PRS 57/08 Treble Pickup

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PRS 57/08 Treble Pickup

PRS

57/08 Treble Pickup

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 433209
Brand: PRS
Model: 57/08 Treble Pickup
Price: $218.90

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The 57/08 Treble is a seriously good pickup—it nails that classic PRS bite and clarity, especially in the bridge position. It’s a great upgrade for players seeking a more aggressive, defined tone without going full high-gain. Perfect for rock, blues, and country players who want that vintage PRS vibe.

Product Description

PRS 57/08 Treble Pickup, Pickup for electric guitar, For the bridge position, AlNiCo magnet, Three-wire with shielding, Nickel cover

PROS
  • • AlNiCo 8 magnet delivers focused, articulate high-end response
  • • Nickel-plated cover provides vintage aesthetics and reduced microphonic noise
  • • Three-wire configuration offers series/parallel wiring options for tonal flexibility
  • • Excellent build quality; PRS consistently uses high-grade materials.
CONS
  • • Can sound a little thin in darker, muddier guitars
  • • High output might clash with very low-output neck pickups
  • • Limited versatility; excels in rock/blues, less suited for extreme genres.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge
Magnet AlNiCo 8
Output Level 9.5kΩ
DC Resistance 11.2kΩ
Spacing 52.5mm (2.07 in)
Mounting Four-hole

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 57/08 Treble has a higher output and more focused high-end than a standard PRS humbucker, offering a more aggressive and articulate tone.
It's crucial to consider the neck pickup’s characteristics; a very dark neck pickup might result in an unbalanced sound, though parallel wiring can help mitigate this.
The nickel cover is plated, which is standard for this price range and provides the desired aesthetic without the premium cost of solid nickel.

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