Glenn Gross
Another Old Guy
I’m going to start thinning the Gibson herd to justify this in my mind. Pics next week when it arrives. I’m interested to hear the difference between the 53/10s and the 57/08s that PTC put in my McBrazzy.
ME Quatro Incoming
- Thread starter Glenn Gross
- Start date
gush
Where is that speedo pic
Huge difference. I like the 5310 bridge but not the 5708 bridge.
Love to have a quatro.
Congrats
Love to have a quatro.
Congrats
Going Modal
I should be practicing right now.
Would love to hear your thoughts, Glenn. I have a McCarty with 57/08's and new (to me) a 53/10 Ltd, too. I happen to find both the 57/08's and the 53/10's to be astonishingly good, compared to even the most cherished name-brand pickups on the market. (Of course, it doesn't hurt that both PRS guitars ring out loud like a church bell, they're so musical.)
IMO, 53/10s are the best pickups to ever come out of PRS. They hail from the 'PAF' camp, with thick, rich, harmonically laden tones, but with the articulation and clarity of a clean P-90.
Congrats on your MEQ (currently on my short list), and I'll be interested to hear your impressions.
Glenn Gross
Another Old Guy
It just showed up (FedEx Home) in one day, despite it being the week before Christmas! I’ll give it several hours for the temperature to equalize and hope to post something tonight.
Tone-y
New Member
How are you liking your 53/10 limited?
Glenn Gross
Another Old Guy
First impressions to follow.
Glenn Gross
Another Old Guy
So, I put a fresh set of strings on it and grabbed the McBrazzy which has new 57/08s. I’ve been using D-style amps lately and plugged into a Louis Electric Cobra (Dumble 183 clone). I agree with AaaCee’s assessment about the clarity. I would say that they have more sparkle, particularly split, than the 57/08s. I’ll have to put them next to some P90s. They also seem to have a little less gain and mids. However, the McBrazzy seems to be heavier, which may account for some of this. Increasing the OD gain and using the amp’s mid switch thicken things up if needed. FWIW, I play Blues at no more than medium gain.
Having said all that, this is low volume stuff at home. After the craziness is over, I hope to have the opportunity to use these out in the real world. YMMV.
Having said all that, this is low volume stuff at home. After the craziness is over, I hope to have the opportunity to use these out in the real world. YMMV.
Going Modal
I should be practicing right now.
"Dayum!" That's all I have to say. You know how Paul is frequently seen demo'ing his guitars just by plucking them acoustically and listening to them ring out loud? Yeah, this one does "that thing." It sustains like I'd swear there was a compressor pedal running. And the 53/10's are amazing, too. Will definitely be sharing more opinions & pictures once I can set the scene & mood for some "glamour shots."
But as far as Glenn Gross's new MEQ pictured above... Nice guitar, man! That color is stunning--and I bet the darker fade around the edges matches perfectly with the rosewood neck. I heartily approve!
WOW!!
First impressions to follow.
dmatthews
Dave's not here
Dayum dude... phenomenal...
Tone-y
New Member
That's a sweet looking guitar. I bet that one is going to be amazing
Tone-y
New Member
Yeah my one really rings out acoustically as well, and sustains. As it's my only PRS, and I haven't really played any others it's hard to compare but it really does seem more resonant than other guitars.
Bill SAS 513
Just another old guy in a T-shirt
Wow...congrats!
Glenn Gross
Another Old Guy
It popped up on TGP. I get lucky sometimes.
bodia
Authorities said.....best leave it.....unsolved
Dude, that's a killer looking guitar!
