Wholeheartedly agree, with the minor exception being that I think the 53/10s are not only the best PRS pickups, but among the best humbuckers I've ever heard, period. I've never played or even heard an Artist V however.I think 53/10s are among the best PRS pups ever so I'd gravitate to the MEQ based on that alone.
That's entirely possible, as I lean toward a true PAF/vintage tonality, and rely on turning up my amp or using a boost pedal of some variety when I want more push. Sweet, articulate, harmonically rich cleans are what really float my boat.I had an MEQ and I might be the lone person who did not like the 53/10's. I found them underpowered and lacked sizzle, but I like more gain than a typical MEQ owner I think. I should have swapped the pups before selling it off because the rest of the guitar rocked.
That's entirely possible, as I lean toward a true PAF/vintage tonality, and rely on turning up my amp or using a boost pedal of some variety when I want more push. Sweet, articulate, harmonically rich cleans are what really float my boat.
Hopefully, it's not only for the pickups I would choose an MEQ over the Artist V. I am more of a metalhead, albeit an older one, than a blues or rock player, so most of the PRS pickups are a little underpowered for me. The 59/09 are borderline and the Metal Pickups are just about right. I suspect the 53/10's will be a little low output for me and I would probably end up changing them anyway.
Well I found a nice MEQ. It it is inbound now. Artist V's are hard to find. Not sure beyond looks what the Artist V offers over a regular CU22?
Artist top, ebony fretboard, different pickups, different switching.
Great looking MEQ !Well I found a nice MEQ. It it is inbound now. Artist V's are hard to find. Not sure beyond looks what the Artist V offers over a regular CU22?
Drop dead "Gore-Juss".