Classic 57 or BurstBucker #2 or both

[chrros7]

I'm looking for a little advice about pickups. I have an Epiphone Sheraton and a "newer" Gibson es-335 (with NO pickups currently in it).

 

I would like them both to be fairly versatile guitars meaning going from clean jazzy chords to full-on ballsy rock if need be. It seems the 57 Classic is the "preferred" pup by many. My question is would the 57 translate well for a nice clean tone in the the neck position? And if so, for the bridge I was thinking of the 57 Classic Plus OR the BurstBucker #2. Is the BB 2 a good companion for the 57 Classic? Is there enough of a difference or would a 57 plus be better?

 

I know its all subjective but I'm trying to wrap my head around all these decisions. Thanks for any help or input you may have.

[LPguitarman]

I have that exact combination in my LP. '57 neck / '57 Plus in the bridge. Love the tone. '57 in the neck gives a good clean bluesy sound and when combined with the bridge pickup it puts a little bite into it but still bluesy.

[Jon S.]

I have that exact combination in my LP. '57 neck / '57 Plus in the bridge. Love the tone. '57 in the neck gives a good clean bluesy sound and when combined with the bridge pickup it puts a little bite into it but still bluesy.

 

+1. The '57 Classic/'57 Classic Plus is my favorite combination, and they sound GREAT in 335's!!

[vincentw]

The Burstbuckers 1 and 2 are fierce but you need to know that if you buy the BB1,2, or 3 separately they are not wax-potted and you may get unwanted feedback.