Just one pickup - (sort of) poll

513 (I can get every sound I need from it)-> 408 (even though there isnt a significant difference between the tone options to my ears, the tones that it does deliver, it delivers very very well... articulate and strong, I leave mine in one configuration: neck in single, bridge in hum)->Narrowfields-> 58/15LT (very dynamic and responsive, reminds me of a singing voice)->57/08 neck->DGT bridge.
 
Great responses! So far, we've got 408 , 57/08, 59/09, DGT, 513 and almost... m :). Getting some momentum in the 408 and 57/08 (ish) areas.

Anyone surprised by what's not been mentioned yet? Hopefully we'll some some more responses soon. Oh, and thank you all - I was on the fence and you pushed me over: bought some 57/08's today.
 
Threepiece said:
.....bought some 57/08's today.
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Awesome. While I said 408 Narrow "if there could only be one", it's the 57/08 that changed EVERYTHING for me. When I got my SC245 57/08 Ltd, I felt a "religious" moment - my playing got better, my tone got better, the inspiration and desire to create increased...silly, but it's the truth. I just did a show in Palm Bay, FL using that SC245 and I was on fire, lol. The ONLY 57/08s I have that aren't jaw dropping (still killer, but not quite the same) are the uncovered versions in my P22.

Anyway, I hope you find them to be as awe-inspiring as I have!!
 
I'm really trying to decide between 5909's and \m/. I could use either for just about any music.
 
markd21 said:
Awesome. While I said 408 Narrow "if there could only be one", it's the 57/08 that changed EVERYTHING for me. When I got my SC245 57/08 Ltd, I felt a "religious" moment - my playing got better, my tone got better, the inspiration and desire to create increased...silly, but it's the truth. I just did a show in Palm Bay, FL using that SC245 and I was on fire, lol. The ONLY 57/08s I have that aren't jaw dropping (still killer, but not quite the same) are the uncovered versions in my P22.

Anyway, I hope you find them to be as awe-inspiring as I have!!
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Thanks! I have an s2 c24 that I got for $600 that I'm starting to love. I replaced all the electronics with core but was really stuck on which way to go with the pups. So many good choices. After the recommends here I looked for 408s, but they are hard to find and with the different sizes might seemed iffy. the 57's are available and I heard a bunch of A/B with them on youtube, so I'm pretty sure they'll rock. I'm psyched to be getting them (though I really debated them and 59's). Who knows, maybe I'll end up getting 59's for my lp. :)
 
Cool. Yeah, the whole thing with the 408s are that they are totally proprietary. I doubt there will ever be "retro-fit" versions because of the bizarre shape. If you are curious, I have been doing demo vids of my PRS guitars - kind of going more in depth than the usual "reviews". I know when I was looking at buying these instruments I really didn't find expansive reviews/demos. I know the features (I can read, lol) and the sound examples would be quick and not cover the entire tonal range of the instrument. I have been taking some time and making vids that cover the guitar's tonal spectrum whist spending less time on features (still helps to cover them a little). I just did one on my S2 Standard 22 (because that is a VERY polarizing guitar, and there is minimal info out these on them) but I am thinking of doing my Paul's Guitar this week. It has the narrow 408 pickups, and a MASSIVE amount of cool tones. It'll probably be a long one since there is so much in it, but it'll be fun to do. Want me to let you know when I finish it?

And, just for fun....here's the one I did last week. I am kinda cheesy and not too comfortable talking to the camera yet, but it's fun!!

 
markd21 said:
Cool. Yeah, the whole thing with the 408s are that they are totally proprietary. I doubt there will ever be "retro-fit" versions because of the bizarre shape. If you are curious, I have been doing demo vids of my PRS guitars - kind of going more in depth than the usual "reviews". I know when I was looking at buying these instruments I really didn't find expansive reviews/demos. I know the features (I can read, lol) and the sound examples would be quick and not cover the entire tonal range of the instrument. I have been taking some time and making vids that cover the guitar's tonal spectrum whist spending less time on features (still helps to cover them a little). I just did one on my S2 Standard 22 (because that is a VERY polarizing guitar, and there is minimal info out these on them) but I am thinking of doing my Paul's Guitar this week. It has the narrow 408 pickups, and a MASSIVE amount of cool tones. It'll probably be a long one since there is so much in it, but it'll be fun to do. Want me to let you know when I finish it?

And, just for fun....here's the one I did last week. I am kinda cheesy and not too comfortable talking to the camera yet, but it's fun!!

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This is completely awesome! Please clue me when you do the 408s.
 
Threepiece said:
BTW, killer looking studio in the background - holy crap!
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Thanks man...that's my baby!!! Spent years building it up. A lot of it is older gear from the early-md 90s, but it gets the job done. At its heart it's a ProTools HD system that I bought off a studio that was upgrading. It's a couple versions old, but I got all the HD cards, interfaces and a MASSIVE array plug-ins at an unbelievable price. Most of the outboard gear, and even the board barely get used, but they look good, lol!!!
 
There are so many PRSi that I wouldn't want to revoice with a pickup change. Choosing only one, it would probably be the DGT, but that would be the wrong fit in a Starla or Vela. I know I'm harshing the fantasy question, but one pickup would be SO boring.
 
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