I need Pick-up suggestions for 1995 PRS Custom 24

[Graptemys]

Hi,
I bought my PRS Custom 24

brand new in 1995. I has the tremolo bridge and 5-way pick-up selector, with no switch. I and others fee l the pick-ups are too hot and the guitar is labeled as a metal guitar. Can you give me suggestions as to what kind of pick-up to put in the neck position that would lower output and more vintage sounding so I could use the bridge pick-up for the heavier stuff and the neck for the more bluesy/classic rock sound.

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

59/09 set or 57/08 neck with 59/09 bridge

 

[Graptemys]

59/09 set or 57/08 neck with 59/09 bridge

So, you are saying I should replace both? The bridge pick-up is fine I think. I just want a softer sound option for the neck?

 

[AP515]

In my opinion the 59/09's will be hotter than what you are asking for. I have 59/09's in a Cu24 stoptail and they are smoking hot. I think the 57/08's are a good choice. If you want super vintage and you don't mind going outside of PRS made product, Seth Lovers are really good.

 

[Graptemys]

I don't mind going outside of PRS, but if I can stay inside I will.

Chris

In my opinion the 59/09's will be hotter than what you are asking for. I have 59/09's in a Cu24 stoptail and they are smoking hot. I think the 57/08's are a good choice. If you want super vintage and you don't mind going outside of PRS made product, Seth Lovers are really good.

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[dogrocketp]

If the neck is too hot, back it down. Most people don’t like the hotness of the bridge. Further from the strings will clean it up.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

I’d try and find a four conductor 57/08 so the splits and rotary still work as designed.

But first, I’d try lowering the pickup and lowering the pole pieces. I’ve had a lot of success with PRS pickups that I’ve found too hot by doing this.

 

[Graptemys]

Thanks. I will try that. Two friends keep saying I should get a Seymour Duncan Jazz humbucker. Here is my guitar.

I don't mind going outside of PRS, but if I can stay inside I will.

Chris


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[sergiodeblanc]

Thanks. I will try that. Two friends keep saying I should get a Seymour Duncan Jazz humbucker. Here is my guitar.

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[Graptemys]

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[Graptemys]

I’m not sure why these won’t post. I did the imgur app on this last attempt.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

I’m not sure why these won’t post. I did the imgur app on this last attempt.

Just re-read and keep trying. You’ll get it.

 

[Graptemys]

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[sergiodeblanc]

I may be limited by that three post thing before I am allowed to post a link. I did make three posts in the last hour but the pictures still won't show up. Someone may have to give me permission. I did the Imgur app exactly like the instructions.

Word!

Yeah, maybe there’s a software thing going on?

Keep trying and stick around, even if it needs a day, I’d love to see your guitar and help.

 

[Jazzedout]

As others said, try lowering the pickup...
I always thought the Vintage Bass on the early customs is there to bring a more classic neck pickup to the aggressive HFS bridge and that's part of the versatility of these guitars...

 

[HankinTexas]

Hi,
I bought my PRS Custom 24

brand new in 1995. I has the tremolo bridge and 5-way pick-up selector, with no switch. I and others fee l the pick-ups are too hot and the guitar is labeled as a metal guitar. Can you give me suggestions as to what kind of pick-up to put in the neck position that would lower output and more vintage sounding so I could use the bridge pick-up for the heavier stuff and the neck for the more bluesy/classic rock sound.

57/08's are very sweet clear sounding P/U's. I believe these would be considered some of PRS's all time best P/U's.

 

[Graptemys]

Word!

Yeah, maybe there’s a software thing going on?

Keep trying and stick around, even if it needs a day, I’d love to see your guitar and help.

Click here to learn how to post photos for free. We can’t see yours.:

https://forums.prsguitars.com/threads/how-to-post-photos-for-free-using-imgur-2020-edition.42565/

Click here to learn how to post photos for free. We can’t see yours.:

https://forums.prsguitars.com/threads/how-to-post-photos-for-free-using-imgur-2020-edition.42565/

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Congratulations that’s some lovely figuring in that top.

 

[Mark Ray]

Yeah, I'm a broken record.

Dragon 1's for the win!

 

[Tahlee]

Congrats! I love it.