Gibson Traditional Plus - bridge pickup replacement.

[LatsMcGee]

Re: Gibson Traditional Plus - bridge pickup replacement.

I would try the Custom/59 hybrid, versatile enough to cover all your bases....

 

[Inder_Cine_Mann]

Re: Gibson Traditional Plus - bridge pickup replacement.

I go by how they sound, doesn't matter the height. The only pickup I d measure is the DiMarzio Super Distortion. 2 American nickels thickness on the bass side and 1 American nickel on the treble side. You can use the height of the 57 Classics as a starting point but not totally necessary.

What makes you say that about the Super D? I have one an set it by ear, but you have a better suggestion for it i would love to hear it

 

[ErikH]

Re: Gibson Traditional Plus - bridge pickup replacement.

What makes you say that about the Super D? I have one an set it by ear, but you have a better suggestion for it i would love to hear it

That's they way I've been setting that pickup for years. Too close to the strings and the bass side gets boomy. The 2 nickel/1 nickel trick has never failed as a base setting for me. After that, I adjust to taste from there.

 

[SFW]

Re: Gibson Traditional Plus - bridge pickup replacement.

The "Some Yamaha pickup" in the bridge was a Duncan Custom 5. Just sayin.

 

[pzaxtl]

Re: Gibson Traditional Plus - bridge pickup replacement.

I have an LP Traditional Plus, as well. Yanked the 57 Classics and put in Antiquities. Perfect.

 

[blueman335]

Re: Gibson Traditional Plus - bridge pickup replacement.

Thanks everyone for your input, I have ordered a set of of APH-1 (n & b)

Also a good choice.

 

[DirtyHarry71]

Gibson Traditional Plus - bridge pickup replacement.

The "Some Yamaha pickup" in the bridge was a Duncan Custom 5. Just sayin.

Thanks for the info- guess that's the reason it sounds great!?

 

[DirtyHarry71]

Gibson Traditional Plus - bridge pickup replacement.

I have an LP Traditional Plus, as well. Yanked the 57 Classics and put in Antiquities. Perfect.

Did you have the harsh brittle sound as well? How did your LP perform after the upgrade?

 

[DirtyHarry71]

Gibson Traditional Plus - bridge pickup replacement.

Also a good choice.

I also ordered a CTS, Bumblebee PIO board from strat100 from eBay; he reckons the board alone will fix the harshness, I'm still doing the PUP's as well as the board & loom

 

[chadd]

Re: Gibson Traditional Plus - bridge pickup replacement.

Thanks everyone for your input, I have ordered a set of of APH-1 (n & b) - I figured if it doesn't work they way I want then I will sell the whole bloody lot and just buy a custom!
BTW, is there a starting height for the APH-1's? I guess I should measure the existing pickups before taking them off and then set the APH-1 at that point?...

Cheers

Damn, that was fast, I hope it works out for you.