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This is good to me. I thought they were sometimes too bright. Mine were all older. Man, now I have to try a set of newer 57/08.
PRS 57/08 pickups...whatcha think about 'em?
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dogrocketp
I drank the PRS kool aid, and it was tasty!
The 57/08’s are great. I put them in a custom 22 stoptail with a 5 way rotary. I also have them in a 2003 CE 24. They’re more mid focused, but still clear. I’d put 59/09’s as my second choice, and 58/15’s as my third.
JasonE
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57/08 = Best PRS pickup, EVER!
That is how I feel about them. I have them in most of my PRS guitars. Thankfully when I found the models I have most of them had the 57/08s stock, even a P22 Trem I have. I also have them in my HB guitars. I am not sure how may of those they put them in. I have two guitars that I swapped the stock pickups out and put them in myself. I did this to my SAS and my 594. I like the LT pickups in my 594 but I like the 57/08s better. It has better output and more punch with the 57/08s.
The 57/08s I have are from across a number of years. There is definitely some variation in them from year to year. I haven't played any of them that I don't like yet. I like the little bit of variation since I have them in a number of guitars. One of my guitars had an uncovered set in there stock. That changes the sound a bit as well.
That is how I feel about them. I have them in most of my PRS guitars. Thankfully when I found the models I have most of them had the 57/08s stock, even a P22 Trem I have. I also have them in my HB guitars. I am not sure how may of those they put them in. I have two guitars that I swapped the stock pickups out and put them in myself. I did this to my SAS and my 594. I like the LT pickups in my 594 but I like the 57/08s better. It has better output and more punch with the 57/08s.
The 57/08s I have are from across a number of years. There is definitely some variation in them from year to year. I haven't played any of them that I don't like yet. I like the little bit of variation since I have them in a number of guitars. One of my guitars had an uncovered set in there stock. That changes the sound a bit as well.
For whatever reason, my Stripped 58 was one of a handful of the best-sounding PRSes I've ever owned. After I sold it, I had immediate regret, ordered an SC58 and later an SC245, but couldn't recapture the magic until I got the McCarty SC PS model in 2014.
That says a lot about how great that run was. Or maybe I just had a 'find' that sounded killer?
There's one on Reverb in a color you might like. Pretty reasonably priced.
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Lewguitar
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And the Stripped 58 is a PRS USA guitar right?
Not an import like the Bernie.
There's one on ebay but it's a black sunburst sort of finish.
Not my look.
SinSir
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Pure core bliss. An absolutely amazing guitar. Here's my NGD with a follow up. Snatch one up and enjoy!
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I never thought of myself as a Gold top guy but as soon as I grabbed this one I knew I was in trouble! I've been on the hunt for a PRS SC for a couple years. I've probably played 100 and a few of them said take me home. A couple times I thought for sure today would be the day but walked out with...
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Yup. Real-deal, made-in-Maryland PRS.
Does that matter? I find it does, others might disagree.
Do you only buy on Ebay?
JasonE
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Decent price on a nice guitar.For whatever reason, my Stripped 58 was one of a handful of the best-sounding PRSes I've ever owned. After I sold it, I had immediate regret, ordered an SC58 and later an SC245, but couldn't recapture the magic until I got the McCarty SC PS model in 2014.
That says a lot about how great that run was. Or maybe I just had a 'find' that sounded killer?
There's one on Reverb in a color you might like. Pretty reasonably priced.
PRS Stripped 58 | Reverb
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Prina
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In addition to @László's recommendation consider this one at GC and they're having a 10% off sale:
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/PRS/2011-SC58-Solid-Body-Electric-Guitar.gc
It says SC58 but there's no fretboard binding which makes it a Stripped.
I got my four SE245's from there. Not a lot of info on the site but I called the stores for more detail on each. When I returned one, during their 45 day return policy for used guitars, there was no hassle and I only had to pay the $25 shipping. So it's a very low cost trial if you don't like it that much better than the Bernies.
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I have an older Core Studio model from 2011 which has the 57/08 and my buddy has a new Core Studio model which has the 58/15 LT pickups. He came over and we compared tones, and definitely the 57/08's are fuller sounding and warmer than the 58/15's, so much so, that my buddy offer to trade his guitar for mine! I just told him to change the pickups for 57/08's.
Cheers,
Arnie
Cheers,
Arnie
Lewguitar
Old Know It All
Well Bernie #3 showed up today and it's easily the best of the three.
57/08 pickups, MannMade bridge/tailpiece with adjustable brass saddles and brass studs, and MannMade locking tuners.
The 57/08 pickups are everything you all said they were.
They're a little hotter and have a fuller tone than the Antiquitys in my other Bernie.
But they have a beautiful tone that just feels good to play with.
I'm one happy camper!
57/08 pickups, MannMade bridge/tailpiece with adjustable brass saddles and brass studs, and MannMade locking tuners.
The 57/08 pickups are everything you all said they were.
They're a little hotter and have a fuller tone than the Antiquitys in my other Bernie.
But they have a beautiful tone that just feels good to play with.
I'm one happy camper!
JasonE
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Sounds like someone did some really nice upgrades to it. Good to hear you like the 57/08 pickups. They are truly my favorite pickup of any manufacturer. They just got those right. I have a number of guitars with them in them. I swapped out the pickups in my 594 for a set of 57/08s. The guitar was good before I did that. It is great now...
Going Modal
I should be practicing right now.
A Bernie with 57/08's and a Mann bridge? Holy heck..!!!
Lewguitar
Old Know It All
I think they might become my favorite pickup as well.Sounds like someone did some really nice upgrades to it. Good to hear you like the 57/08 pickups. They are truly my favorite pickup of any manufacturer. They just got those right. I have a number of guitars with them in them. I swapped out the pickups in my 594 for a set of 57/08s. The guitar was good before I did that. It is great now...
The tone is just about exactly what I was hoping to hear.
I have to admit it: I already like them a litte better than the Antiquitys I've been using for the last decade at least.
Lewguitar
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Seems to me the previous owner made an excellent guitar even better. How wonderful!
I'm glad you like them. Plus, the rest of us who love them don't have to feel guilty about saying they're great!
