Zachary_02
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Just bought an Epi Les Paul Tribute Plus fitted with Gibson 57 classic (N) and classic + (B). I play a lot of classic/hard rock. Are these pickups any good for that kinda stuff?
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Gibson 57 Classic Set for classic/hard rock?
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stratguy23
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Re: Gibson 57 Classic Set for classic/hard rock?
Yes, absolutely. Just pair that guitar with a Marshall-flavored amp and an overdrive pedal, and you should be set for classic and hard rock from the 60s through the 80s.
Yes, absolutely. Just pair that guitar with a Marshall-flavored amp and an overdrive pedal, and you should be set for classic and hard rock from the 60s through the 80s.
PFDarkside
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Re: Gibson 57 Classic Set for classic/hard rock?
They are far better than the pickups that came in my Epiphone!
They are far better than the pickups that came in my Epiphone!
Boogie Bill
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Re: Gibson 57 Classic Set for classic/hard rock?
I have Les Pauls with Classic 57s, Seths, Ants, Custom Shop Seths, and Historics with the A2 BB 1&2. I use Boogie amps (no Rectos) in a G/B/K/D band. We do a wide range material, from classic rock, blues, country, jazz, etc. I also have 335s with the 57s.
I like using the guitars with the '57s, especially when the gig calls for a mellower tone. I'm not doing metal, and I do a lot of clean parts. The Mark Series Mesas have a lot of gain available, but I tend to go for medium gain solos that sing. I always tell people that if I'm playing for a hearing-aid crowd, the 57s work because they have a smoother top end.
But, the BB 1&2s have a bit more string-to-string separation. The BB2 in the bridge has twang that reminds me of the ballsiest Tele bridge pickup ever. It's great for more hard-rocking stuff; blues and country, too.
The Seths and Ants I have...I could say they combine the best of both. Some players find the Gibsons muddy, and sometimes edgy at the same time. These Duncans have that clarity, but retain that sweetness. The Ants have this complexity to the midrange...like the way a fine red wine sits on your tongue, enticing you with the flavors of earth, fruit and spice.
I think the 57s' tone and suitability depend heavily on the amount of distortion a player uses, and perhaps more than many other pickup...they seem to be very amp sensitive. Everything I've ever plugged into my Mesas always sounds great, but to my ear the 57s don't like certain amps.
So my advice is to play the guitar for a while and see if you're happy with the results. Make sure the rest of your signal change is up to snuff, keeping in mind that little things like picks, strings and cords (and finally your amp) can all substantially affect your tone.
Good luck!
Bill
I have Les Pauls with Classic 57s, Seths, Ants, Custom Shop Seths, and Historics with the A2 BB 1&2. I use Boogie amps (no Rectos) in a G/B/K/D band. We do a wide range material, from classic rock, blues, country, jazz, etc. I also have 335s with the 57s.
I like using the guitars with the '57s, especially when the gig calls for a mellower tone. I'm not doing metal, and I do a lot of clean parts. The Mark Series Mesas have a lot of gain available, but I tend to go for medium gain solos that sing. I always tell people that if I'm playing for a hearing-aid crowd, the 57s work because they have a smoother top end.
But, the BB 1&2s have a bit more string-to-string separation. The BB2 in the bridge has twang that reminds me of the ballsiest Tele bridge pickup ever. It's great for more hard-rocking stuff; blues and country, too.
The Seths and Ants I have...I could say they combine the best of both. Some players find the Gibsons muddy, and sometimes edgy at the same time. These Duncans have that clarity, but retain that sweetness. The Ants have this complexity to the midrange...like the way a fine red wine sits on your tongue, enticing you with the flavors of earth, fruit and spice.
I think the 57s' tone and suitability depend heavily on the amount of distortion a player uses, and perhaps more than many other pickup...they seem to be very amp sensitive. Everything I've ever plugged into my Mesas always sounds great, but to my ear the 57s don't like certain amps.
So my advice is to play the guitar for a while and see if you're happy with the results. Make sure the rest of your signal change is up to snuff, keeping in mind that little things like picks, strings and cords (and finally your amp) can all substantially affect your tone.
Good luck!
Bill
EmiAba
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Re: Gibson 57 Classic Set for classic/hard rock?
I'd recommend to play them for a while. And try to find out if they fully meet your requirements. The tone depends on many variables: the woods, the paint, the pots, the amp, your effects chain and, obviosly, the pickups. Many guitars play well even in their stock condition but the gibson's IMO. Playing them I've always felt that something was missing to be really perfect. And almost the totality of my guitars are gibson. I love my guitars, no way on that, but only one is really ok with stock pickups and stock electonics. They seems to be ok at first, but then, after a while you could be forced to swap pickups. And if you try Duncans, DiMarzio, BareKnuckle or whatever (doesn't really matter), you will realize that your 57 classic are good but not as good as you thought. That's only my experience...
I'd recommend to play them for a while. And try to find out if they fully meet your requirements. The tone depends on many variables: the woods, the paint, the pots, the amp, your effects chain and, obviosly, the pickups. Many guitars play well even in their stock condition but the gibson's IMO. Playing them I've always felt that something was missing to be really perfect. And almost the totality of my guitars are gibson. I love my guitars, no way on that, but only one is really ok with stock pickups and stock electonics. They seems to be ok at first, but then, after a while you could be forced to swap pickups. And if you try Duncans, DiMarzio, BareKnuckle or whatever (doesn't really matter), you will realize that your 57 classic are good but not as good as you thought. That's only my experience...
Aceman
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Re: Gibson 57 Classic Set for classic/hard rock?
Amp > Pickups.
Those can work, the question is if YOU like them. For me? Hell no. I want Distortions, Customs, or JB's. But that is me. Could I set the knobs to the land of classic/hard rock and roll on with those? Sure.
As mentioned - live with them for a while, fiddle with the knobs, see if they work for you. Don't go changing anything based on internet BS/Opinion before you actually try them. As much as I suspect I would not dig them, even I would live with them for a couple weeks. One never knows...
Amp > Pickups.
Those can work, the question is if YOU like them. For me? Hell no. I want Distortions, Customs, or JB's. But that is me. Could I set the knobs to the land of classic/hard rock and roll on with those? Sure.
As mentioned - live with them for a while, fiddle with the knobs, see if they work for you. Don't go changing anything based on internet BS/Opinion before you actually try them. As much as I suspect I would not dig them, even I would live with them for a couple weeks. One never knows...
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