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    Default What are the main differance between the Sh-5 and Pearly Gates?

    Just want to know the differences on these 2. I have the SH-5 in the bridge of my custom and it's a kick ass pickup with great output and and tone.
    Was thinking of putting one in my standard as well. But before I pull the trigger on another one I do have a pearly gates bridge in my parts drawer.
    What can I expect in terms of tone and output? How does it compare overall?

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    Default Re: What are the main differance between the Sh-5 and Pearly Gates?

    Lesser output, less bass and it comes a tad warmer thru the PG. I would recommend you an A5 into your PG (i have a PG plus), it goes even more into the scooped PAF direction.

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    Default Re: What are the main differance between the Sh-5 and Pearly Gates?

    Just an update. Installed the Pearly in the bridge and ran it thru different over drive settings and it works well. Does a nice classic rock tone, and also handles gain well. Articulate and interesting mids! I had an Alnico II Pro in it previously.
    Very smooth and even sounding, kind of polite. The Pearly has more of a bad ass character. Can get some pretty cool early ZZ Top tones as well. This one responses well to tone and volume adjustment from the guitar. Alot of cool stuff can be found just by working the guitar volume.
    It's a keeper!!

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    Default Re: What are the main differance between the Sh-5 and Pearly Gates?

    Excellent! Glad you found something you dig!

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