The verdict on ME I's....57/08's or RP's?
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Tampabaynsx-r
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I expect you'll receive votes for each. My ME 1 really livened up when I dropped some 59/09's in it. I also had a McRosie that I had the PTC put some 57/08's in and that was a really great match. I cast my vote for the 57/08's all the way.
Serious Poo
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I like the RP's a lot on my ME. At full volume, they're darker, hotter and thicker sounding than 57/08's, which I like.. They clean up well when the volume is rolled back, too. 57/08's are more articulate IMHO, but they sound a little thinner to my ears when cranked.
11top
Cousin Eddie's cousin
59/09s. I really don't like the RPs at all.
cjmwrx
Wheels
59/09s are fat. 57/08s not so much. My 59/09 rosewood Cu24 is my darkest/fattest sounding guitar (no boom). Makes my LP std sound like a cat with a strat up it's ass.
I always felt 57/08s were a bit thin for my taste. I shortly had a 25th Cu24 with 57/08s and it was OK. I didn't keep it.
I always felt 57/08s were a bit thin for my taste. I shortly had a 25th Cu24 with 57/08s and it was OK. I didn't keep it.
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WEDGE
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59/09's rock in my ME
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Mine too.
Buildermike
Can you have too many?
Non TM 59's
wilerty
Geezer
Easy ...5708s. ...or 5310s
Hopeful Sinner
Angry Southern Gentleman
RPs are a no go for me, though I've never heard them in a RW neck instrument...
I prefer 53/10s. In this case I would say go for the 57/08s.
I prefer 53/10s. In this case I would say go for the 57/08s.
Brad737
This space for rent...
I liked the RPs well enough when I first got my FBJ ME1...till I played my 57/08-loaded Singlecut right after. I slapped a set of 57/08s in the ME1 immediately. That guitar totally came to life. When I recently picked up my Emerald Green ME1, it was loaded with RPs, so I did a quick comparison. To be more precise, I tried to do a comparison, but it was impossible. There was no comparison. The 57/08s blow the RPs away.
markie
Zombie 27 - DFZ
ME II P-ups are Killer as well .............
tdarian
Searching for the sound
Through thick and thin I've never been motivated to pull out the RPs in a 2005 ME1. They work very well in that guitar. I'll bet 5708s/5909s would also be glorious, and fortunately pickups can be swapped out for those who are still seeking or are curious.
jfb
Plank Owner
RP's are just fine to me.
Roddie
New Member
Forgive me, but what are RP's?
