Duncans 59b vs PGb?

[charvelstrat81]

Has anyone compared these two Paf's? i know the 59 is a symmetrical wind and the PG has unbalanced coils? which is better for a strat to do classic rock tones ala VH,ac/dc/zz top,etc?

[cratz2]

I'd suspect they cover similar ground. Never compared them in identical guitars, but my general impression is that the Pearly Gates is a bit brighter and more aggressive than the 59 though I must confess, there were a number of years in between those guitars.

 

For ZZ Top... the Pearly Gates should be pretty close.

 

I'd expect player ability and amp/pedal choice would be about 95% of the overall tone with the pickup being maybe 3%, as long as you're comparing such similar models.

[charvelstrat81]

I'd suspect they cover similar ground. Never compared them in identical guitars, but my general impression is that the Pearly Gates is a bit brighter and more aggressive than the 59 though I must confess, there were a number of years in between those guitars. For ZZ Top... the Pearly Gates should be pretty close. I'd expect player ability and amp/pedal choice would be about 95% of the overall tone with the pickup being maybe 3%, as long as you're comparing such similar models.

 

I love the duncan description of the PG "rude paf with texas sizzle" the pup will be going in a alder super strat

[charvelstrat81]

anyone else use these?

[Saturn]

I just put a Pearly Gates in the bridge of my OLP and a 59 in the neck. Great pickup combo. I like the PG. Aggressive and bright. Great mids and high end cut. It balances well with the 59. The 59n is my favorite neck pickup. For me I like the PG or a JB in the bridge with the 59 neck.