s2 custom24 85/15s

[movistar1999]

Hello everyone, I bought a prs s2 custom24 with 85/15s pickups. I have been thinking about changing to a better 85/15 which is not available (only 85/15 tci is too expensive) or to change to Duncan's 59 and jb. I don't know if it is necessary. Thank you. Everyone

 

[Tony M.]

If you like the way the guitar sounds it is not necessary.
I would keep the guitar stock for a while before modding it.

 

[Russ73]

I have a JB in an S2 standard 22 bridge...def improvement OP... makes the guitar sing....

 

[shimmilou]

The 85/15 S in my S2 Cu24 sound wonderful, no reason to change them, although I might add mini toggles for independent coil splitting

 

[SinSir]

The 8515S pickups aren't for me, but neither are the core 8515. Well, the bridge anyway, but that's me, my ear and playing style. I would definitely live with them for a while, adjust height, and pole pieces to taste before going down the swap road. They might work for you. Everyone has their taste and flavor.

I will add, in my opinion the JB/59 or JB/Jazz do work well in a Cu24 if you go that route.

 

[D k Souther]

I have put both JB/59 and Dimarzio Tone Zone/Air Norton in a cu 24. Both sound excellent and are a big improvement over the import pickups.

 

[movistar1999]

I have a JB in an S2 standard 22 bridge...def improvement OP... makes the guitar sing....

Thanks for your advice.
Which model should I choose? JB SH-4 or TB-4？

 

[movistar1999]

I have put both JB/59 and Dimarzio Tone Zone/Air Norton in a cu 24. Both sound excellent and are a big improvement over the import pickups.

Which model should I choose? JB SH-4 or TB-4
Thanks

 

[D k Souther]

Which model should I choose? JB SH-4 or TB-4
Thanks

The TB is spaced for a tremolo. So go with that one.

 

[68reissue]

The 85/15 S in my S2 Cu24 sound wonderful, no reason to change them, although I might add mini toggles for independent coil splitting.

That’s my take too. I bought my S2 Standard 24s because they come from a few years ago, when the model still had the 85/15s pickups and the pattern regular neck. I love those pickups, although if you’re looking for a traditional PAF sound, you should look elsewhere.

 

[aphantomvaper]

I love the 85/15s pickups! Play them for a bit they may work out!

 

[FragileThunder]

The 85/15 S in my S2 Cu24 sound wonderful, no reason to change them

I feel 100% the same about mine. That said...

I love the 85/15s pickups! Play them for a bit they may work out!

...it did take me a few weeks to really fall for them. Then I recorded them and listened back and there it was, that sweet tone I wanted.

 

[dogrocketp]

Don’t do anything for a month. My S2 custom 24 has the stock pickups and they sound great. Remember changing pickups is changing pickups. Change and “upgrade” are not synonyms.

 

[SinSir]

Change and “upgrade” are not synonyms.

Wise words! As modified and upgraded are not synonymous.

 

[movistar1999]

Don’t do anything for a month. My S2 custom 24 has the stock pickups and they sound great. Remember changing pickups is changing pickups. Change and “upgrade” are not synonyms.

Yes, I want an upgrade, not a change

 

[SinSir]

Yes, I want an upgrade, not a change

Upgrade is in the ear of the beholder

 

[gtrdave]

When I had my S2 Standard I swapped the 85/15S pickups for a Jazz/JB combo. The difference was subtle but noticeable, although not eye opening as I had expected. I also swapped to a Mann brass trem, which changed the tone subtly, but the tuning stability degraded.
I eventually took the guitar back to stock (before I sold it) and I think it actually sounded 'better' as it was, all original.
The 85/15S pickups are pretty good, imho.

 

[frankencat]

I have had many pickups in my CU24s. All guitars are different, event if they are the same models. A few of my favorite combinations are Thornbuckers, Seymour Jazz/CustomCustom, Dimarzio 36th/Transition, Dragon IIs.

 

[movistar1999]

Upgrade is in the ear of the beholder

Yes, I understand what you are saying, I should focus on the practice, not the equipment, that's right。