CatStrangler
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What's the scoop? Having been recently informed of the unavailability of 53/10's even for a PS order, these have been suggested to me as an alternative. Anyone have a chance to try 'em out? What do you think?
58/15 pickups
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markintime
Wood Grain Devotee
Inquiring minds wanna know!
If memory serves, MA Pete has played them, and has ordered them for a Private Stock McCarty Singlecut. I don't know if he has the guitar yet, but he seemed very impressed with them at the time.
As I understand it, they're covered versions of the 85/15s, and in an interview with the British mag Guitarist, Paul said they're less bright as you'd expect with a covered pickup. On my Custom 24 30th (equipped with 85/15s, not 58/15s), they are very clear sounding, open pickups, very articulate, but also different from the 57/08 and 59/09. They also have more "cut" than the 53/10, which is a very warm and round pickup that some people might think of as dark (though I do not, I had 53/10s on my SC58 and thought they sounded superb - I think the 'dark' moniker came because their attack is rounder than the sharper attack of the 5x/0x pickups).
As I understand it, they're covered versions of the 85/15s, and in an interview with the British mag Guitarist, Paul said they're less bright as you'd expect with a covered pickup. On my Custom 24 30th (equipped with 85/15s, not 58/15s), they are very clear sounding, open pickups, very articulate, but also different from the 57/08 and 59/09. They also have more "cut" than the 53/10, which is a very warm and round pickup that some people might think of as dark (though I do not, I had 53/10s on my SC58 and thought they sounded superb - I think the 'dark' moniker came because their attack is rounder than the sharper attack of the 5x/0x pickups).
markintime
Wood Grain Devotee
Actually I'm wishing the 85/15's were available outside of PS. If my '13 SE doesn't sell, I wouldn't mind putting a set in it, if I could get 'em. Man, that would make an awesome pair of SE's!
DHW
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They may show up on the used market eventually with the 30th anniversay custom 24s having them... Probably cost 3x what the SE is worth though...
markintime
Wood Grain Devotee
I have no hesitation changing out pickups on any guitar. If I don't like thr pup I won't play the guitar. This is why I've put Bare Knuckles in a bunch of my guitars. On the subject of the 85/15-58/15's being availible on the market, I wouldn't expect to see many. This PRS pup is a home run. If they don't sell then in the PRS store I don't think many people will be unhappy enough to swap out the 85/15's
I agree, they're a home run for sure.
Grimr
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Same here. I've rarely kept stock pickups in guitars I've purchased. But for me the 85/15 sounds great.
Andres GTR357
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The 58/15 come in the new SC245 and sound amazing. They are very open and clear and we love them in my store. Never tried 53/10, but do have two sets stashed, from the time that PRS did sell them. An also agre the 85/15 are great pickups, Paul's research has really paid off.
I just installed a set in my CE-24, converted it to a 3-way with push pull, and gave it a complete setup.... I am too damn tired to play it now, but it is perfect and I will run them through their paces tomorrow for sure! I'll report back once I have jammed on them a bit....
God I love this ****....
God I love this ****....
CatStrangler
PRS Enthusiast
Thanks for the replies everyone, I will likely feel comfortable going with the 58/15's. Otherwise I may do some 408's on this project. There are some other changes at the PS department with regards to wood and inlay options that I am also thinking about workarounds for.
justmund
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As set of 85/15s just sold on eBay, so they're about here and there.
I'd love to pick up a set one day too
I'd love to pick up a set one day too
Do you mean 85/15's?
CatStrangler
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Nope, I was told 58/15's from my dealer who said they were very different from 85/15's. Possible they made a mistake but I don't think so.
Blues Trucker
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In the video mentioned above PRSh said they are the same except one is covered.
CatStrangler
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I kind of had that impression, but wasn't sure. I'm probably gonna take the leap with them for this particular instrument. I can see some potential advantages over the other offerings.
Not to take this too far OT but I'm wondering about this...! What's happening?
C&M Music - Lafayette
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Drag! Please, Do tell. I was bummed back in October to find some of what I wanted simply could not be done. Saving $$ to make another run. A bummer if there is more changes.
