I assumed the OP has this problem with the volume on 10. FWIW, I traded out my JB in my superstrat for an L500-L, made in the late 70's (or maybe early 80's) and it was an AMAZING change. If a JB (which is generally a bright pickup) sounds muddy, it's your pots or tone cap. 498T 11 vote(s) 50.0% 500T 4 vote(s) 18.2% Burstbucker 3 7 vote(s) 31.8% Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > dptone5 Well-Known Member. thanks. I thought it was shrill and ice picky, but if you want a bright pickup, maybe it will work for you. Display as a link instead, × they are a very bright pickup. Calculated Inductance: 4 H Calculated Capacitance: 418 pF Loaded Cutoff: 3513 Hz" Loaded Resonant Peak: 2318 Hz -60.3 dB Raw Loaded Peak: 2663 Hz 7.61 dB Unloaded Cutoff: 5018 Hz Unloaded Resonant Peak: 3444 Hz -59.3 dB Raw Unloaded Peak: 3803 Hz 11.9 dB Raw Induction Peak: 796 Hz 2.87 dB. and i often roll my tone knob back to take the edge off. Featherweight; Posts: 426; Alternative Pickup Ideas to Gibson 490r-498t « on: May 15, 2012, 05:59:13 PM » I have been looking at a lot of different pickups, but I figured some of you might have replaced a Gibson 490r/498t set with something better. The duncan distortion is where its at. Bengerm77--at what volume setting are you having this issue? Coming from the same place you are, with a history of EMGs, the DIstortion is similar to an 81, but if you do in fact want something DIFFERENT, try a Dimarzio X2n. Dimebag used them. By ToxicTrace in forum Guitar: Pickups Discussion, By Yevetz in forum Guitar: Instrument Discussion, By Soopahmahn in forum Guitar Parts & Accessories For Sale / Trade / Wanted, By F1Filter in forum Guitar Parts & Accessories For Sale / Trade / Wanted, By F1Filter in forum Guitar: Pickups Discussion, Guitar Parts & Accessories For Sale / Trade / Wanted, SG Project Pickups Burstbucker Pro/500T/498T, /FT Gibson 490R and 498T gold 6-string pickup set, Gaahhh! When I put in the Classic ´57 it made a big difference regarding string … Get the guaranteed best price on Humbucker Pickups like the Gibson 498T Alnico Humbucker at Musician's Friend. can anyone compare them for me. They were my first good quality pickups that I'd owned so it was a revelation coming from cheaper OEM humbuckers.   Your link has been automatically embedded. Free shipping . the 500T does sound similar. Also, what type of strings are you using, and are they new? Not quite metal, the low end is a bit spongy, but its damn versatile. Gibson 500t vs 498t Gibson 498T vs 500T Page 2 MarshallForum . I have never considered the JB muddy. I think I'll be putting single coils back in. © 1995-2019 Harmony Central, Inc. All rights reserved. Is the 498T the answer for my bright new future? The 498 is asymmetrically wound, which has the effect of making it ever-so-slightly less humbucking, which can add a bit of brightness at the expense of a slight decrease in hum cancelling. been using them for years. [Question] seymour duncan JB vs Gibson 498t bridge. Archived [Question] seymour duncan JB vs Gibson 498t bridge. A JB is pretty bright though, you may have to get an EQ pedal or something. Close. $79.99 +$6.00 shipping. But, it's still got that killer open/gainy tone... if you can't find an old school version from before the great schism, pick up one from Bill & Becky. Show Printable Version; Email this Page… Subscribe to this Thread… 06-12-2012 04:58 AM #1. A 498T will have a lot more drive and mids than a JB - and definitely won't be brighter sounding. Thread Tools. I dig JBs. They make most guitars sound good. I actually think the JB has a tad more bite/brightness...so, if the JB ain't bright enough, you either need a new amp or need to start looking at ceramics. You may also want to try 1) raising the pickup or 2) lowering the pickup or 3) raising the treble side of the pickup (only) and/or tweaking the screw-type pole pieces to conform to the radius of your strings. … Keep in mind when I first heard the Burstbuckers, they were on a Les Paul Standard Faded, and my Paul II is a thinner bodied guitar. the 500T is ceramic. That pickup can be a brutal icepick......................especially in a Strat. Even when it's on 10? I don't know. Has anyone tried a Seymour Duncan JB pickup in a les Paul bridge position. Think Nuno Bettencourt (on Extreme or Pornograffiti)--you can do 7th, 9th, 11th chords WITH distortion and hear all the notes. Old strings definitely sound dead after a while. the 498T is very