Matt Artinger generally uses pickups by Bill Megela/Electric City. as I said, there's nothing wrong with 85/15s at all. Bridge pickup meters at 8.5 k and has a label that reads: The bridge pickup example that I have label is slightly faded on the left-hand side so it very well may be "PTP4145-1" and the initial "P" is smudged/smeared off. Because one of the magnets is flipped these pickups would sound "Out of Phase" if the same connection color codes were used for each pickup - the pickup coil is not "Reverse Wound". View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Re: Prs 85/15 S pickups I really think the difference between the 85/15 and the 58/15 is just an A5 magnet vs an A2 and the cover. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. The \M/ pickups were WAY over-the-top for me, but I like everything else about the guitar. Reactions: Dannyz and ieso. The specs on the 58/15 LT are way off in that chart. I just got a new Standard 24 S2 and it's a nice guitar but I feel like the pickups could be better. Paul Reed Smith 85/15 Pickup Set Condition: Never Used, They were taken out of a brand new PRS 85/15: Designed for the 30th Anniversary of PRS, 85/15's are uncovered pickups with remarkable clarity and extended high and low end, perfect more modern applications. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Mine all measure 7.6 - 7.7 range, neck and bridge. They are not bad mind you but not great either. Oops, looks like you forgot something. You must log in or register to reply here. Im learning about pick ups and daydreaming about my ideal set up. Much more clarity. Free Shipping. They've been referred to as "the pickup everybody loves to hate", but. sold on the 85/15's in my custom 24. mine is a maple fretboard. Single mode measures 5.77k (Green/Black wires). One is a 98 in black with the typical vintage bass and HFS pickups, and the 5 way rotar. I've had two 594's and I love the pickups but hate that I can't get them in a guitar format that I like. I believe the Duncan Custom 5/Jazz set would be sonically close. Same with my S2 Mira pickups, I even purchased an extra set of used S2 Mira pickups since they sounded so good in that guitar. Basically, the 85/15 bridge is about the same heat as the VB neck pickup and the 85/15 neck is a bit lower than that. Humbucker mode measures 8.54k (Red/White wires). I love the sound that guitar makes but I wanted something different for the Cu24 so I went with the 85/15s. The neck pickup is smooth and not muddy at all, very good clean and breakup sounds. The CE24 is its own thing and the benefit of the split and HB settings is fantastic. I'm using the same stock clean and dirty presets from Archetype Nolly (which i'm still tweaking..) all throughout. Paul likes putting A2 in neck pickups, but Im not sure. That RWRP stands for "Reverse Wound, Reverse Polarity" and denotes that the pickup set will have hum-cancelling in positions "2" and "4." It was really surprising because in terms of specs they aren't that far apart. Use the button below to let us know you are a real customer, and we'll send you on your way Whats your living room pick up for a noodle guitar. I will post anywhere in the world . The newer CE24 offers a total of 6 sounds which I include at the end of every comparison. I can play the hell out of a riff. Mine are the LT version, and indeed, they are VERY clean, clear pickups, vintage sounding if you want. From all I've heard, the PRS 53/10s are close to the 85/15s, but no easier to find as they were discontinued due to the now permanent unavailability of the wire. This could be caused by a browser plugin, disabled javascript, Not too hot, they're capable of sparkly cleans to heavy distortion. I love the neck position both tapped and not but I find myself wishing the bridge position had a different sonic character, maybe a little more PAF-ish or a little more vocal-ish like the JB or a Norton. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. So you've got essentially the same pickup in a CE24 (thin body, bolt on maple neck, 24 fret, trem), Custom 24 (standard body . This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. I recently got a PRS CE24 with 85/15. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. link above. on your browser. That said, it's still a darn hot pickup. This is a pair of 85/15 "S" humbuckers from a PRS SE Custom 24. Please check the fields highlighted in red. tone forum. 85/15 LTs on my 594 are good but lack that PAF character I crave. I actually just got done playing and comparing them to a 335 with mhsII pickups and a Tokai lp loaded with bareknuckle mules. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. I bought an S2 Standard DC with the Korean 85/15 s and they were really muffled and dark, very wooly. The difference is that they are wound overseas instead of in the U.S. Bridge pickup meters at 8.5 k and has a label that reads: JavaScript is disabled. I don't plan to change them, but never say never! This is a very basic comparison of 2 PRS CE24s that I currently have. Learn More. IMHO the USA version is much superior tonally. Used - Mint $379 + $7 Shipping This piece of gear has sold View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. . It's quite neutral and balanced which is fine but just isn't that pleasing to my ears. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. The custom 5 bridge is definitely similar in tight bass response and bright without being harsh. All are welcome, from seasoned pros to absolute beginners. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You may have seen a Strat pickup set advertised with a RWRP middle pickup. You are using an out of date browser. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. These are the gold hardware version of the pickup. I like/play rock/hard rock and both the 85/15 and custom 5 are great for it. They're fine - they're a little dark and the neck pickup has too much bass, not enough top-end to thrill me What is up with the current pickups? But the Custom 5 is supposed to be very different so maybe. Oops, looks like you forgot something. I know lots of folks love the 85/15 and thats fine, but am curious to see what others were replacing them with. PRS 85/15 S Red - Start screw (hot) Green - Finish screw White - Finish slug Black - Start slug (ground) The standard wiring is the reverse of the DiMarzio and SD versions above. The Suhr measure about 7.2k neck and 8.6k bridge. Mine is a 594 with the 58/15 LT TCIs and they are my favorite set of Humbuckers that I own. Also each pickup has a "CW" indicator on each label. The last set I saw sale went for $750 which seemed excessive so I decided to price these alot more reasonably. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Recently replaced with a set of a Bare Knuckle's so those 85/15 are for sale now. One thing I noted immediately is how much hotter/higher output the 85/15 pickups seem to be compared to the Burstbucker Pros. Same with my S2 Mira pickups, I even purchased an extra set of used S2 Mira pickups since they sounded so good in that guitar. The 85/15's are remarkably good for those of us that thought humbuckers were just too fat and muddy. They are in excellent condition and have four-conductor wiring. I like the PAF-style pickups he winds for Matt quite well, but I like the 85/15s that are in my most recent (umm, well. This set's connection color codes are as follows: Bridge | Hot - White; Series Link - Black/Red; Ground - Green/Bare. A nicely balanced humbucker tone. Everything sounds ice-picky and sterile. If Paul put one in the bridge of a Silver Sky and used a pattern regular neck with jumbo frets, I'd probably buy three of them. Part of the high resistance figure of the HFS is the thinner wire used, which means more turns, which equals higher resistance. To our ears, the results are very musical. Tech experts from Seymour Duncan are regularly on this forum, and are clearly labeled as employees of Seymour Duncan. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. The words Fender, Telecaster, Stratocaster and the associated headstock designs are registered trademarks of the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: I have 85/15s and I've thought about switching them out but they really do sound so much like what I imagine a PRS to sound like that I haven't scratched that itch yet! These were pulled from a brand new PRS Custom 24. Ive had two 594s and I love the pickups but hate that I cant get them in a guitar format that I like. $169.99. I recently got a PRS 30th Anniversary model (a Fatback 24 Wood Library with an ebony fretboard) and it truly is an amazing guitar. Reverb Homepage Contact Support ff8f2e99e50d47ddbdf73a6636a2139f Shop Gear Categories Brands Shops Deals and Steals Price Drops 0% Financing New and Popular Handpicked Collections Sell on Reverb Apparently it was sprinkled with some magic dust which is gone forever. Maybe my opinion will change over time. Not super scientific, the body and neck woods are the same, pickups and hardware are different.The older CE 24 has only the 5 tones via the rotary. The custom 5 is my favorite Duncan. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. These are the standard offerings for most Customs and CE's. They are here to help. Anybody replace their 85/15 pickups? AaeCee Silver Supporting Member Messages 19,485 May 19, 2018 Please check the fields highlighted in red. You may have to register From a pickup winder's perspective it is easy to assume this "CW" stands for "Clockwise." To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Like more or less power, or a different EQ? 30th anniversary model with the 85/15 and they are awesome. Like most retailers, we use advanced software to protect your security and personal Listed: 7 years ago Views: 2241 Watchers: 23 This is the import version of PRS' 85/15 pickups, made to the same specs as the American version. the 85/15 measure about 7.6k in the neck and 8.4k in the bridge or somewhere around there. Paul Smith on PRS Designed Pickups Watch on The new 85/15 pickups can be found on the following Core models: 30th Anniversary Custom 24 The new 58/15 pickups can be found on the following Core models: McCarty SC 245 P245 Same with my S2 Mira pickups, I even purchased an extra set of used S2 Mira pickups since they sounded so good in that guitar.. do you happen to know what magnet type they have ? We build the worlds clearest and most dynamic electric guitar pickups. PRS 85/15TM pickups taken out of my Core USA Paul Reed Smith Custom24 from 2016. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. If you look at their core line now they've gone to the 85/15s for 58/15s (which are the same pickup with covers) for most of the models that don't have a specialty type of pickup. Pickups were soldered out of guitar so they have the full length wire attached. All times are GMT-7. They are both great . Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. To start viewing messages, Pickups were taken from a Custom 24. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. . These pickups were designed to not just have the inner/slug coils remaining active on the coil split but for the those two coils to be hum-cancelling as well.