Bareknuckle equivalent to Gibson 498t?

[richard]

I replaced the 498/490 set in my Firebird Studio with RYs on Tim's recommendation. The Gibsons turned to total mud at gigging volume. The RYs have great clarity at high volumes and can take a lot of gain while retaining definition. I play mine through a single channel Cornford and have found that the mid control on the amp is the real key to fine tuning the RYs. I usually have all my EQ set about midway. Take the mid up a notch for a fat smooth sound, turn it down a little for a more classic biting rock sound.  Wonderfully versatile pups. Not one trick ponies like the SD JB in my other Gibbo.

[Philly Q]

Less of a tarts handbag than the one I call mine (which does indeed have Cold Sweats

I wouldn't call it a tart's handbag!  :lol:  The only real bling on that guitar is the inlay.

[FELINEGUITARS]

Less of a tarts handbag than the one I call mine (which does indeed have Cold Sweats

I wouldn't call it a tart's handbag!  :lol:  The only real bling on that guitar is the inlay.

Here is a before paint comparison:
mine

New one


and here's mine with paint on

[Philly Q]

Every time I see that, I can't get over how good the colour looks with the binding and zebra pickups.  :)

Interesting how the colour of the mahogany in the two guitars is quite different.