57/08 bridge pickup reads 7800 ohms…. What the heck?

[Rod/]

57/08 bridge models are usually 8900 to 9300 ohms. The 7800 ohm version I have has the etched cover. Is there that much variation? I’ve measured it in and out of the guitar. It’s not a TCI version…. It does sound quite good but not quite as punchy as my other hotter 57/08’s

 

[Gtrbldr]

The 57/08 is notoriously all over the map. I have a non etched bridge in my McC that reads about the same as yours (7.9), and another non etched version that reads about 8.5. I reached out to customer service and suggested they might have accidentally put a neck PU in the bridge, but I was given to understand it is within tolerances.

I think that is kind of weird, especially since the specs seem to be around what you quote. Both of my bridge PUs were most likely made within a month of each other (serial nrs of the guitars) and are the early early versions. I doubt they did a revision within that time frame, withing a couple of months after launch, but that is up to PRS I guess. Consistency is one of the many great things about PRS, but the 57/08 is quite the exception.

Guitars sound great by the way, and the lower output one suits the McC very well.

 

[dirtbiker427]

I have a Metal bridge that PRS says is supposed to meter 15.9 and mine is 14.6. That is a difference of 8%. I'm not sure what PRS standards are for winding but that's a big variance.

 

[SinSir]

5708 can read all over and often more in the lower range. Still fantastic sounding. I raise the bridge quite a bit more than usual and/or more tweaking of pole pieces. One of the reasons I like to pair with 5909 but even those can be on the lower side than expected

Also note that temperature can have an affect on ohm readings. I split time between 2 places and often a third. My readings vary from region to region.

 

[markd21]

Yes. I prefer the lower output 57/08 from the original release.

 

[SinSir]

Yes. I prefer the lower output 57/08 from the original release.

Many do with ears I trust and there's no denying something speical is going on with them. It's all what works for you. I'm a mix and match pickup whore.. 5909 and 5708 is pretty amazing

 

[Davey]

As others have said, they are all over the place. Some like the "hotter" versions and some like the "cooler" ones.
I'm in the low output camp and have a few sets of the early ones.
My KL33 is stock with 7.91/8.10
Another set in my SE Bernie 7.94/7.99
Also have 7.65/7.93

To me they have a nice mellow tone but plenty of bite when you want.

 

[ChuckG]

I have a Metal bridge that PRS says is supposed to meter 15.9 and mine is 14.6. That is a difference of 8%. I'm not sure what PRS standards are for winding but that's a big variance.

My Metal Bridge, in my 24-08, measures about 14.7 also. I thought it was just mine..

 

[GGJJGG]

Is the 57/08 still in any current production guitars?

 

[Davey]

I have a Metal bridge that PRS says is supposed to meter 15.9 and mine is 14.6. That is a difference of 8%. I'm not sure what PRS standards are for winding but that's a big variance.

My Metal Bridge, in my 24-08, measures about 14.7 also. I thought it was just mine..

I had to go and check
My Cu24 Floyd is 16.5

 

[SinSir]

Is the 57/08 still in any current production guitars?

There's some CE24 floating out there with 5708 but most have 8515. Typically dealer "exclusives" for the big boxes/online.

 

[Bogner]

57/08 bridge models are usually 8900 to 9300 ohms. The 7800 ohm version I have has the etched cover. Is there that much variation? I’ve measured it in and out of the guitar. It’s not a TCI version…. It does sound quite good but not quite as punchy as my other hotter 57/08’s

Sounds Like A 57/0-No Model...Highly Coveted.

 

[dirtbiker427]

I had to go and check
My Cu24 Floyd is 16.5

Mine was bought new separately from a guitar. It is also a TCI version maybe that's why, who knows.

 

[Rod/]

I just received another 57/08 to go in the bridge of my other S2 594 McCarty….
It’s new…A TCI version and this one measures 8500 ohms…. All over the place as others have said..

 

[Rod/]

I have a Metal bridge that PRS says is supposed to meter 15.9 and mine is 14.6. That is a difference of 8%. I'm not sure what PRS standards are for winding but that's a big variance.

With a pickup that’s that hot, 8% under isn’t really going to make much difference… there are many more factors at play besides an impedance measurement..

 

[dirtbiker427]

OK, so I forgot I have a new 57/08 treble in my box of extra pickups. I put a meter to it to compare to the results here...

9.28K

 

[SinSir]

OK, so I forgot I have a new 57/08 treble in my box of extra pickups. I put a meter to it to compare to the results here...

9.28K

That's my favorite 5708. Much more like a covered 5909. They've even changed that release recently. The newest 5708 from the accessory store is 8.9 now for a while the one before was 9.3.

 

[gush]

That's my favorite 5708. Much more like a covered 5909. They've even changed that release recently. The newest 5708 from the accessory store is 8.9 now for a while the one before was 9.3.

I have a 5708 bridge in my drawer. If I remember I can check it when I get home.