Classic 57 thoughts

[NickiC]

IMO smooth, scooped in the mids and bright. Such a great combo in a LP. I see why they are played by so many.

 

[Steely Sam]

I had a 1999 '61 Reissue SG with 57 Classics that sounded fantastic. I recall them being very even and clear, worked perfectly for slide and I preferred them over the Habaneros and Marshallheads that I cycled through. Parted ways with the guitar as it had infuriating neck dive but I kick myself for not trying the pickups in my R7.

 

[Gridlock]

Definitely one of my favorites.

 

[Johnny Q]

57 Classics came stock in my 1999 R9 and sounded wonderful right out of the gate. Of course, we chase our tail and always try to get a little better than before, so I have been through almost every conceivable boutique pickup out there. With that said, the 57 Classics always end up going back into this guitar and I get reminded each time, what made me fall in love with it's sound in the first place.

 

[DrewB]

57 Classics came stock in my 1999 R9 and sounded wonderful right out of the gate. Of course, we chase our tail and always try to get a little better than before, so I have been through almost every conceivable boutique pickup out there. With that said, the 57 Classics always end up going back into this guitar and I get reminded each time, what made me fall in love with it's sound in the first place.

Sounds like you're done fooling around with that one!

 

[Gridlock]

Stock in my ‘57 RI Custom.