Les Paul for hard rock & metal

[dave74]

Re: Les Paul for hard rock & metal

I see. However calling it even slightly tube-screamer like is a little false as it doesn't add dirt to the signal and so forth. It just pushes the output of the pickup so it can actually be heard. To me, when you say it's an internal tube screamer, it sounds like I'm leaving an always-on boost in front of my gear which really is not the case with the EMG internal preamp. Not at all..

I should have said it's "kind-of like a TS used as a clean-boost",,,,,,,without applying any overdrive, which is how many guys (myself included) use a TS.
Standard actives are absolutely an always-on boost, and they sound like it IMO.

 

[Progbusters]

Re: Les Paul for hard rock & metal

Alex Skolnik says 59/JB

https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/backstage-pass/qa-with-alex-skolnick

 

[beaubrummels]

Re: Les Paul for hard rock & metal

Both of my Les Pauls have Duncan Customs in the bridge. In the neck, the Epi has a PGn, and the Gibson has a Jazz. The PGn is one of my favorite pickups, but the Jazz is a better fit with the Custom, imho.

Another good combo I had recently was a Custom bridge with 496R neck. Levels were balanced nicely and the neck had clarity and good chime when clean by itself and in the middle position.

 

[jonsick]

Re: Les Paul for hard rock & metal

I just had this other thought for your LP

Heavily consider the Perpetual Burn. It's one of my "I like it in everything" pickups and it did sound great in my Les Paul Standard!

 

[Aceman]

Re: Les Paul for hard rock & metal

So Rick, just to clarify, which of these would you suggest that combination is best for?

Like which albums from these:

Metallica; RTL, MOP, AJFT, Black, Load/reload, Deth Magnetic, etc....
MegaDave; So Far So good, Peace Sells, Rust In Peace Countdown, Trust
Anthrax; Among The Living, Spreading the Disease, Persistence of Time, White Noise

Or which Bands?

Overkill
Slayer
Nuclear Assault
Merciful Fate
Pantera

Or even which of these hard rockers would say the Jazz is best for: Maiden, Priest, Scorpios, Dio, Ozzy (Rhoads), Ozzy (Jake), Ozzy (Wylde), Crue, Skid Row, GnR

Metal covers a lot. Which of those have you had good experience using a Jazz Neck in a Les with??? Or which of them would you say the Custom Bridge really nails and which ones not so much?

COME ON Blueman!!!!! Share the knowledge!!!!!! Inquiring minds need to know. I have a Custom waiting for a guitar - but I gotta know where you think it will work best?!?!?!?!?!

 

[blueman335]

Re: Les Paul for hard rock & metal

Geez, you're sounding like whiny teenage girl. Give it a rest. Homey don't play that game, Aceman.

 

[beaubrummels]

Re: Les Paul for hard rock & metal

Steve Dallas' hair just grew 3" longer.

 

[Aceman]

Re: Les Paul for hard rock & metal

Homey don't play that.

If by that if you mean "Homey don't play metal or thrash with a Custom" then, yeah - Homey certainly doesn't.

 

[ibanezrocks]

Re: Les Paul for hard rock & metal

I found a decent deal on a Mayhem set on eBay, so I'll find out in a couple weeks if I made the right call.

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[Demanic]

Re: Les Paul for hard rock & metal

I think that you're going to like them.

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[Aceman]

Re: Les Paul for hard rock & metal

Mayhem set....

Punching you right in the face every which way! Been so long since I had a Distortion in the neck...but :headbang: