Recent content by Big Blue

I ordered a couple of pups from Guitar Center a few days after Christmas (big mistake, I know, but I had a $50 gift card. What was I supposed to do?). I wanted zebra, so of course they had to special order them. I ordered a '59 for the bridge and an Alnico 2 Pro for the neck. :fingersx: I...

I want to put an Alnico II Pro in the neck of my Gibson LP, but I have not made up my mind what to use in the bridge? I want a smooth, fat tone. Definitely warm, not too aggressive. I've been considering another APH-1, Pearly Gates, or Custom Custom. The 10K has sparked my interest, although...

How big of a problem is microphonic feedback with the Seths? Everyone says "it only happens under high gain", but high gain is a relative term. High gain to a blues/rock player and high gain to a death metal player are two totally different things! My only OD is a Fulltone '69 fuzz with a...

for under $750 new? I've seen plenty of boutique amps that I love, but I can't justify selling my car for a small tube amp. I'm thinking something like a Blues Junior or Peavey Delta Blues would be the best bang for my buck. I don't need a lot of clean headroom, and I will only be jamming...

What will improve my tone most, new pups or a new speaker in my amp? I know there are more variables than I can list that could affect the answer, but here's some info that will help anyone willing to help me out here. Equipment: 1993 Gibson LP Standard 490R neck pup 498T bridge pup Crate...

...I was wondering what kind of changes I could expect in my tone. I have never bought an aftermarket pup before, so I need all the help I can get. I have a Gibson LP w/ the 490R neck and 498T bridge, and I was thinking about putting in a set of Pearly Gates (I like a raw, slightly hairy tone...

I am going to replace the stock 498T & 490R pickups in a '93 LP Standard with a set of Alnico 2 Pros. Will my tone be noticeably warmer, or is the difference between the two negligible? (If you can't tell, I have NO idea what I'm doing!) :)

Anyone have experience with a Custom Custom in the bridge of a Les Paul? I recently played a Godin LG Signature series with a Custom Custom that was specially designed by SD for Godin, and I really liked the warm tone it had. Not shrill or piercing, just smooth. The Custom Custom should sound...

I want to change the stock pups on my 93 Gibson Les Paul and I need some advice. I am primarily looking for a great blues tone. Something warm, rich, and smooth. Of the following 3 pups, which would be my best choice: - SH-1 '59 - SH-55 Seth Lover - Antiquity Humbuckers I have never...