I'm seriously considering grabbing one but am wrestling with the pickup option. There are a few with each available.
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I'm seriously considering grabbing one but am wrestling with the pickup option. There are a few with each available.
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.
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.
59/09s. I really don't like the RPs at all.
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.
59/09's rock in my ME
Mine too.Quote:
Originally Posted by WEDGE
Non TM 59's
Easy ...5708s. ...or 5310s
RPs for me.
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'm glad this thread came up. Soon I will be shipping off my ME1 to the PTC for the glossy look. I'm leaning very heavily towards having them install some 59/09 pickups while they're at it. Thanks for reminding me!!!!
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.
ME II P-ups are Killer as well .............:D
I love the 57/08s and 53/10s, but I do prefer a more vintage tone.
RPs for me - something different...
RPs for my ME I
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.
RP's are just fine to me.
Forgive me, but what are RP's?