Members Utero Posted October 28, 2009 Members Share Posted October 28, 2009 I want to put some new pups in my les paul, and I really don't know where to start. I can't really try anything out considering what I have around me locally, so I'm hoping some of you can shed some light on what some good choices would be. I play a lot of rock/blues but I've been straying into a lot of metal (C tuning) I want some higher output pups that have a tight sound for palm muting and clarity when I'm playing lead. I currently have the stock pups in my les paul and it's just not cutting it as far as either goes. Any ideas? All help is greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Utero Posted October 28, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 28, 2009 No ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cratz2 Posted October 28, 2009 Members Share Posted October 28, 2009 I wonder if some folks are seeing 58 Les Paul and not noticing that your sig clarifies that it's a reissue. Kinda sounds a bit troll-like if they didn't notice that sort of like, 'My grandfather just gave me an original 59 Les Paul. Should I route it for a Floyd or a Kahler?'I really like the Tone Zone for more aggressive rhythm stuff, but I don't play any metal lead these days. For rhythm, I couldn't really ask for a better pickup myself. Of course, that's in a 25.5" scale guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spike Li Posted October 28, 2009 Members Share Posted October 28, 2009 Judging by you sig it not an actual 1958 LP, which im sure the mere suggestion of changing anything on has caused half of the forum to have a heart attack. For blues/rock/metal id say the Gibson ceramics 496r/500t combo would be perfect- but bare in mind that they are reeeaaaallly hot so they dont do cleans very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members favata5 Posted October 28, 2009 Members Share Posted October 28, 2009 how bout getting a Explorer for the metal and leave the Lester alone and enjoy it for the blues?those are mighty:) sweet guitars!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cratz2 Posted October 28, 2009 Members Share Posted October 28, 2009 Yeah, I love my 57 Classics, but I think that the Burstbucker 1 & 2 combo are the best sounding pickups Gibson offers... except for metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MichaelSaulnier Posted October 28, 2009 Members Share Posted October 28, 2009 I'd drop a couple of EMG's in there...Can't get much heavier than that! M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spike Li Posted October 28, 2009 Members Share Posted October 28, 2009 I'd drop a couple of EMG's in there... Can't get much heavier than that! M Id beg to differ- id say the 500t's in my explorers are heavier than the EMG81 in my godin (IMO of course)- better bass end for chugging too. Although the EMG definitely has the edge when it comes to cleans, which is why I bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kit_strong Posted October 28, 2009 Members Share Posted October 28, 2009 You could try something really different like the Lace Alumitone Deathbuckers. I'm going to try some standard alumitones in my Epi LP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fabstrat Posted October 28, 2009 Members Share Posted October 28, 2009 having to change pickups on a vintage 58 would not be weird, due to them possibly being overly microphonic. if your budget is significant, look to Throbaks, J.M. Rolph, Lollars, Curtis Novak etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alecto Posted October 28, 2009 Members Share Posted October 28, 2009 That's a wide range of sounds you're going for, Utero. I don't know if one guitar can do all that. If you still want just one axe to do it all, I'd suggest a good all-round set like the Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro/JB (neck pickup first, in case you're wondering). Plenty of guitarists in heavier bands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Utero Posted October 28, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 28, 2009 I wonder if some folks are seeing 58 Les Paul and not noticing that your sig clarifies that it's a reissue. Kinda sounds a bit troll-like if they didn't notice that sort of like, 'My grandfather just gave me an original 59 Les Paul. Should I route it for a Floyd or a Kahler?' I really like the Tone Zone for more aggressive rhythm stuff, but I don't play any metal lead these days. For rhythm, I couldn't really ask for a better pickup myself. Of course, that's in a 25.5" scale guitar. Ah I'm sorry, I didn't mean for it to look that way. I suppose I can find other ways to get a good ole rock tone, I just don't want my guitar to be pure static and crunch from the pups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members No Soul Posted October 28, 2009 Members Share Posted October 28, 2009 burstbucker Pro or something along those lines. (semi hot alnicoV scatter wound) wont take you TOO far away from the burstbucker 1 and 2, but have enough snarl and power to match up for more modern applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted October 28, 2009 Members Share Posted October 28, 2009 Yeah, I love my 57 Classics, but I think that the Burstbucker 1 & 2 combo are the best sounding pickups Gibson offers... except for metal. Me too. I'd never {censored} with that set up. I own a '59RI and a '57BB myself and love those pickups, but that's me. For what you're looking for I'd suggest a DiMarzio Super Distortion. Or if you want to stay Gibson, 500T If you want to also change out the neck, I'd go BB Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarNoobie Posted October 28, 2009 Members Share Posted October 28, 2009 'My grandfather just gave me an original 59 Les Paul. pics please :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Quarter Posted October 28, 2009 Members Share Posted October 28, 2009 Definitely check out some BG-Pups! Give Bryan a shout, he can and will dial you in, even his heavy winds have great clarity and definition. The guy has talent and knows his craft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DonP Posted October 28, 2009 Members Share Posted October 28, 2009 Another +1 to the Burstbucker set (either Pros or 1&2). I was knocking out some classic Dio and old school VH with the R0. I guess this doesn't count as Metal? I know, I need to get my LP Floyded LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Utero Posted October 29, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 29, 2009 Thanks for the input, I'm thinking about the 500t. Anyone have any experience with the seymour duncan invader or the sh-6 distortion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alecto Posted October 29, 2009 Members Share Posted October 29, 2009 Thanks for the input, I'm thinking about the 500t.Anyone have any experience with the seymour duncan invader or the sh-6 distortion? The Invader is WAY too hot for what you're looking for. That thing was designed for all-out, downtuned rip-your-face-off gain. The cleans blow goats. I've never heard the Distortion give good cleans, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Utero Posted October 29, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 29, 2009 The Invader is WAY too hot for what you're looking for. That thing was designed for all-out, downtuned rip-your-face-off gain. The cleans blow goats.I've never heard the Distortion give good cleans, either. Ah, I figured the invader was something like that just by reading the name. Well, seems like I need to throw cleans out the door with what I'm looking for. I suppose my tele can be rigged for my cleans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cratz2 Posted October 29, 2009 Members Share Posted October 29, 2009 Cleans don't have to go bye bye. Get an aggressive but not terribly hot bridge pickup and keep the stock neck pickup or at least get a neck pickup that isn't too radical. For cleans, either play the neck only or both pickups with the bridge rolled back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members go cat go Posted October 29, 2009 Members Share Posted October 29, 2009 What amp are you playing through? You may just want to invest your money on a pedal instead of pups. This way you can keep your cleans too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alecto Posted October 29, 2009 Members Share Posted October 29, 2009 Ah, I figured the invader was something like that just by reading the name.Well, seems like I need to throw cleans out the door with what I'm looking for. Not necessarily. Both the JB and the Rio Grande BBQ are hot humbuckers that do some very nice cleans. I have both and they're great pickups. I've used both pickups for heavy rock, and also in my R&B group and they work beautifully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ACLONERANGER Posted October 30, 2009 Members Share Posted October 30, 2009 also check out the wylde pickups or better known as the bill and becky lawrence. i got a 500xl in my les paul..it rocks !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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