LysanderSky
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Stock pickups in a 335 after about 1992 have always been 57 classics... you sure you didn't replace 57 classics... because burstbuckers have the same "Patent Applied For" sticker on the back...
Yes. I have a 2011 Memphis Block Inlay. The only 335 that does'nt come with Classic 57s. I mean those Burtbucker Pros aren't bad PUs but in a semi, they're way too hot. You can get a 57 like sound when using the tone and volume controls but the frequency range isn't the best...
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Yea, the Classic 57s are great pickups. I had Burstbucker Pros in my ES 335 which I liked at first but after a while found a bit too hot/bright, not really ES-type sound (playing through a 1970 Fender Vibrolux).
Once I decided to change the stock pick-ups, I thought I'll try Bareknuckle Stormy Mondays and haven't regretted it! If the Classic 57s came stock with my ES I probably wouldn't have bothered changing them since I have them installed in an Epiphone 335 which I played for years and really liked.
I have to say though - quality difference of the guitars considered - that I prefer the SMs. I don't know if it is because they're unpotted or general quality, the Bareknuckles just sound outstanding.
Anyway OP, I would consider it is worth the extra dollar for ou to change the PU, the Classic 57s also work well in your guitar.
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I have a set of (unpotted) Bareknuckle Stormy Mondays on my 335. They are pretty much what you are looking for... I guess it depends a little where you are located, Bareknuckle are a great - if not the best - Pickup maker based in Europe. If you are located in the U.S. you might want to buy from an American PU boutique due to import prices...
https://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/main/pickups.php?cat=humbuckers&sub=vintage&pickup=stormy_monday
Best type of replacement pups for ES175
in Gibson Custom
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That's the one: http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/ES/Gibson-Custom/ES-335-Block-Inlay.aspx
And yes I love 335s! B)