Ever tried a 58/15LT neck with a 57/08 bridge?
In theory you'd get the extra clarity from the neck pickup that a lot of players prefer and the classic tone of a 57 PAF from the bridge pickup that a lot of people prefer.
I'll bet that'd be a cool set!
As it is, the 57/08 set is my favorite PRS set. But I can see someone wanting a little more clarity from the 57/08 neck pickup for some things. Jazzy chords, Steely Dan type stuff maybe....
It is a cool set!
I have several guitars with both, new and old 5708, and couple mixed sets. I personally prefer the 5708 bridge over the 5815LT. The neck, is
almost a push, but I slightly prefer the 5815LT neck. Split is absolutely fantastic. There's a little different flavor, but not worlds apart. I wouldn't kick either out of my guitar. I've found through the kemper, there are more profiles I like the 5708 neck, but with the right profile and 5815LT neck watch out! Awesome!
My SAS has a new 5708 bridge and 5815LT neck combo. My KL33 has a covered 5909 bridge and 5815LT neck combo. Both are fantastic.
If I had to pick just one or the other between the 5708 and 5815LT I'd take the 5708. They are my all time favorite PRS pickup set as well. To me new or old are both great. The old ones have a very bell like quality to them, but the new are better suited for me in an everyday guitar. More is the best way to describe them, the new actually remind me more of my covered 5909 than the older 5708, maybe somewhere in between. I've always said the 5909 and 5708 are somewhat similar, but more with the 5909. That's the new 5708 to me too.
My vote is 5708 for an all around set. They always sound great!
Edit- Not to confuse the decision, but I'll add the 5815LT split with the middle pickup in the SAS is magical. Love that sound probably more than any of my strats.