The Fight
Long Hair Demigod
Hey guys!
So I've been wanting to change my pickups in my custom 24 for a wile now, to see what else is out there.
Got my 59/09 pickups in today, covered with brushed nickel. I got so excited I wasted no time installing them.
I also polished the guitar and changed the strings, though it took a wile bcs of the floyd rose. My amp was on stand by the whole time to get the tubes nice and warm. When I finally got around to playing the guitar I found my self in total bliss. Not only was I a bit confused with the totally unexpected sound but utterly amazed with the tone. My guitar sounds so nice!
The 59/09 are alot warmer than I expected, probably due to the fact they are a bit under wound. Which is funny bcs my 57/08 are a little over wound, kind of a clash here but no problem ..
They are similar to my old hfs but more vintage to my ears. Not as much bottom end as the hfs but more mojo or something. Definitely more mid driven with a bit of paf squishiness. Sry can't really explain sound. I am a huge fan of the hfs pickup due to its ability to cut through a mix, and bring on clear but heavy chugs that have no flub. I will say though that they can be a bit much.
Ive used the hfs/vb combo for ten years now and it's been my main sound for a metal/ heavy rock for a wile. But the last four years my taste for music has taken a left turn and I find myself playing classic rock more and more. So here I am now spending my money on more expensive pickups
I love this change for the 59/09 and these are definitely staying in this guitar!
Also I will add that I'm really impressed by the coil split in the neck position, probably the best I've heard ever. Alot of meat to the twang, very much easier to play Strat style leads with this one, but I've never owned a strat so I'm not really sure if that counts...
So I've been wanting to change my pickups in my custom 24 for a wile now, to see what else is out there.
Got my 59/09 pickups in today, covered with brushed nickel. I got so excited I wasted no time installing them.
I also polished the guitar and changed the strings, though it took a wile bcs of the floyd rose. My amp was on stand by the whole time to get the tubes nice and warm. When I finally got around to playing the guitar I found my self in total bliss. Not only was I a bit confused with the totally unexpected sound but utterly amazed with the tone. My guitar sounds so nice!
The 59/09 are alot warmer than I expected, probably due to the fact they are a bit under wound. Which is funny bcs my 57/08 are a little over wound, kind of a clash here but no problem ..
They are similar to my old hfs but more vintage to my ears. Not as much bottom end as the hfs but more mojo or something. Definitely more mid driven with a bit of paf squishiness. Sry can't really explain sound. I am a huge fan of the hfs pickup due to its ability to cut through a mix, and bring on clear but heavy chugs that have no flub. I will say though that they can be a bit much.
Ive used the hfs/vb combo for ten years now and it's been my main sound for a metal/ heavy rock for a wile. But the last four years my taste for music has taken a left turn and I find myself playing classic rock more and more. So here I am now spending my money on more expensive pickups
I love this change for the 59/09 and these are definitely staying in this guitar!
Also I will add that I'm really impressed by the coil split in the neck position, probably the best I've heard ever. Alot of meat to the twang, very much easier to play Strat style leads with this one, but I've never owned a strat so I'm not really sure if that counts...