Recent content by Degradation Trip

Wanting to change the stock bridge '59 in my Heritage H-150. Sometimes I think it sounds great and other times too bland and boomy. I recently got a LP Standard in a trade with a BB Pro in the bridge. Compared to the '59, the BB Pro is a much more aggressive, bite-y, tighter pickup and more...

Hi, does anyone know how I can wire in standard 4 wire SD humbucker pickups to the old Gibson quick connect 2 pin adapter? Adapter looks like this: https://www.ginomusica.it/images/products/Gibson_Pickup_57_Classic_Quick_Connect_01.jpg Will I need to buy some new adapter or will I just be able...

I've got a Gibson SG Faded which I've had for a while with the stock 490 pickups. It sounds ok but I'm finding it nasally and a bit lacking in character. I find it's best for thrash or heavier stuff compared to more typical SG things like AC/DC or blues etc. I don't want to change the sound of...

Hi, I recently (and finally) managed to pick up a G&L Rampage (tribute series made in china). The stock pickup actually sounds pretty good but I thought I may as well put in a JB (TB-4) since I want to replicate Jerry's guitar. While I'm at it I may as well change out the pots and wiring since...

Hey, so my Heritage H-140 still has the stock pickups in it, 59 in the neck & Custom 5 in the bridge. Overall it sounds pretty great but I really want something more vintage, warmer and fatter in the bridge. Maybe a bit more of that classic Les Paul honk/quack. I plan on taking these pickups out...

Hi, first post... Looking for some advice for a new neck pickup for my 08 Gibson SG Special. It still has the stock pickups (490R & 490T). I really like the bridge pickup but not the neck pickup so much. It seems a bit muddy for me and doesn't have much of a sweet or singing tone compared to the...