Golden Age Humbuckers

[Fuzzman]

Hi,
I have an ES-335 (copy) and I would like to change the originals pickups.
What do you think about the Golden Age humbuckers?
How can them be compared with the Gibson PAF 57?
Thanx.

[Dr_simon]

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[Fuzzman]

Sorry, I´m new here.

[Dr_simon]

Not a biggy ! Have fun Dude ~!

[PonyOne]

Golden Age HB's are pretty good but they aren't gonig to sound that much like what you typically associate with an ES335. They're designed to be economical one-size-fits-all humbuckers that are pretty much mid-level for all types of music. They aren't BAD, bit's just that there are way better more specialized pickups. Unless, of course, you're on a serious budget (then the $35 price tag isn't bad at all).

PAF's are way better. Seymour Duncan, Gibson, and DiMarzio all make their own incarnations that are pretty much the same, and run generally from $50-$80. I like the TV Jones and Seymour Duncan Benedetto humbuckers for semi hollows and hollowbodies, and Rio Grande pickups are great for blues, country, and bluesrock/Southern Rock/Acid Country/etc.

A lot of it just depends on what sounds you're trying to get.

[Fuzzman]

Thanx PonyOne,
I'm really looking for some pickup that sounds close to the Gibson PAF and costs less than it(U$140).

Where did you find these pickups for U$50-U$80?

[Lordathestrings]

DiMarzio (http://www.dimarzio.com/f_main.html)