500T Replacement Recomendations

[Lambahanman]

I'm curious what you folks think would be a good replacement for a Gibson 500T pickup? The 500T lacks the "fullness" I'm looking for. Seems a bit to thin to me but the output is good. Which Duncan pickup would you recommend? I'm not looking for a scooped Metal tone, just a well rounded, balanced tone with high output.

Thanks for any info.
Lamb

[BlueSnMettle]

Re: 500T Replacement Recomendations

I'm curious what you folks think would be a good replacement for a Gibson 500T pickup? The 500T lacks the "fullness" I'm looking for. Seems a bit to thin to me but the output is good. Which Duncan pickup would you recommend? I'm not looking for a scooped Metal tone, just a well rounded, balanced tone with high output.

Thanks for any info.
Lamb

Hey Lamb,

Welcome to the forum!

I replaced the 500T that came stock in my LP Classic with a Duncan Distortion and I couldn't be happier. Great chunky tone, tight bottom, searing leads. I find it very balanced. In fact there's one in the neck too. It's my CRUNCH MACHINE

Peace,

Darrin

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: 500T Replacement Recomendations

The 500T is a ceramic magnet pup with a fairly high output...i you like most of it but want it fuller sounding, I would agree...try a set of Duncan Distortions! They are great pups, the clean up well, and they ever sound good when split!

[mrid]

Re: 500T Replacement Recomendations

The Custom is another option.

[WITH FULL DISTORTION]

Re: 500T Replacement Recomendations

Since he said... "SCOOPED METAL TONE" i Would suggest a C5.
what about the mids and highs? do you relaly like scooped mids? tamed highs?

[NT02]

Re: 500T Replacement Recomendations

I replaced mine with a Seth Lover and am loving it. My next choice would be a custom custom, which is supposed to be great in a Les Paul. I might also consider a Pearly Gates since lots of guys are using it happily.

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: 500T Replacement Recomendations

He said he likes the 500T but wants it fuller...an Alnico Ii pup will not have a similar tone...a DD or a Custom will be closest to a 500T...but will be a FAR better sound IMO!

[Lambahanman]

Re: 500T Replacement Recomendations

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Does anyone have any clips of the C5?
Here's another tid-bit of info that is a factor in deciding on which pup to buy. It will be used for some fast palm muted riffs - think Metallica's Fight Fire with Fire right after the acoustic intro, although I'm NOT looking for a Metallica type tone.

Thanks again. Anyone have any info on the Rio BBQ? I've heard good things about that as well.

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: 500T Replacement Recomendations

dude...I'm telling you try a SET of Duncan Distortions...the more you sey, the more i think you would love them!!!

[Dills]

Re: 500T Replacement Recomendations

A duncan custom or distortion would provide what you need. They are both high output and have clarity under gain and fairly balanced sounding. They shud be sweet.

[Lambahanman]

Re: 500T Replacement Recomendations

Right on. Anyone have a recomendation for the best place with the best price to buy Duncan pup's? Or do I just cruise to the local GC and get 'em to make me a deal?

[BlueSnMettle]

Re: 500T Replacement Recomendations

Right on. Anyone have a recomendation for the best place with the best price to buy Duncan pup's? Or do I just cruise to the local GC and get 'em to make me a deal?

My buddy, Lew/Lewguitar will set you up. He's on the forum here. Just Pm him.

Peace,

Darrin