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Old SC 245 owners, what are the pickups like?

I went searching for this topic, but couldn't seem to find anything on the pickups specifically. Any owners of a 2000s era SC245 in here? What...

Thread by: Beery Swine, Dec 4, 2019, 24 replies, in forum: Electric Instruments

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Hum coming through on humbuckers

I purchased an SE 24 Custom this summer, I am very happy with it. However when I switch tap from single-coil to humbucker, the 60 cycle hum I can...

Thread by: Tom E Baer, Nov 9, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: Electric Instruments

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How do 85/15 s pickups compare to #7 s pickups?

Hi all, I just got a second hand PRS S2 Custom 22 (2016) from a guitar swap. It mounts #7 S Pickups as is from 2016 and to be honest, my first...

Thread by: Josh_guitarreiru, Oct 3, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: General Discussion

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Thoughts on how rig and location effects how you like components

So I did my first gig in a long time over the weekend. I was a sub rhythm player for a buddy's blues band at the local horse racing track. Was...

Thread by: Big Mike, Sep 25, 2019, 77 replies, in forum: Electric Instruments

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2-Wire to 4-Wire Conversion

Has anyone here ever converted a 2-conductor pickup into a 4 conductor pick up? I ask because I have a Tremonti SE that I’ve upgraded with USA...

Thread by: Hungerbeast, Jul 31, 2019, 13 replies, in forum: Electric Instruments

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Anyone try Starla pups in anything besides a Starla?

Love the clarity, string separation and sound of the Starla core pups. Anyone ever tried them in something other than a Starla? Something with...

Thread by: Blakemore, Apr 17, 2019, 15 replies, in forum: Electric Instruments

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PRS Studio S2 D-Style pickups

I'm looking for some pickups that could replace me D-Style pickups on my studio. Something that is the same size but has more presence and bite. I...

Thread by: paulstar08, Apr 6, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: PTC - PRS Tech Center

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CU24 '2016 w 85/15 buzz when touching pickup coils

EDIT: I've made a mistake in topic, I meant pickup poles Hi! I have a problem with my '2016 CU24 with 85/15's. When I'm touching the poles on...

Thread by: pmdez, Feb 7, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: PTC - PRS Tech Center

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Thoughts on Sound of S2 Studio

A couple days ago I picked up an S2 Studio with the hopes of adding a versatile "super Strat" to my collection. And I must say, everything about...

Thread by: pinstripeninjas, Jan 25, 2019, 27 replies, in forum: Electric Instruments

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Pickups for 2003 McCarty

Hi everybody. New PRS user here. I traded a Les Paul Standard for a 2003 McCarty. Playing it for 3 weeks now and I'm really happy with it. Build...

Thread by: Apothecarius, Jan 23, 2019, 31 replies, in forum: Electric Instruments

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Do covered 57/08 pickups have square bobbins?

Hello - trying to determine if I remove the covers on my 57/08 pickups, if they will have the square bobbin look that I'm after. Does anyone know?...

Thread by: caldera, Jan 3, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: General Discussion

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Coil Tap - Question for Geeks

The other day, I was fiddling around with the neck pickup height and pole height on my core model Starla, trying to get the neck to sound...

Thread by: GavQuinn, Nov 21, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: General Discussion

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PRS Silver Sky pickups - reradius?

Can the middle pole pieces of the Silver Sky be pushed down slightly to match the new 9.5~12 radius of my soon to be refretted SS. I know I can...

Thread by: tildeslash, Oct 21, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Electric Instruments

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PRS S2 Standard 24-fret - Swapped Pickups?

Hey guys, this is for those of you who have the PRS S2 Standard 24-fret, specifically! If you decided to replace your stock Korean pickups, I'd...

Thread by: bjornkom, Sep 8, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: General Discussion

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59/09 vs 57/08 vs 85/15 pickups???

Looking for some new pickups to put in my S2 Custom 24. I play rock, blues, gospel, funk, worship. Looking for a good, strong sound. Looking for...

Thread by: titansfan4196, Aug 11, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: Electric Instruments

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S2 custom 24 replacement pickups?

Thinking about replacing the pickups in my S2 custom 24... looking for better sustain, more clarity... thinking of putting in the 85/15 pickups....

Thread by: titansfan4196, Aug 6, 2018, 8 replies, in forum: Electric Instruments

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PRS Pickups Like Super HiLo'Tron's

Hi, I am new to the PRS world and just picked up a SE Custom 24 with 85/15's. I am coming from a Gretsch Electromatic with Super HiLo'Trons and...

Thread by: jacobmatthew, Aug 3, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: General Discussion

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Sunday Handwound Pickups - PRS Starla

[IMG] [IMG] [IMG][IMG] Recently I decided to take the plunge and have my Starla's pickups replaced to exactly what I wanted. It's a 2008, and...

Thread by: GavQuinn, Jul 27, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Electric Instruments

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PRS SE Paul Allender Pickup Upgrades Help

Hey ya'll. New to the group and looking for some advice to upgrade my PRS SE Paul Allender! With my other guitars, I've made pickup upgrades that,...

Thread by: delay101, Jul 18, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: General Discussion

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Vela Neck Pickup

Anybody seen any Vela neck pickups being sold? I'd like to get my hands on one for a project. Didn't see anything on Reverb or the Bay. Thought...

Thread by: drdoom8793, Jul 16, 2018, 12 replies, in forum: Electric Instruments

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