57 Classic question

[ThorK]

Just won this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290251754292&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=019

Good price I thought. Been looking for the 57 classic for a while.

Here's the question:

The one I won was a regular 57 Classic. If I were to get a 57 classic "plus", that would be a slightly hotter pickup, right?

So, I could place this normal 57 classic in the neck, and the "plus" in the bridge, yes? I realize I may have to extend the lead from this normal 57 classic to reach from the neck cavity to the back panel/pots, but still...

Any help is appreciated.

I think I'm right on this, just asking for confirmation.

Thanks!

:salude

 

[modoc_333]

that's the idea. that's why they make the plus version.
in truth, both work well in both positions.

 

[ThorK]

awesome, thanks bud!

 

[ThorK]

whats the resistance on the 57 classic? output? any numbers aside from the bar chart gibson has showing their pickups and their overall hotness?

thanks!

 

[MikeB_18]

The two in my SG measure 7.84k and 7.91k. The two that I took out of my Custom, which aren't confirmed to be '57 Classics but I think they are measure 7.86k and 7.94k.

 

[ThorK]

awesome, thanks.

im trying to find a good neck position pickup to match it, but nothing too expensive. i got a good price for the bridge, 60 dollars used, but to get a new one is about 100.

anything by Dimarzio or Duncan or someone that would be a good neck alternative to another 57 classic?

or should i just shell out the extra dough and not be a stiff.

 

[ThorK]

nevermind, snagged a pair of uncovered 57's for 99 bucks on ebay, one plus and one regular. looks like the other 57 i got will be going back up on the bay when it arrives! :lol

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120292731694&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=002

 

[Drawrein]

I think you'll like that combination. The plus can grind pretty darn good without losing the range that the highly overwound varieties will. I find it blends nicely with the standard '57 also.

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