similar, but muddier in my opinion. I had the Gibson 498T in my les Paul studio. And some comparisons to other bridge pickups in my collection. What value are your pots? $107.50 9 bids 1d 22h. I was pleasantly surprised by the power and clarity from this pup, and the sound is totaly different from EMGs. It still sounds extra super muddy when I don't have the volume on full too. Ok guys im going to be picking up an lpc and i have a choice of the sets mentioned above. I was thinking of swapping the pickups to Burstbuckers or Burstbucker Pros, but wanted to ask if you thought it would actually make that big of a difference. Paste as plain text instead, × Is it because I don't have a Tone? I hated it, it was very muddy and quite unresponsive. I'd personally go for the JB/Jazz set though. Jazz>490, and a JB is probably far better than the 498T, more metal style. 498T Vs. Burstbucker Pro: Thread starter Robert Herndon; Start date May 2, 2018; Robert Herndon. However, the (original) L500-XL might do it for you. That thing will hit you in the gut. I just don't know what to do any more. Posted by. Powered by Invision Community. I'm looking to replace my JB in my beater strat with a 498T. Tue, Feb 26, 2008 2:40am. Gibson 498T Hot Lead Humbucker - Nickel Cover. Have em in my gibson explorer. I like the 498T because I tend to play lots of full chords with lots of distortion, so a little extra treble tends to help the notes stay a wee bit more defined. Way more gut punch than the Distortion. I dunno what to do. that's why I was wondering about the 498T. Re: Epiphone HOTCH(G) pickup vs. Gibson 498T: AndersP: 2/16/09 10:46 AM: I don't have the specs for neither pickup, but I have an Epiphone SG G-400 on which I changed the stock pickup first for a Gibson Classic ´57 plus and then later to a 498T. Clear editor. × Still I love JBs in my les paul especially. In-Store Pick Up in Store. I rate it as one of gibsons worst pickups. Its kinda similar to a JB but much hotter and bassier. 2 …   You cannot paste images directly. I couldn't wait to pull the 498T out of my Les Paul when I got it. Here, I install my new Gibson pickups Burstbucker 1 & 2 on my Gibson Les Paul Standard and here are my first impression: At the very beginner I admit, the sound is very clear, bright with lots of treble and virtually no bass even on the neck pickup (I'm necessarly a pass Gibson 498T Alnico V with an output power of 13.5 a kho kho Alnico 2 with 8.5 Release)! The JB in my Strat sounds freakin awesome man. Gibson 498T Red White. It's literally one pickup with one brand new 500k allparts pot that leads to my output jack. it actualy to my ears (the ones i use anyway) sound like a 57 on steroids whereas the 498 sounds awesome but has a loose kaboose. I was seriously considering purchasing a 498T Alnico V Humbucking Bridge Pickup but the 490T in my Gibson SG Faded Special actually sounds pretty darn good. (Gibson 498T/490R), Metalguitarist.org - The Heavy Metal Guitar Authority, Are you a heavy metal guitar player, collector or enthusiast? Higher Output Gibson PUP - 498T, 500T or Burstbucker 3? 1. I will have a JB available soon as I am taking it out of another guitar, but I figured I should probably adjust my 498T first a bit. I had an SG with the 498T and I thought it was ok. My favorites, and therefore recommendations, are Burstbucker Pros and P-90s (H-90, P-94, etc.). Thread: JB/Jazz vs 498t/490r. Joined Dec 6, 2016 Messages 24,303 Reaction score 32,001 Location Lake Arrowhead, California. They both sound a little similar, The 500t with more of a standard Gibson tone that you'd expect, but its much more powerful than the 498t. F these pickups. If you still don't find it bright enough, get a 1 meg pot. ... You could try a Gibson 500T, that pickup is thick as hell. Or, the EMG 81 is pretty bright. I personally think the 498T is thicker and hotter than the JB or Pearly Gates. Ambassador of Tone. So I have the opportunity to get a Duncan JB really cheap from a friend. The JB is a really solid pickup. item 3 Gibson 498T & 490R Humbucker Pickups Chrome w/ HW - Gibson 498T & 490R Humbucker Pickups Chrome w/ HW. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Re: JB pickup in a Les Paul Bridge. Hmm...my experience w/ JB's has them being quite bright actually...especially in a Strat. Online Add to Cart. I think you'll find the Gibson pups ungratifying for those purposes and with your gear history. Everyone I have talked to thinks the JB sounds like S**T in their Jackson based strats. bengerm77, October 23, 2008 in Electric Guitars. Add to Wish List Add to Wish List SKU: # 52329. fender/peavey. Joined: Jan 31, 2010 Messages: 5,315 Likes Received: 4,120 Location: Pennsylvania. 