For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. To achieve hum-cancellation in single coil pickups you need to have two things; Reverse Winding and Reversed Polarity. This is a pair of 85/15 "S" humbuckers from a PRS SE Custom 24. I placed Seymour Duncan Jazz and JB in it, now it's nice. PRS 85/15 "S" Pickup Set Specs from 2021 PRS SE Custom 22 Hollowbody Having said that, I haven't had much time to really put it through it's paces. I have a custom Artinger guitar that's built and ready to be shipped next week. You are using an out of date browser. PRS 85/15 Pickups (USA version) | Page 3 | The Gear Page Help finding a replacement for PRS 85/15 pickups I've had a Custom 24 (core) for a few years now, and in a lot of ways it's a really great guitar, but I have finally found the strength within myself to admit that the stock 85/15 are not for me.. You must log in or register to reply here. The remainingneck pickup specs are as follows: Slug Coil -North Polarity |Black to White; Screw Coil -South Polarity |Green toRed, Neck| Hot - Black; Series Link - White/Green; Ground - Red/Bare. PRS SE Mira Paul Reed Smith BRIDGE PICKUP 85/15 "S" Black Humbucker Bridge $69.99 Used - Mint 30-Day Return Policy Add to Cart EMG 85 Brushed Black Chrome MetalWorks 6 String Active Humbucker Guitar Pickup + Wire With Connectors. Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played. Mine is a 594 with the 58/15 LT TCIs and they are my favorite set of Humbuckers that I own. 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 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! I have 1 other PRS - SAS Studio with an 57/08 in the bridge and 2 nearfields. https://maximilianmoy.com/shop/----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Current projects I'm involved in:No Shelter (Toronto's Tribute to Rage Against The Machine)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo3lyv092Nz_9lo-iFTCgpQAnthems In Asheshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFUEZmPLV9GS-j0cOCFXFAA PRS 85/15 Pickups (USA version) | Page 2 | The Gear Page 85/15 "S" Variations | Official PRS Guitars Forum I really do not like them at all. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. tone forum. 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. It's entirely possible this indicator is something complete arbitrary, a winding machine's code or a QC manager's initials. 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. From a pickup winder's perspective it is easy to assume this "CW" stands for "Clockwise." EUR These were pulled from a brand new PRS Custom 24. To our ears, the results are very musical. Paul Reed Smith TCI pickups | The Gear Page 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. I play very simple chords, no tasteful playing whatsoever!00:00 Vintage Bass | Neck | Clean E Chord00:13 85/15 Neck | Clean | E Chord00:23 Vintage Bass | Neck | Clean Strumming00:38 85/15 Neck | Clean | Strumming00:54 Vintage Bass + HFS | Parallel | Clean | E Chord 1:05 85/15 | Neck Split | Clean | E Chord1:15 Vintage Bass + HFS | Parallel | Clean | Strumming1:31 85/15 Neck Split | Clean | Strumming1:49 Vintage Bass + HFS | Series | Clean E Chord2:00 85/15 | Middle (Series) | Clean | E Chord2:09 Vintage Bass + HFS | Series | Clean | Strumming2:27 85/15 | Middle (Series) | Clean | Strumming2:44 Vintage Bass + HFS | Outside Coils | Clean | E Chord2:53 85/15 | Middle Split | Clean | E Chord3:03 Vintage Bass + HFS | Outside Coils | Clean | Strumming3:20 85/15 | Middle Split | Clean | Strumming3:37 HFS | Bridge | Clean | E Chord3:47 85/15 | Bridge | Clean | E Chord3:58 HFS | Bridge | Clean | Strumming4:15 85/15 | Bridge | Clean | Strumming4:32 85/15 | Bridge Split | Clean4:59 HFS | Bridge | Dirty5:22 85/15 | Bridge | Dirty5:47 Vintage Bass + HFS | Outside Coils | Dirty6:09 85/15 | Middle Split | Dirty6:31 Vintage Bass + HFS | Series | Dirty6:53 85/15 | Middle (Series) | Dirty7:16 Vintage Bass + HFS | Parallel | Dirty7:38 85/15 | Neck Split | Dirty8:03 Vintage Bass | Neck | Dirty8:26 85/15 | Neck | Dirty8:52 85/15 | Bridge Split | Dirty----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Musician, songwriter, sound engineer, designer, guitarist.Website: http://maximilianmoy.com/Music: https://maximilianmoy.com/music/I design shirts n stuff! PRS and pickups | Fender Stratocaster Guitar Forum You must log in or register to reply here. Dirty_Boogie Still got the ol' tagger on it Joined Oct 28, 2017 Messages 1,157 Location MA Jun 9, 2020 #7 They are what they were designed to be - a bright, modern sounding (higher gain) humbucker. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Screw Holes Drilled Out For Direct Mount $89 16% price drop $75 Used - Excellent Free Shipping Add to Cart 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. I couldn't take the PRS 85/15's in my PRS. One thing I noted immediately is how much hotter/higher output the 85/15 pickups seem to be compared to the Burstbucker Pros. I would mostly be playing for myself at home, but would also be using them for worship team on Sunday mornings. I have the 85/15 S in my PRS S2 standard, and I am guessing they might give up something to the USA pickups, yet I still remain unmotivated to swap them since they sound really good in that guitar. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. List of PRS Pickup Specs | Page 5 | Official PRS Guitars Forum Also each pickup has a "CW" indicator on each label. I hear that the S versions are very close in terms of sound to the us made ones. Paul Reed Smith PRS 85/15 MT Pickup Set - Black w/ Gold Screws View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. PRS TCI "S" VS 85/15 "S" Pickups View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. link above. Im loving the 58/15, in case you wanna go the PRS route. You may have seen a Strat pickup set advertised with a RWRP middle pickup. Miotch Most Honored Senior Member Jun 28, 2011 5,535 ok Apr 13, 2020 #7 or even blocked browser cookies. I love the sound that guitar makes but I wanted something different for the Cu24 so I went with the 85/15s. Oops, looks like you forgot something. 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. PRS 85/15 pickups meet at the crossroads of vintage and modern pickup design, built to offer 6-string players an updated take on the classic humbuckers of yore. PRS 85/15 Humbucker Pickup Set That said, it's still a darn hot pickup. 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. You are using an out of date browser. "TP4145-1 PRS 8515-TNU-B-ZEBRA VER 03.2020", Neck pickup meters at 7.75 k and has a label that reads:"PTP4144-1 PRS 8515-BNU-N-ZEBRA VER 03.2020". To start viewing messages, My experience has been that medium output pickups plus a high gain or boosted amp is better both clean and dirty. I like the 85/15s I have in my custom 22 and will not be changing them out. PRS 85/15 Pickup Set! Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Single mode measures 5.92k (Green/Black wires). Help finding a replacement for PRS 85/15 pickups : r/PaulReedSmith - Reddit It may not display this or other websites correctly. JavaScript is disabled. PRS 85/15S 2022 - Black Humbucker Set You must log in or register to reply here. I bought an S2 Standard DC with the Korean 85/15 s and they were really muffled and dark, very wooly. Mine are the LT version, and indeed, they are VERY clean, clear pickups, vintage sounding if you want. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 85/15 pickups - Replace them ? | Official PRS Guitars Forum Comparable pickups to PRS 85/15? They were set really high, when I dropped then down they cleaned up a little but still not even close to the 85/15s in my CE24, which are very clean and clear by comparison. We can't unwind the coils and re-wind them the opposite way. The custom 5 bridge is definitely similar in tight bass response and bright without being harsh. 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. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Oops, looks like you forgot something. They are both great . Not too hot, they're capable of sparkly cleans to heavy distortion. Oops, looks like you forgot something. . 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. I'll admit I've swapped mine out in the CE24 a few times but I keep coming back to them. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. I actually just got done playing and comparing them to a 335 with mhsII pickups and a Tokai lp loaded with bareknuckle mules. Treble: Alnico magnet, DC Res: 9.03k Bass: Alnico magnet, DC Res: 8.15k Product Specs TDPRI, short for Telecaster Discussion Page Reissue, is the leading online community and marketplace for Telecaster guitars. How do you compare 85/15's against PAF style pickups? So you've got essentially the same pickup in a CE24 (thin body, bolt on maple neck, 24 fret, trem), Custom 24 (standard body . 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? Anybody replace their 85/15 pickups? These pickups boast a clear and present tone, with extended high- and low-end power, in addition to natural clarity across the entire sonic spectrum. These are the standard offerings for most Customs and CE's. The PRS drives my amps significantly harder using the same settings compared . Other pickups similar to the 85/15? Mine all measure 7.6 - 7.7 range, neck and bridge. You are using an out of date browser. The remainingneck pickup specs are as follows: Slug Coil -North Polarity |Black to White; Screw Coil -South Polarity |Green toRedIt's important to note that the polarity of the neck pickup is opposite of the bridge (and vice versa). Curious what other people's thoughts are on PRS 85/15 pickups. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. That RWRP stands for "Reverse Wound, Reverse Polarity" and denotes that the pickup set will have hum-cancelling in positions "2" and "4." I can play the hell out of a riff. Humbucker mode measures 8.54k (Red/White wires). The 85/15s started out as an uncovered 58/15, which is basically PRS take on a PAF. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I will post anywhere in the world . 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. PRS is great at building guitars and amps like the Archon 100 which I own but their pickups I don't care for. I can't think of a reason why I would swap them, A CE 24 with 85/15's recently found it's way into my collection (my first USA PRS, actually). Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. Also each pickup has a "CW" indicator on each label. The screw coil is second, so to split to screw coil you send the series link to ground. We build the worlds clearest and most dynamic electric guitar pickups. 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. PRS Fiore Can you put it into better terms than just 'better'? I have the 85/15 S in my PRS S2 standard, and I am guessing they might give up something to the USA pickups, yet I still remain unmotivated to swap them since they sound really good in that guitar. I will be shipping in the cases that my new pickups came in (Seymour Duncan) and including the pickup height springs/screws that came with the new pickups. You could also go for a Dragon II. Paul Reed Smith PRS 85/15 MT Pickup Set - Black w/ Gold | Reverb Oops, Something went wrong. check out the FAQ by clicking the It may not display this or other websites correctly. Learn More. select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. So, does anyone have a suggestion on a set of pickups that might be similar to the 85/15s? Paul likes putting A2 in neck pickups, but Im not sure. Im learning about pick ups and daydreaming about my ideal set up. Whats your living room pick up for a noodle guitar. 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. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Duncan custom custom, distortion, dirty fingers, etc may be reasonable alternatives. [ThTE="V-P, post: 21858248, member: 60642"]Ok, I've only tried the regular custom and from what I remember it's not too close. PRS 85/15 TCI Pickup Set | Reverb PRS 85/15 "S" Pickup Set Specs from 2021 PRS SE Custom 22 Hollowbody These pickups are supposed to be wound to the same specification as the 85/15 found in "Core" model PRS guitars. 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. One is a 98 in black with the typical vintage bass and HFS pickups, and the 5 way rotar. Prs 85/15 S pickups I have a PAF equipped Les Paul and good Strats that I like, so I'll just leave the PRS alone. The newer CE24 offers a total of 6 sounds which I include at the end of every comparison. The 85/15 'S' pickups are the overseas variant of the 85/15's which are currently used in the Custom 24 and designed for their SE version. 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 ? You must log in or register to reply here. Anybody swap out a 85/15? - Seymour Duncan User Group Forums JavaScript is disabled. AaeCee Silver Supporting Member Messages 19,485 May 19, 2018 I have a set of those in a Custom 22 and they also sound fantastic. PRS 85/15 Pickup set Hey! 85/15 pickup question | Official PRS Guitars Forum In the video below, Paul briefly walks us through the past PRS pickups and explains a bit more about our latest designs. Hey! PRS Guitars | Paul Explains PRS Pickups and The Release of the New on your browser. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Oops, looks like you forgot something. I have a set of Seymour Duncan SH-2: neck AND bridge (SH-2B) they sound full, clear, very articulate and split remarkably good. I replaced my PRS pickups with Seymour Duncan Pegasus/Sentient. Sent to you packed in the PRS 57/08 plastic pickup cases that came with the ones that replaced these, then bubble wrapped and boxed. before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. These 85/15 "S" pickups are physically wound the same way with the same color code for Start/Finish and one of the pickup's magnet is flipped in relation to its match - this achieves the "Reverse Polarity." I don't plan to change them, but never say never! 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 Recently replaced with a set of a Bare Knuckle's so those 85/15 are for sale now. This could be caused by a browser plugin, disabled javascript, Personally I am a fan of Dimarzios and Seymour Duncans and I was thinking of either a 36th PAF/Super Distortion set or an Alnico 2 Pro or Pearly Gates set from Duncan. I like/play rock/hard rock and both the 85/15 and custom 5 are great for it. A nicely balanced humbucker tone. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. The 85/15 is considerably more "widescreen," full-range, and "modern," though it can be coaxed to do almost anything; the 58/15 is definitely on the warmer, darker, more vintage side of things, and though I don't often use coil taps or splits, I think 58/15s tap/split better than any other humbucker I've ever heard. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. JavaScript is disabled. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.