Got My 5th PRS - May Put in New Pickups? Questions.

[McCarty Love]

Hey all. I picked up a really sweet S2 594 Singlecut and a few weeks ago, an S2 Custom 24

These are my 4th and 5th PRS' (2005 McCarty, Mira Semi Hollow, S2 Studio) and I think they are the bomb.

In order to get them to a level of clarity that I think they lack (otherwise, they are incredible), I've decided to do some pickup swapping.

I picked up some Dragon II pickups from a dealer for the S2 Custom 24...just haven't installed them yet.

The next question is the S2 594....been looking around on the interwebs for a used set of 2005 McCarty pickups, but also considering 58/08's or even some Bareknuckle Abraxas.

On the 594, has anyone rewired one one the style of Gibson 50's Les Pauls?

Pics of the new axes:

https://flic.kr/p/2nzm9JD

https://flic.kr/p/2nziHPf

 

[SinSir]

57/08 in the 594 for the win.

 

[hubbdub]

A killer pair! I second the 57/08's in the 594

 

[ScottR]

57/08 in the 594 for the win.

A killer pair! I second the 57/08's in the 594

What they said…57/08’s FTW!!

 

[McCarty Love]

The other members of my PRS team

https://www.flickr.com/gp/196100913@N07/64E42HdfL7

 

[ScottR]

The other members of my PRS team

https://www.flickr.com/gp/196100913@N07/64E42HdfL7

Those are some beauties!!! But 5 is an odd number, you need at least one more to make it an even half dozen.

 

[dmatthews]

Super additions, congrats!

 

[show_a_little_faith]

Congrats! Great score with those finishes, especially the flame on the singlecut

 

[McCarty Love]

Those are some beauties!!! But 5 is an odd number, you need at least one more to make it an even half dozen.

I'm a firm believer you're correct. Still on the hunt for another used core McCarty I can afford...(scored the one I have for $900..that will never happen again), and I may pickup an SE Hollowbody one of these days.

Been a PRS junkie for over 20 years

 

[show_a_little_faith]

I'm a firm believer you're correct. Still on the hunt for another used core McCarty I can afford...(scored the one I have for $900..that will never happen again), and I may pickup an SE Hollowbody one of these days.

Been a PRS junkie for over 20 years

I firmly endorse the SE Hollowbodys - I have one Piezo, one regular and also a Core Piezo. I love the HB!!

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Congratulations, lovely guitars.

 

[Gtrbldr]

Congrats and may I say: lovely top on that 594. looks to me like nothing short of a core!

 

[DogPhishHead]

Killer top on that S2, one of the best I've seen. Definitely, 57/08 for that 594....you'll love them !

 

[danktat]

Sweet! And I am definitely a D2 fan. So that set should rip in that 22.

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

57/08’s or 57/08 neck with 59/09 treble. Or BKP Mules

 

[McCarty Love]

Just got a smoking deal on a set of brand new 57/08's for $350 so that's what's happening.

Now the big question...drop em in with the existing wiring or wire it up like a 50's Les Paul?

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

Even though it’s a nice S2, I’d spend the money and redo the wiring. That way you can always revert back in the event it one day leaves your side.

 

[bodia]

Those are some beauties!!! But 5 is an odd number, you need at least one more to make it an even half dozen.

I'm a firm believer you're correct. Still on the hunt for another used core McCarty I can afford...(scored the one I have for $900..that will never happen again), and I may pickup an SE Hollowbody one of these days.

Been a PRS junkie for over 20 years

No, no, no. This is completely wrong. Has to be a prime number. So, 7 is the next target. Then 11 and 13.

 

[Broseph]

They sell drop in wiring kit for the 594 series. Be aware that tone pots will hang higher but I never minded it. Made grabbing to split so easy. And I think the drop in pickup selector for single cuts will not work for s2 tops. Need a different washer system to grab it. Those are available on stew mac but such a hassle. Easier to get a short switchcraft and call it a day.

 

[Broseph]

Also that Cherry burst 594 is glorious. Congrats.