5 Options Dirty Fingers Pickup $154.99. If anything, it's too icepicky in some guitars. Not sure I really want the DiMarzio Air Zone in my 1991 Gibson LP Classic. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Very dark and bass strings are muddy. © 1995-2019 Harmony Central, Inc. All rights reserved. As for the amp settings, I play straight into my peavey ultra 120 on top of my v30 cab. iTrader: 2 (100%) JB/Jazz vs 498t/490r. The Tremonti is a bit more scooped, and the bass is very boosted. item 4 USA Gibson Les Paul 490R Humbucker PICKUP Chrome Quick Connect, Rhythm Neck - USA Gibson Les Paul 490R Humbucker PICKUP Chrome Quick Connect, Rhythm Neck. Is the 498T the answer for my bright new future? The stock Gibson Les Paul Customs have 490R/498T: The pickups are Gibson’s 490R in the neck position, which offers the tonal characteristics of the original PAFs, and the 498T in the bridge position, which swaps the 490R’s Alnico II magnet for an Alnico V, thus making it slightly hotter with emphasis on mid-ranges and highs. I just bought a 500k pot, it didn't do much. item 5 Gibson Les Paul Pickup … I like the JB, but I generally go for a bit hairier bridge tone. Gahr Well-Known Member. I figured since Kramer isnow made by Gibson, that they put a gibby pickup in it. My stab - change the volume and tone pots to 500K, and replace the stock tone cap (probably .022 ufd) to a .047 ufd. Many pedals can kill the tone, so can bad cords, a bad amp, or poor amp settings. … Since I see you want a middy tone, the 500t would be a better choice for you. My ears tell me Seymour Duncan Jazz/JB beats either of the above. × Check your amp, distortion/OD pedal, or EQ settings. Took the EMG81 out of the strat to put in the JB that I took out of my LPCustom. This is a pickup for the discerning and experienced player. It's got better articulation and more subtlty than the 500T with the same power and definition. If you have a good tube amp and a decent OD/distortion pedal, you will get some fantastic sounds out of it. I was very surprised. 1 Options '57 Classic with 4-Conductor Wiring Pickup $199.99. The JB I have in My Schecter is Very Icepicky at times and has too much schrilly high end for me. I hate the JB in my Jackson SL2H but wouldn't put anything else in my Les Paul's. I just dont care for the jb. I think the 498 is an acquired taste. [GEAR]: Gibson 498T vs Classic 57 + bridge pickups I'm rolling through a couple of Gibson pickups and did a quick comparison video that might help someone considering swapping. 1 Options 500T "Super Ceramic" Humbucker Pickup $134.99 . what say you guys on this? The JB just isn't bright enough for me (in That guitar) and when rolled off on the volume, the JB sounds like absolute horse feces. Is it worth it to swap into my SG standard? Your Price: $ 145.00 CDN Write a Review. I've got a gibson 498 in my LPC, and it's pretty good. The JB has much more clarity than the 498T, but I actually think if sustain can be a function of the pickup I guess out and overdrive, the 498T would probably win out. If you want to stick with Gibson pickups, look to the 490T.The '57 Classics will probably be too bright for you. The 57 Classic Plus is around 13k - basically an Angus Young signature, which is ironic because he used the old 7k PAF's until later in his career. I have the same problem with my strat and JB. i mainly use emg but im getting something different with this guitar, i want great cleans and great thick lead tone think fade to black. the 498 is alnico 5 or V magnet. If they're 250k's...upgrade to 500k. Ok guys im going to be picking up an lpc and i have a choice of the sets mentioned … Departments > Guitars > Parts > Pick-Ups > Guitar Pickups > Gibson > 498T Hot Lead Humbucker - Nickel Cover. Maybe your strings are too far away from the pup? Are you sure it's wired right?   Pasted as rich text. If you're looking for a different pickup, I'd keep searching. I haven't tried them myself, but if you're looking for a brighter pickup in an HB size you might want to check out those Seymour Duncan P-Rails (a combination of P90's, Humbuckers and singles) or even just P90's. Location: eastern NC. May 2, 2018 #1 Just for fun, I thought I would post these two videos: Video #1 - 2016 Gibson SG Burstbucker Pro Bridge (9.32kΩ) - Guitar Volume/Tone @ 10 - Pole Pieces Flush … Delivering a slight increase in the upper mids, for a more contemporary humbucking sound. The Duncan Custom absolutely destroys in Gibson-scale mahogany guitars. