APH-2s no good for "modern" les pauls
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JeffB
Let it B
Re: APH-2s no good for "modern" les pauls
Have not reat the whole thread but my experience - I LOVED the Slashers in my Epi 335 Pro which needed something to tame the harsh natural edge of the faux maple and cheap bridge. The bridge Slash sounded horrible in my 2013 335S, and the pair was a big meh in both my 2014 classic and my 2014 traditional. Couldn't rip em out fast enough.
Have not reat the whole thread but my experience - I LOVED the Slashers in my Epi 335 Pro which needed something to tame the harsh natural edge of the faux maple and cheap bridge. The bridge Slash sounded horrible in my 2013 335S, and the pair was a big meh in both my 2014 classic and my 2014 traditional. Couldn't rip em out fast enough.
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: APH-2s no good for "modern" les pauls
I'm pleased with regular A2P's, and have felt no need to get the Slash set. I certainly don't want a hotter neck PU. Maybe a Slash bridge with an A2P neck.
I'm pleased with regular A2P's, and have felt no need to get the Slash set. I certainly don't want a hotter neck PU. Maybe a Slash bridge with an A2P neck.
JeffB
Let it B
Re: APH-2s no good for "modern" les pauls
Output wasn't an issue, and I prefer lower output pups.They just sound bigger than regular a2ps. Not really hotter. The neck was very clear. The problem was they were bland and despite the output, very unballsy for crunchy chords. I can see them working for someone with an extreme high midrange amp, pedal, and speaker setup like slash....joobies, v30s, and a wah. But they are not for me.
Output wasn't an issue, and I prefer lower output pups.They just sound bigger than regular a2ps. Not really hotter. The neck was very clear. The problem was they were bland and despite the output, very unballsy for crunchy chords. I can see them working for someone with an extreme high midrange amp, pedal, and speaker setup like slash....joobies, v30s, and a wah. But they are not for me.
Snake Aces
Singlecut Slut
Re: APH-2s no good for "modern" les pauls
One of the biggest reasons I use A2P's instead of the Slash set is because the Slash set is not available with 4 conductor wire.
One of the biggest reasons I use A2P's instead of the Slash set is because the Slash set is not available with 4 conductor wire.
Uncle Fred
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Re: APH-2s no good for "modern" les pauls
My 59 sets and JB 35th Anniversary came single conductor and my hot rodded set is 4 conductor. I really only care when a Les Paul is true 50s wired because otherwise makes no difference. I don't coil tap.
My 59 sets and JB 35th Anniversary came single conductor and my hot rodded set is 4 conductor. I really only care when a Les Paul is true 50s wired because otherwise makes no difference. I don't coil tap.
Uncle Fred
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Re: APH-2s no good for "modern" les pauls
One thing I noticed is the OP has a Hong Kongy bridge. If he thinks that is modern spacing it would only be on epiphones.
One thing I noticed is the OP has a Hong Kongy bridge. If he thinks that is modern spacing it would only be on epiphones.
Re: APH-2s no good for "modern" les pauls
agreed. I prefered the Slash bridge over the regular A2P and I do like the regular A2P neck pickup
BUT
I love the A2Pneck/59B hybrid. Best. Neck. Pickup. Ever.
agreed. I prefered the Slash bridge over the regular A2P and I do like the regular A2P neck pickup
BUT
I love the A2Pneck/59B hybrid. Best. Neck. Pickup. Ever.
Snake Aces
Singlecut Slut
Re: APH-2s no good for "modern" les pauls
I use 4 conductor on every humbucker I currently use, specifically for coil splits. To each their own though.
I use 4 conductor on every humbucker I currently use, specifically for coil splits. To each their own though.
Snake Aces
Singlecut Slut
Re: APH-2s no good for "modern" les pauls
I would like to try one of these hybrids you speak of
I would like to try one of these hybrids you speak of
Uncle Fred
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allbutromeo
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Re: APH-2s no good for "modern" les pauls
According to Stew Mac an ABR-1 has 51.99mm string spacing, while the current Nashville TOM has 51.56mm spacing which comes out to less than 1/4 mm per side, not even noticeable.
According to Stew Mac an ABR-1 has 51.99mm string spacing, while the current Nashville TOM has 51.56mm spacing which comes out to less than 1/4 mm per side, not even noticeable.
LtKojak
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Re: APH-2s no good for "modern" les pauls
This comes from a lack of understanding of the very basics of how a magnetic p'up REALLY works. But I think the deciding factor is the "bragging rights", mixed with a bit of OCD and obsession with looks.
Guitarfetish.com would gladly take your order.
HTH,
If you were talking about the NECK p'up, I could understand. But, in the bridge position, where strings almost don't move, there's no technical reason whatsoever for you to think that.
This comes from a lack of understanding of the very basics of how a magnetic p'up REALLY works. But I think the deciding factor is the "bragging rights", mixed with a bit of OCD and obsession with looks.
If you REALLY think so, then the rest figurs...
Guitarfetish.com would gladly take your order.
HTH,
Uncle Fred
New member
Re: APH-2s no good for "modern" les pauls
Trembucker works fine in a les paul.
Trembucker works fine in a les paul.
Rand-O-Monium
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Re: APH-2s no good for "modern" les pauls
If the guitar was built from scratch they/you shoulda used another bridge in the first place...
If the guitar was built from scratch they/you shoulda used another bridge in the first place...
Uncle Fred
New member
Re: APH-2s no good for "modern" les pauls
I had a trembucker JB in a 2012 Les Paul custom classic. It was a little wide but not enough to matter.
I had a trembucker JB in a 2012 Les Paul custom classic. It was a little wide but not enough to matter.
