Bridge/Neck PU choice - Epi LP Std.

[cracka]

First time poster! (Well, first time in a looong time)


Anyway, here's my dilemna......I have an Epiphone LP Standard Plus and I'm looking to replace the pickups. I'm sure you all know a fair amount about the guitars construction, so no need to bother with that. However, I'm using a Peavey JSX and I'm looking for a pickup that has a high output, since my amp is ever so slightly lacking in the gain department. Influences are Slayer, Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Testament to name a few.

The JB is a fine pickup, but I'm looking for something different this time. Should it be a Custom or Distortion in the bridge? And what is a good fit for either one in the neck?



Cheers!

 

[Aceman]

Re: Bridge/Neck PU choice - Epi LP Std.

The Peavey JSX lacks gain?!?!? It's not Krankenstein, but how much gain do you need???? Sounds like an amp problem...not pup issues. I defer to JSX owners though. I haven't heard an amp in the past 5 years that didn't have more gain than I knew what to do with. Maybe I'm getting old. How are you setting the knobs on that thing?

 

[TimmyPage]

Re: Bridge/Neck PU choice - Epi LP Std.

Turn it up a little? I knew someone who claimed their M/B Recto didnt have enough gain.. I turned up their volume, they shat their pants.

 

[Aceman]

Re: Bridge/Neck PU choice - Epi LP Std.

Shat - I applaud proper your language usage and skill as a knob twiddler.

 

[TimmyPage]

Re: Bridge/Neck PU choice - Epi LP Std.

Shat - I applaud proper your language usage and skill as a knob twiddler.

Haha, sarcasm?

By the way, I've been meaning to say.. Your guitar collection kicks arse.

 

[fakiekid]

Re: Bridge/Neck PU choice - Epi LP Std.

custom

or

custom 5

try them!

 

[JamesPaul]

Re: Bridge/Neck PU choice - Epi LP Std.

I'm in that first time poster category also. I would be as surprised as Aceman about the JSX lacking in the gain department - even the slightest bit. Still, if you keep getting that vibe, take it in for a checkup.

On the Custom vs. Distortion aspect, I've got them both in Epi's. The DC gives me a lot of versatiliy when it comes to playing different styles from Classic Rock up through Metal. The DD is reserved exclusively for Metal; however it excels at that job.

 

[cracka]

Re: Bridge/Neck PU choice - Epi LP Std.

I do a lot of relatively low volume playing, which is why the amp doesn't seem to be oozing with gain, I know that. I just want to be able to give the amp that extra little kick in the a$$ for the crunch channel, which is fairly low output (but the best sounding drive channel).

My previous amp was a 5150 II, so I was spoiled by that in terms of potential gain output.


I think I'm going to go DD, which pickup would be a good match at the neck? The same thing? Anything else?

 

[JamesPaul]

Re: Bridge/Neck PU choice - Epi LP Std.

I have a Jazz in the neck at the moment. Unfortunately, I have not been to happy with the Jazz lately in the GT. I actually have the Jazz in both my Epi LPs but my GT is darker than my Classic and I believe that's why I am wavering on the Jazz being right or not. Either that or I cannot get the Jazz adjusted quite right (... but this is another thread.) I was hoping someone else would jump in with what they are pairing with ceramic bridges in LPs. Any takers?

Edit: :smack: I'll plead noob! Aceman already has a thread going on this topic so... I'll refer to that one. Sorry.

https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?t=77969