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Hi I have a 2013 gibson les paul that I want to replace the 490r neck pickup with a duncan 59. The gibson has the pcb and 5 wire quick connectors. My 59 is only single wire and brading. Is there a way I can connect the 59 into the 5 wire connector? I know I won't have coil splitting but not...

Hi all, Had fun this afternoon. Just re-tubed the amp so gave it a good blast out. Also managed to complete my mag swaps following Blueman's advice. 3 guitars: 2008 Gibson Les Paul Studio with 490r (a5 mag) / 498t (UOA5 mag) 2009 Gibson Les Paul Custom with duncan 59 (installed today) /...

Hi All, I have a 2008 Gibson Les Paul Studio that is Left handed and in Wine Red. At present it has the stock 490r/498t pickups in it that i am looking at changing as they seem to harsh and brittle especially the bridge 498t. The 490r I can work with a lot better, after i changed the tone pot...

Hi All, Following all your last advice i installed a set of covered duncan hot rod set in my Epiphone Les Paul Standard. Since then I have got some cash together and bought a new Gibson Les Paul Studio in Wine Red. It has come with the stock 490r / 498t covered pickups which to be honest...

Hi, Newbie and 1st post so go easy !! I have an Epi Les Paul that i am going to upgrade with the Hot Rod set (SH-2 and SH-4). The current pickups are the covered type and I want to retain this look, but, has anyone had any experiences of comparing the set both covered and uncovered ?? If...