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message MG.ORG Regular. I'd also throw in a vote for the Custom in the bridge. Do a duncan distortion/jazz. Plug straight into the amp, if you can. I'd go Custom/Jazz in that in a heartbeat. I may be wrong though, most complaints about this pickup come from Les Paul users. i don't like the low end on the 498's. but it couldbe the body. The Bill Lawrence L500 series is supposed to be very bright. Author Topic: Alternative Pickup Ideas to Gibson 490r-498t (Read 7676 times) mikey5. can you guys give me personal comparisons of the two and recommendations? Thanks for the input. It comes down to if you want the Gibson middy tone, or a scooped tone. OEM | ORIGINAL 2011 USA GIBSON 490R/498T LES PAUL HUMBUCKER PICKUPS | CHROME SET Online Price: $239.98 Buy it Now: $214.95 Pickups were pulled directly from a 2011 GIBSON LES PAUL STUDIO 490R- 12 inches of lead wire This modern Gibson classic features tonal characteristics similar to the'57 Classic. ive seen a bunch of old archived posts comparing the two from different forums. Its fat and crisp, but fits in the mix well. I've never heard anyone complain of a JB being muddy. The 498T I have in my PRS SE is more midranged and Paf like than the JB and works better with the leads and riffs I play. The L500-XL is the hotter, new version, so I suppose I'd try that or the L500-L. The JB just isnt bright enough for me (in That guitar) and when rolled off on the volume, the JB sounds like absolute horse feces. Upload or insert images from URL. ive seen a bunch of old archived posts … Also, the set works really well together. My JB loaded strat seems to be afflicted in the same way. While the JB is a great pickup, Chris is right: go Distortion/Jazz, don't look back. unfortunately the neck pickup (the 490R) was even worse. I concur with this statement. I own a Gibson The Paul II, and it has 490R and 498T pickups in it. The treble bleed mod is meant to keep the highs as you roll down the volume. I've had two guitars with the Seymour Duncan 59/JB setup and I didn't like either; one was mahogany with a set-neck and the other was alder with a bolt-on. Digiadaamore. 3 years ago. what say you guys on this? I just did this last week. Recorded using a Ceriatone Plexi clone into Two Notes Cab M. Slight boost from TC Spark pedal. When I bought my 2016 Gibson SG, I intentionally sought out a pickup wound like the ones in my 68 Gibson SG - around 7.7k - and that's the 490R/490T exactly. With a 498T I can plug straight into a JCM800 2210 with no pedal and record an entire CD. They both have similar tonal properties, but the L500-L gives you phenomenal note clarity. It's time to FARK SHEET ARRRRRP!! Model: # GP-498T/NH. It's the best PUP I've had in it, but I am … Robert Herndon, Oct 23, 2016 #14. The JB is also a great choice IMO. Im looking to replace my JB in my beater strat with a 498T. I don't any caps in my guitar. But, I'm still thinking you need to investigate your amp/eq settings. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I play with the exact same settings on my Kramer and it sounds beautiful beyond words. Join Date: Jun 2012. If so, we hope you will. Do you know what time it is? A Burstbucker 2 might be ok, or a Burstbucker 3 if you want the added gain, but if the PAF sound is what you're going for, and you are OK with non-Gibson, get yourself a Dimarzio PAF 36th Anniversary. I purchased a Yamaha Pacifica 120SD that is essentially a Telecaster style guitar with an alder body, maple neck with rosewood fretboard, and hardtail construction that was loaded with a set of Gibson 490R/498T humbuckers by a previous owner. By   Your previous content has been restored. So Im guessing 498 is similar to a JB? Anyway, BKP equivalent would be much better as they are always praised for their articulation and … u/dennishamburglar. 500t is extremely hot- on par with/slightly hotter than an EMG 81 IMHO. Not sure if its the explorer body shape, but the bridge pup (500t) is very bassy on the lower, wound strings, yet bright on the higher ones. My only other option is the one meg pot (very appealing). So do I not have a prayer? 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