S2 SC Semihollow; #7 Pickup Question

[jklotz]

Hi guys, I recently picked up an S2 SC semi-hollow with #7 pickups. Like a few others, they are a little dark sounding for my tastes. I think I've found some good replacements, but before I go spending all that coin, has anybody tried removing the covers? Is it fairly easy? Will it brighten things up? Thanks.

 

[andy474x]

If you're using pure nickel strings, try some different strings too. I was using Pure Blues (all nickel, which is the normal PRS spec) and for kicks switched to Tite Fits (nickel plated steel) and am liking the new strings a lot. Definitely more definition and brightness in the wound strings.

I haven't tried removing the covers, I think the difference there would be noticeable but only slightly.

 

[garrettb]

Someone said in another thread they removed the covers and liked the results. I thought about it myself, but figured the change wouldn't be significant enough to get what I wanted.

 

[jklotz]

OK, thanks for the replies guys. I'd hate to screw them up, so I guess I'll just leave them be and get something else to drop in there.

 

[prsrocker1988]

I guess there are benefits to playing old bright Blackface Fender amps. It makes the muddiest of guitars sound clear!

I love my S2 Semihollow Singlecut.

 

[JTroska]

Yeah mine works really well with my Quilter Aviator open-back combo amp, which is kind of Fender-ish sounding. Doesn't do as well pushing the Mesa/Boogie Rectifier, imo. So I think a lot of opinions of these guitar/pickups will stem from what people are plugging into. I also find the lower output can be perceived as feeble at bedroom volumes. But for stage volume, I'm really preferring low/medium output pickups.