What would be the closest sounding Gibson Classic 57 clone Pu for let say below $100.00 ?
Blazes Member Messages 1,071 Mar 8, 2009 #1 What would be the closest sounding Gibson Classic 57 clone Pu for let say below $100.00 ?
bluesjuke Disrespected Elder Messages 24,172 Mar 8, 2009 #2 Have you considered a used set of 57's? I've seen sets for sale at $100.- $125..
C cavpilot Member Messages 13 Mar 8, 2009 #3 You can get brand spankin' new sets of them on eBay (bozbanks386) for $125. Just gotta be patient.
GCDEF Silver Supporting Member Messages 28,771 Mar 8, 2009 #4 Duncan 59 is a decently priced, good sounding PAF style pickup.
K keith_t4e Member Messages 1,394 Mar 8, 2009 #5 I"d save and get classic 57+/57 combo. I love em. Other pickups I'd consider and Dimarzio 36th annaversary PAFs. The bridge is wound a bit more than the neck I believe. Great stuff man.
I"d save and get classic 57+/57 combo. I love em. Other pickups I'd consider and Dimarzio 36th annaversary PAFs. The bridge is wound a bit more than the neck I believe. Great stuff man.
Oakley Silver Supporting Member Messages 990 Mar 8, 2009 #6 I agree - Get a used set. There's not much you can do to screw up a pickup without yanking out the lead.
I agree - Get a used set. There's not much you can do to screw up a pickup without yanking out the lead.
Robert1950 Member Messages 3,382 Mar 8, 2009 #7 What are you putting them in? I find that they work very well in my semi-hollow.
Blazes Member Messages 1,071 Mar 9, 2009 #8 Robert1950 said: What are you putting them in? I find that they work very well in my semi-hollow. Click to expand... ES 335 as well , anyone has a used set to sell or know a link to find some inexpensive one ?
Robert1950 said: What are you putting them in? I find that they work very well in my semi-hollow. Click to expand... ES 335 as well , anyone has a used set to sell or know a link to find some inexpensive one ?