I bought a 2005 Gibson Les Paul Classic a few days ago, got it cheap because it's had a headstock break (quite nicely repaired though).
Anyway, it came with black pickups (500T/496R) which sounded okay but, to me, didn't look right with this guitar.
So I put in some double cream Dimarzios (Super D/PAF). These sound fantastic but, again...it just doesn't look right, so I've ordered some chrome/nickel covered pups from ebay. Two sets actually, cos I made an offer I didn't think would be accepted, bought a different set, then had the first offer accepted!
So, coming in a couple of days are a set of 57 Classics, and also a 498T/490R both with the chrome/nickel covers I think will look best on this guitar.
My question is: which ones will work best for a higher gain sound? I generally don't like vintage style pickups in the bridge position - Seths, 59's, PAF's - not a fan. I much prefer the likes of the JB, Duncan Distortion, Super D etc. I'm guessing the 57 Classic won't really work for that? But, would the Super D be so much better than either the 57 Classic or 498T that I should just leave that where it is and get that "Jimmy Page" kinda vibe with the covered neck pickup/open-coil bridge.....???
Also, I DO like PAF-types in the neck position, so would the 57 classic be a nicer sounding pup than the 490R?
Here's some pics of the guitar - I've ordered a pickguard because the colour is very bright and I think a pickguard will look great.
I have to say, I LOVE this guitar - it plays great, sounds great and just feels right. I love the plain top although I'm not overly taken with the bright cherry burst, it's a bit bright for me - any way to tone that down, fade it a bit?
20190421_190527 by stormwatch1977, on Flickr
[/url]20190421_180442 by stormwatch1977, on Flickr
[/url]20190421_190646 by stormwatch1977, on Flickr
Anyway, it came with black pickups (500T/496R) which sounded okay but, to me, didn't look right with this guitar.
So I put in some double cream Dimarzios (Super D/PAF). These sound fantastic but, again...it just doesn't look right, so I've ordered some chrome/nickel covered pups from ebay. Two sets actually, cos I made an offer I didn't think would be accepted, bought a different set, then had the first offer accepted!
So, coming in a couple of days are a set of 57 Classics, and also a 498T/490R both with the chrome/nickel covers I think will look best on this guitar.
My question is: which ones will work best for a higher gain sound? I generally don't like vintage style pickups in the bridge position - Seths, 59's, PAF's - not a fan. I much prefer the likes of the JB, Duncan Distortion, Super D etc. I'm guessing the 57 Classic won't really work for that? But, would the Super D be so much better than either the 57 Classic or 498T that I should just leave that where it is and get that "Jimmy Page" kinda vibe with the covered neck pickup/open-coil bridge.....???
Also, I DO like PAF-types in the neck position, so would the 57 classic be a nicer sounding pup than the 490R?
Here's some pics of the guitar - I've ordered a pickguard because the colour is very bright and I think a pickguard will look great.
I have to say, I LOVE this guitar - it plays great, sounds great and just feels right. I love the plain top although I'm not overly taken with the bright cherry burst, it's a bit bright for me - any way to tone that down, fade it a bit?
20190421_190527 by stormwatch1977, on Flickr
[/url]20190421_180442 by stormwatch1977, on Flickr
[/url]20190421_190646 by stormwatch1977, on Flickr
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