Members jbear555 Posted March 24, 2013 Members Share Posted March 24, 2013 I've played this E-LP-98LTS out several times and I totally dig it! I haven't played a Gibson that I think is any nicer, and I auditioned a boatload of LP's before I took a chance on this in a trade. So...the JB in the bridge is much nicer to my sound than I thought it would be, but since I am about to do some work on it anyway...I have some magnets (A3, A4, and UOA5). I have read a lot of posts, so I have an idea of what folks think, but I have a specific question. My sound with this guitar is that Robben Ford-type Fender Blackface + Barber Small Fry + whatever I need, which usually isn't much. The JB actually ends up sounding pretty nice for this IF I keep the volume rolled back and drop the tone a little. Opened of course, we get that high gain, ice-picky thing that everyone told me about, which I just don't use. Would I be able to counter this most effectively by: a) Using one of these magnets (A3, A4, or UOA5) instead of the stock A5 b) Changing the tone pot to a 250 c) combo of the above of course we also have: d) leave it alone and use the vol/tone (I certainly can do this) e) you need a different PUP (not sure I do) I really though that JB was coming out, but after playing it...sounds pretty great in the "sweet spot." I guess I'm asking if I can widen that sweet spot. I may put an UOA5 in that 59n too, but that's really pretty perfect already...I love 59's. I know there are a ton of questions about this PUP and mags, but I beg your indulgence as my question is pretty specific and I found lots of "can I get a classic rock tone" questions, but...that's not my bag. As always...Thanks all! One thing to add...I am gonna split these PUP's when the work goes down...in case that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members omni Posted March 24, 2013 Members Share Posted March 24, 2013 Alnico 2 in JB is very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jbear555 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Members Share Posted March 24, 2013 I've heard that, but...I don't have one of those around. I think I am going to try the UOA5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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