potted. Cut the solder with a dremel, knife, or even sometimes just pops loose with a flathead screwdriver. We do this all the time.
An A5 cleans up neck PU's with A2's. I do it to all my Gibson neck HB's with A2's. They're muddy sounding at first, but once I swap magnets I get clear, articulate tones. You'll learn it's much better to spend $5 on a magnet, than buying new PU's that may or may not be any better than what you have.
