Humbuckers in an SG?

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Hey all-
Wondering if anyone had advice re: replacement pups for an Epiphone SG?
Wanna go from Angus/Iommi to Clapton creamy tone (if that can be done with a particular set of pups!!).
Thanks!!
 
Re: Humbuckers in an SG?

Have a look back at recent threads. CUstom 5 in the bridge is probably the holy grail for an Epi SG. I love it in mine.
 
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Thanks, I will look into this asap!
(hmm...not that I really need another guitar.....but.....)
 
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Angus from the bridge and Clapton from the neck?

Skip the Custom 5 (not enough kerrang for AC/DC) and go with a Demon. As far as Clapton, the 59n is all over the woman tone.
 
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This isn't a recommendation per se . . . just what works for me. (For now, anyway.) :)

Invader bridge, Jazz neck. Best of both worlds.
 
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ArtieToo said:
This isn't a recommendation per se . . . just what works for me. (For now, anyway.) :)

Invader bridge, Jazz neck. Best of both worlds.
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Actually the "best of both worlds" would be a C5 with a Phat CatN; humbucker for warmth where you need it, and a single coil to bring life to the neck.

I use 250K pots on my C5's to shape the tone with less treble & more mids; still plenty of treble for bite. For PCN's, I replace one of the A2's with an A5 which really makes them sparkle & breathe.

I strongly recommend this PU combo. One of the best there is.
 
Re: Humbuckers in an SG?

All of this is great advice, suggestions....I will definitely look into these pups all of you mentioned.
Now....gotta justify getting a new guitar.....:34:
 
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gtr player said:
All of this is great advice, suggestions....I will definitely look into these pups all of you mentioned.
Now....gotta justify getting a new guitar.....:34:
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As long as there's PU's out there that you're interested in, that is justification for getting a new guitar, or two...
 
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Benjy_26 said:
I've had 'em both. The C5 does that sound well, but the Demon does it better.
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Well, each to their own, but through my modest rig, I can get - to my ears - the EXACT sound for the "BiB" riff. It's awesome.
Not only that, it can do heavier music thatn AC/DC very well too as it has a lot of clarity without being thin.

I love that pickup actually the more I think about it!
 
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It's not a bad pickup at all, but to me, it's a bit too compressed and it doesn't have the note seperation I liketo hear.
 
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The next SG I get will have nickel Custom 5/Pearly Gates N.

I used to have a 61 Reissue, but didn't have it long enough to hear Duncans in it. I just kept the Classic 57's in there, which I liked, but it's not really the AC/DC sound. They resembled Derek Trucks sound more.

Now that I think about it, the pickup I have that most closely resembles Angus and Iommi is the Brobucker. It's got to be normally potted though, if it's got a nickel cover.
 
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:confused: Wait, so some of you are recommending P90 tones, while others are recommending rockin' humbuckers like the Custom series? Hmm, that makes me think... :scratchch
 
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frankfalbo said:
:confused: Wait, so some of you are recommending P90 tones, while others are recommending rockin' humbuckers like the Custom series? Hmm, that makes me think... :scratchch
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Yes...a HB in the bridge & a Phat Cat (P-90) in the neck. It's the way to go.
 
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