swapping out 85/15 pickups for 58/15LT

[kmiko]

Hi!
I've recently purchased a set of the 58/15LT pick ups released by PRS, and I want to put them into my CE 24 Reclaimed. Can anyone help with info/links/videos to help guide me through it. Also looking for links to wiring diagrams. Thanks!!

 

[Ruffone]

You can find the wiring diagrams on PRS’s website.

 

[SamIV]

How difficult can it be to keep all wiring the same number and color. I don’t build pickups, so there has to be a reason. Are others manufactures as different per pickup?

 

[kmiko]

You can find the wiring diagrams on PRS’s website.

Thank you for your reply. I have found the wiring diagrams on the PRS website, but can't find anything specific to the 85/15 , 58/15LT.
Can you post links?
Thanks.

 

[Christian71]

Hi!
I've recently purchased a set of the 58/15LT pick ups released by PRS, and I want to put them into my CE 24 Reclaimed. Can anyone help with info/links/videos to help guide me through it. Also looking for links to wiring diagrams. Thanks!!

I am thinking of doing the same thing with the same guitar. . Have you switched yet? Thanks!

 

[kmiko]

I am thinking of doing the same thing with the same guitar. . Have you switched yet? Thanks!

Hey,
Yes I did the switch. I found a good tech who did it for me.
This diagram was helpful.

https://d159anurvk4929.cloudfront.net/documents/prs_ce24_wiring_schematic.pdf

I'm extremely happy with the way the 58/15 LTs sound.
Good luck!

 

[Christian71]

Hey,
Yes I did the switch. I found a good tech who did it for me.
This diagram was helpful.

https://d159anurvk4929.cloudfront.net/documents/prs_ce24_wiring_schematic.pdf

I'm extremely happy with the way the 58/15 LTs sound.
Good luck!

Awesome! I ordered the pickups last night. Can’t wait to make the swap. I’m also hoping it cures the issue I have with neck pickup being really noisy with 85/15. What have you noticed with difference from stock pickups?

 

[kmiko]

Awesome! I ordered the pickups last night. Can’t wait to make the swap. I’m also hoping it cures the issue I have with neck pickup being really noisy with 85/15. What have you noticed with difference from stock pickups?

Hmmm, I didn't have any issues with the 85/15's. I just found them way too bright and trebley. But I could still dial them in to a pretty sweet spot. I think they are great pick ups. But I had heard so much about the 58/15LT's, and what they were built to emulate, more of a classic PAF sounding pick up, and I thought they would be more for me. And they are. I find them way warmer, but still with ample brightness. I have heard some say they are kind of dark sounding, But I didn't find that at all. I think it also depends on what you play through. My amp is a '71 Fender twin. The 58/15LT's sound amazing through that and it's a perfect combo, imo.

 

[Christian71]

Hmmm, I didn't have any issues with the 85/15's. I just found them way too bright and trebley. But I could still dial them in to a pretty sweet spot. I think they are great pick ups. But I had heard so much about the 58/15LT's, and what they were built to emulate, more of a classic PAF sounding pick up, and I thought they would be more for me. And they are. I find them way warmer, but still with ample brightness. I have heard some say they are kind of dark sounding, But I didn't find that at all. I think it also depends on what you play through. My amp is a '71 Fender twin. The 58/15LT's sound amazing through that and it's a perfect combo, imo.

Thank you! I will be changing them out soon. I really appreciate your feedback!