Floyded “Les Paul” bridge pup replacement

[AmpliFIRE]

Floyded “Les Paul” bridge pup replacement

I recently picked up an LTD Alex Skolnick sig. First of all, these guitars seem to fly under the radar, but they’re GREAT for the money. Anyway, this one has a Floyd Rose bridge and came with a J.B./59 combo stock. I like the 59, but I’m not in love with the JB. I prefer something more vintagey sounding and not as compressed. I also want less upper mids and balanced with more harmonics and clarity. I’m considering the 59/Custom Hybrid and Saturday Night Special. Anything else I should be loooking at?

PS: I have Rolph 59’s (A2) in my R9 which I absolutely love. I’d like this to be a bit different than that guitar...



Thanks in advance!

 

[Mincer]

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Re: Floyded “Les Paul” bridge pup replacement

I like the Hybrid here, but you can also check out the Parallel Axis Blues Saraceno model, which is actually a really cool pickup.

 

[GuitarDoc]

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Re: Floyded “Les Paul” bridge pup replacement

The hybrid actually works very well with a '59 in the neck, probably one of the best combos for "vinagey" tone but with a little more potential in the bridge (with the hybrid) for more versatility. If you find that the hybrid is a little too bright sounding, changing the A5 magnet to a UOA5 or an A2 works wonders.

 

[AmpliFIRE]

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Re: Floyded “Les Paul” bridge pup replacement

Thanks again guys. I wound up with a Super Distortion which I’m not loving. How about the OG PATB or SH6 Distortion? Any others I should consider?

 

[STLMTLHD79]

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Re: Floyded “Les Paul” bridge pup replacement

I like the Hybrid here, but you can also check out the Parallel Axis Blues Saraceno model, which is actually a really cool pickup.

Mincer speaks the truth! Both of those pickups are fantastic and are great under high gain. I also highly recommend the Screamin' Demon. It its NOT a high output pickup as the name would imply. It is great for general rock/hard rock and even metal. It has amazing harmonics and great crunch.

the PATB1 (original) is a great pickup but maybe a bit like the Jb in terms of compression. If you don't want compression stay away from the Distortion.

 

[STLMTLHD79]

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Re: Floyded “Les Paul” bridge pup replacement

Oh and by the way, excellent avatar pic choice. That is pretty much my favorite album of all time!

 

[eclecticsynergy]

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Re: Floyded “Les Paul” bridge pup replacement

You might also consider the Custom 5. Very good pickup in LP types. Has a little more muscle than an SNS or the Hybrid but still cleans up well and sounds fairly vintagey. Great match for a 59N.

 

[Jeff_H]

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Re: Floyded “Les Paul” bridge pup replacement

I like the Hybrid here, but you can also check out the Parallel Axis Blues Saraceno model, which is actually a really cool pickup.

This for the win. The PATB and a Floyd are fantastic. I have the original PATB, but I'd like to switch it out for the PATB-3, for more vintage tonzes.

 

[AmpliFIRE]

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Re: Floyded “Les Paul” bridge pup replacement

Thanks for all of the replies! Any thoughts on the EVH Frankenstein? Seems like a good fit too...