Humbucker options for a HSS modded Silver Sky SE?

[Lehik]

Hey fellows.

I'm considering modding my Silver Sky SE to HSS. Yes, I know that with full-sized humbucker it does require some routing, but that's not a problem. I'm not really into super high gainy tones, so I'm searching for options that can deliver great sound without being too heavy and that would work well with the stock 635JM "S"s on the neck and middle. Any recommendations? I almost went with a Thornbucker after hearing a demo on YouTube, but decided that it might wise to ask first.

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Can’t remember who, but someone here did this.

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

57/08

 

[SinSir]

Second the 5708 or go for gold and get a 5909

 

[markd21]

I agree with the fellas above. Both great choices. My suggestion would be 57/08. However, if you want the same type of vibe but more affordable...Duncan Seth Lover or Antiquity. You can get the Antiquity with an unaged cover if you want.

 

[Dirty_Boogie]

This thread might be helpful:

Silver Sky SE MODS: Sure, why not?

I got this 2022 Silver Sky SE back in May of 2022 as a gift. I considered buying one for some time prior to. I hesitated only because I had a few Core SS's already. My intention was always to modify the SE with these specific mods (similar to what I've done to my Core models), but only if I...

forums.prsguitars.com

 

[frankencat]

I put a Dimarzio Tone Zone S in the bridge of mine and it sounds great.

 

[MWebster]

Bareknuckle Riff Raff bridge! Tight bass, lower output, smooth punchy high end. Inspired from the early 60's humbuckers. That description does sound right up Mayer's alley so I fathom they'd jive well with the silver sky single coils AND not overpower them either.

I'll edit this and say check out the stacked single coils from either Dimarzio or Seymour Duncan. They are hum cancelling, still have that glassy single coil sound but way more depth and oomph. Something like the SD vintage stack, Dimarzio virtual solo or heavy blues 2 etc.

 

[Lehik]

Big thanks to everyone for the suggestions! Listened quite a lot of different comparison videos based on your suggestions and ended up trying the Duncan Seth Lover with this one. Thanks @markd21 for mentioning that pickup

 

[markd21]

It should blend nicely with the single coils. I have used the Seth Lover in CS Charvels before paired up with Antiquity Singles and Fender 57/62 pickups. GREAT sounds. Enjoy - it's going to be a tone beast!

 

[JasonE]

I would recommend trying a 57/08 if you end up not liking the Seth Lover. I have Seth Lovers in two different guitars. My biggest issue with them is that in one of the guitars that has them has unwanted feedback issues at gig volumes. I am not talking crazy loud but a decent volume. The strange part about this is this guitar is a solid body. The other guitar I have them in is a hollow body and it doesn't have the feedback issue. I would have thought it would have been exactly the opposite of that. After some research I found out that the Pearly Gates pickup is essentially the Seth Lover but is wax potted. I went to those and the feedback issue went away and the guitar still sounded great. I recently put the Seths back in and sold the guitar.

 

[Lehik]

My biggest issue with them is that in one of the guitars that has them has unwanted feedback issues at gig volumes...

Ok, good to know. Remains to be seen if I end up having similar issues in my case.
Hopefully not

 

[Lehik]

For those wanting to see the end result, check this thread: https://forums.prsguitars.com/threads/prs-silver-sky-se-mod-thread.56727/#post-868224

Thanks again

 

[ViperDoc]

Ok, good to know. Remains to be seen if I end up having similar issues in my case.
Hopefully not

That's because the Seth Lover is NOT POTTED.

[EDIT: I just read all of JasonE's comment. There you go.]