AII Pro vs PG Set for my Epi LP Plus

[baba o'riley]

I'm going to change my stock epi pups, these things just dont have much life in them. I play through a fender cybertwin se. I'm thinking of trying out a set of AII Pros or a set of PG's. Which of these two would be better to get a good Mick Ralphs/ Paul Kossoff tone? I have Seths in my LP Classic and love them but didnt want to invest that kind of money into my Epi.

 

[ErikH]

Re: AII Pro vs PG Set for my Epi LP Plus

To be honest, either set or mix and match a PG bridge with an A2P neck.

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: AII Pro vs PG Set for my Epi LP Plus

I love the PG set in my Lester, but the APH set might be friendlier to your ears.

 

[John Wymore]

Re: AII Pro vs PG Set for my Epi LP Plus

I think the Alnico II's would get you where you need to go, plus if your on a budget they cost less than the PG's.

 

[TENAX]

Re: AII Pro vs PG Set for my Epi LP Plus

i went with the A2 pro set in the end..as someone said early...it's got to fit your ear and those work really well for me.

 

[Simon_F]

Re: AII Pro vs PG Set for my Epi LP Plus

Haven't tried the PGs but I have a set of AII Pros in my '96 LP Std and they sound great. Mick Ralphs and Paul Kossoff are just the kind of tones they will pull off. Excellent classic bluesy rock. They are not a million miles from the Seths - a little brighter on the top end, a little less honk, slightly tighter bass. The output is very similar.

 

[Aceman]

Re: AII Pro vs PG Set for my Epi LP Plus

Great A2P description Simon! I'd say the PG's are a notch up from that - more highs, and an upper mid snarl (in a good way, to me at least) Sounds like you need the A2P's. But PG's might be fine if want a little more kick -but not much more.

 

[baba o'riley]

Re: AII Pro vs PG Set for my Epi LP Plus

Do you guys think I should upgrade the rest of the electronics while I'm at it?

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: AII Pro vs PG Set for my Epi LP Plus

Do you guys think I should upgrade the rest of the electronics while I'm at it?

Of course. Go with a Swtichcraft jack and switch, 4 new 500k CTS pots, and a pair of .02 Orange Drop Caps. I run a .047 cap in the bridge controls, but my LP is pretty bright.

 

[Simon_F]

Re: AII Pro vs PG Set for my Epi LP Plus

Of course. Go with a Swtichcraft jack and switch, 4 new 500k CTS pots, and a pair of .02 Orange Drop Caps.

+1

A set of AII Pros with those pots and caps will be superb! :beerchug:

 

[baba o'riley]

Re: AII Pro vs PG Set for my Epi LP Plus

Where would be a good place online to get pots and caps? I've never bought/installed new ones

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: AII Pro vs PG Set for my Epi LP Plus

I don't know about online, but Dimarzio pots are just repackaged CTS units. I get mine locally.

 

[ES350]

Re: AII Pro vs PG Set for my Epi LP Plus

I just replaced a AP2 with a PG in the neck of a 335 and to me it sounds like a good T-Top I used to have in a '64 335...a little snarly, biut only when you want it. Using a AP2 in the neck and it's a good mix for that guitar (a '90 natural dot RI, on the bright side).

 

[John Wymore]

Re: AII Pro vs PG Set for my Epi LP Plus

Where would be a good place online to get pots and caps? I've never bought/installed new ones

Sorry for the shameless plug but we can set you up with matched sets of 500K CTS pots.

https://www.shop.wymoreguitars.com/displayProductDocument.hg?productId=74&categoryId=16

And Orange Drops.

 

[theodie]

Re: AII Pro vs PG Set for my Epi LP Plus

Love the PG neck but, Hate the bridge! I just find the bridge very bright and trashy sounding to my ears. IMO opinion, its a love it or hate it pickup! I however like the APH's alot! They have my vote!

 

[martinsixstringcustoms]

Re: AII Pro vs PG Set for my Epi LP Plus

Love the PG neck but, Hate the bridge! I just find the bridge very bright and trashy sounding to my ears. IMO opinion, its a love it or hate it pickup! I however like the APH's alot! They have my vote!

Gotta agree with Dave. APH-1's.