PRS Pickups - Analysis/Comparison

[Dirty_Boogie]

Wondering if anyone has ever created a list of all the PRS pickups over the years, including the general tonal/output characteristics of each, and how each pup was rerceived/perceived by PRS owners (best ever, least favorite, all-time classic, most popular among northeastern Norwegian black metalers, etc.)

For those of you who've been around for a long time in the PRS world, this would be a great resource to compile. (And if one already exists, please let me know where I can find it.)

 

[toothace]

There's this...

https://forums.prsguitars.com/threa...hasing-5-pickups-in-5-days.29362/#post-373018

There's also a chart someone composed similar to what you are describing, but I can't seem to find it... anyone?

 

[garrettb]

https://forums.prsguitars.com/threads/list-of-prs-pickup-specs.8055/

 

[veinbuster]

Crgtr’s massive pickup demo using Mr Clean must still be around.

 

[PXR5]

What are #6 pickups specs.
I have some in Satin Singlecut fixed bridge all hog Core. Looking to see if a more vintage PAF type pickup will suit or possibly Mcarty pickups from the early 2000 era. I'd like covered pickups and a neck coil split.

 

[Greywolf]

PRS #6 data :
Treble (Bridge Humbucker)

Magnet Type -Unknown?

Measured DC – 11.65K ohms

4 conductor cable

Bass (Neck Humbucker)

Magnet Type -Unknown?

Measured DC – 7.87K ohms

4 conductor cable

source: https://electricpickupartist.wordpress.com/2016/12/25/prs-6-treble-bass-humbucker-set/

 

[PXR5]

PRS #6 data :
Treble (Bridge Humbucker)

Magnet Type -Unknown?

Measured DC – 11.65K ohms

4 conductor cable

Bass (Neck Humbucker)

Magnet Type -Unknown?

Measured DC – 7.87K ohms

4 conductor cable

source: https://electricpickupartist.wordpress.com/2016/12/25/prs-6-treble-bass-humbucker-set/

Thanks I believe that explains the Bridge pickup being quite hot.

 

[Maertl513]

Does it not. Magnet type could, but resistance does not give you any clou concerning the output. Inductivity is the proper indicator for discriminating into hot or tender pickups.

 

[Rider1260]

What are #6 pickups specs.
I have some in Satin Singlecut fixed bridge all hog Core. Looking to see if a more vintage PAF type pickup will suit or possibly Mcarty pickups from the early 2000 era. I'd like covered pickups and a neck coil split.

If you're not loving the pickups in your single cut try finding a set of Core Mira pickups they just pair really well with a warmer guitar and tap nicely. , I add covers to mine also
I have a set in my Single Cut Trem and went with a Freeway Switch

IMG_3248 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/152274366@N08/

 

[PXR5]

Thank you that's a good idea. I'm also tempted to turn it into 2 volumes and a 3 way toggle for preset tone. 1 setting just take a little of top from the bridge other setting darken the neck a little.
Individual Coil splits via push pull pots. It would make it more versatile for me.

 

[dogrocketp]

Thank you that's a good idea. I'm also tempted to turn it into 2 volumes and a 3 way toggle for preset tone. 1 setting just take a little of top from the bridge other setting darken the neck a little.
Individual Coil splits via push pull pots. It would make it more versatile for me.

You won’t need the coil splits with the freeway switch. Look it up.

 

[PXR5]

Thank you that's a real interesting idea. Would save a toggle switch and possibly new pots.

 

[Mark Ray]

I don't need no stinkin' list!

DRAGON 1's FOR THE WIN!!!

 

[Ballistic]

I don't need no stinkin' list!

DRAGON 1's FOR THE WIN!!!

Came here to say the same thing. I lost track of PRS pickups once they started calling them numbers. D1s and (to a slightly lesser extent) old school McCarty pickups are all I ever needed.