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I'm looking for a good bridge pickup for a les paul i play mostly classic rock and blues stlye stuff so i want it to be hot but not to harsh and trebley also i would perfer that it comes in a zebra pattern brand dosent matter thanks for your help
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Guitars
MIA Olypmic white Strat, Warmoth Neck(Brazilian Rosewood)-Fralin Vintage Hots
MIA Strat '57 RI, Tobacco Sunburst
Danny Gatton Trib Tele-Barden Rail/Tex Mex
Agile Al-3000-'59/Seth
MIJ "Blackie" Strat-Ant Texas Hots
Amps
70's Fender Super Reverb Head, Blackfaced by Billy Penn
Avatar G12H Special
Fender Deluxe Plus 112
Pedals
Modded V-847, Sniper GE-7, Boss CH-1, Modded TS-9, Boss SD-1, Boss DS-1, Keeley Blues Driver, Carl Martin Rock Drive. -
Re: Bridge Pickup for les paul
custom custom would give u that amout of versatilityGear: Carvin CT6 flame top(alnico 2 pro,JB), Strat scappoled fretboard(59,CC), Morgan monroe ovation knock-off, yamaha nylon acoustic,Boss super overdrive with TS-808 "silver" analogman mod, Boss DS-1 with keeley mod, Vox wah with true bypass mod, Fender Super Reverb 65.
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The APH is like slipping into a tub of warm honey spashed with the silky essence of virgins. -
Re: Bridge Pickup for les paul
I would choose either a 59' or an APH II. The 59 will be a little tighter in the lows and more focused in the highs....a really crisp pickup, but not icepicky. An APH will be a little spongier on the lows, sweeter on the highs and mids.. more balanced if you will. Slash's tone is APH II all the way. I love my set, but there are certain tones you need an A5 like the 59 to really nail.
I prefer to be on the smoother side of things...I can always dial the treble up, but it's harder to smooth out something too bright. Just my opinion.Comment
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Re: Bridge Pickup for les paul
I love the Pearly Gates in a Lester. Plenty of cut, but not icepicky in a Paul.Ain't nothin' but a G thang, baby.Comment
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Re: Bridge Pickup for les paul
JB, dude...it's a HOT pickup but not THAT hot. I think it does an awesome job at Zeppelin/Sabbath/AC-DC with a DS-1, plus, your LP will make it sound awesome.:firing: :cop:
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Re: Bridge Pickup for les paul
SH-1 59
SH-14 C5
SH-5 CustomComment
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Re: Bridge Pickup for les paul
I kinda like the PG, but all the suggestions here are good ones.Comment
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Re: Bridge Pickup for les paul
If you want a "normal" output level, I'd go with the Seth Lover. This is a really great "as vintage as you can get" pup. If you want a bit more punch, I'd go with either the Custom5 or the Custom Custom. My LP came with a CC in it, and I thought it sounded great, but just didn't have enough bottom end for me. The C5 suits a LP very well. I now have one in my guitar, and it is warm and rich.
BTW - I also play classic rock and blues.Fender Twin w/ Weber Speakers, keeley ts-9, RMC2 wah, EB MusicMan Axis Sport w/ p-90's, Heritage Les Paul (HC150) Custom Order w/ AIIpro/Custom shop bridge, various accousticsComment
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Re: Bridge Pickup for les paul
i love pearly gates in a les paul, great snotty tone. roll back the tone a little and it warms up nicely for mellower stuffComment
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Re: Bridge Pickup for les paul
For more classic tones I would consider one of the three listed below.
1. Antiquity: Very close to PAF's
2. Seth Lovers: also very close to a Paf, but different than the Antiquity.
3. Alnico: The Alnico I believe comes ready to be tapped if desired. A nice feature on a LP"So you will never have to listen to Surf music again" James Marshall Hendrix
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Re: Bridge Pickup for les paul
For the sound you want I'd suggest either a Seth Lover or a Screamin' Demon
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