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2012 PRS 513

The 513 was, to me, one of the most interesting guitars to roll out of the PRS shop. Boasting a unique pickup and wiring arrangement, it allows for incredible diversity in selecting and splitting pickups.

With 5 single coils and unique wiring, the 513 is able to deliver everything from single coil twang to humbucker crunch, in 13 total combinations.

5 coils, with 13 different configurations, the 513 is my personal "do it all" instrument.

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[–] baronvonj@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Two n-way blade switches would be awkward to keep track of for me. My first guitar was a Samick KJ-560 (HSS) and it has independant two-way on/off toggles for each pickup, and another two-way toggle to split the humbucker. I think that's easier to read at a glance.

[–] CarrierLost@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, the 509 went with micro switches for splitting, possibly for very similar reasoning.

[–] baronvonj@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I have a Custom 24-08 and I love the mini toggles.