57/08 pickups in Stripped 58 versus 57/08 pickups in Korina McCarty

[Curt Musgrove]

So, I have a Stripped 58 with 57/08 pickups and I absolutely the tone. I have a Korina McCarty and I love the way it feels and plays, but I hated the way it sounded with the McCarty pickups. So, I took the leap and put 57/08 pickups in it. Well, in comparison, the McKorina is louder than the Stripped 58, and although it sounds better, I am still not happy with the McKorina's tone. It is definitely NOT the same as the stripped 58, even with the same pickups. I know, I know - different woods and all, but I did not think the difference would be this significant. So - what now? I like the guitar, but I do not like the tone. Any other pickup options? Should I just give up on the Korina and move on from the guitar???

 

[Whitecat]

The scale length difference (yes, that half inch matters), not to mention the two piece bridge on the Stripper - all important parts of the equation and those are two things that you cannot change with the McK...

Perhaps look at some non-PRS pickup options?

 

[László]

I'd put humbucker sized P-90s in a Korina McCarty. Something really different from what you have. P-90s and korina seem to be a good combination oftentimes.

 

[prsrocker1988]

I'd put humbucker sized P-90s in a Korina McCarty. Something really different from what you have. P-90s and korina seem to be a good combination oftentimes.

For sure.....love my Korina McCarty Soapbar!