Les paul pickup suggestions please

[Young Angus]

Im pretty sure im getting a les paul now, and as such will eventually replace the pickups when i get some more money. But to what?

I want a tonal range somewhere between slash and billy gibbons, for both clean and distorted.

Ill be going through my ENGL and my mesa 50cal.

Its a les paul standard too.

Fire away

 

[spidey]

Re: Les paul pickup suggestions please

I'd say comapre the Pearly Gates and the Alnico Pro 2s. I personally have a PG set with nickle covers and love 'em!

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: Les paul pickup suggestions please

Im pretty sure im getting a les paul now, and as such will eventually replace the pickups when i get some more money. But to what?

I want a tonal range somewhere between slash and billy gibbons, for both clean and distorted.

Ill be going through my ENGL and my mesa 50cal.

Its a les paul standard too.

Fire away

Maybe you'll like the stock pickups? No? Slash is all about the A2 Humbucker and I agree with the PG or the 59 pickup...

John

 

[Dirtyking]

Re: Les paul pickup suggestions please

I'd say a PG neck with a Demon Bridge. PG neck cause they just sound best in a Gibson, especially a Paul. Demon bridge cause I feel the Demon is the burly kick a$$ older brother of the PG.

 

[Jeffrec]

Re: Les paul pickup suggestions please

For a little more output, you might check out a CC or C-5 for the bridge.

 

[Oldslowhand]

Re: Les paul pickup suggestions please

Just a couple of points to ponder Slash uses standard Gibson P/up's through a signature Marshall. Billy's p/up's are what the Pearly Gates were based on or so I think from when his main axe was a 59 or 60 Les Paul. If I'm wrong someone will Put me Right.So I'd look at the PG' & the 59's with maybe the PG in the neck Also the JB/PG combo would give a little more bite at the bridge :dunno:

 

[mrfjones]

Re: Les paul pickup suggestions please

well how about an A2Pro in the neck like slash uses and a PG or CC bridge.

 

[Metalman_666]

Re: Les paul pickup suggestions please

JB/A2P combo. Heavy, bright bridge, singing neck!

 

[rspst14]

Re: Les paul pickup suggestions please

Actually, Slash has used a set of Alnico II Pro's in his Les Paul's for a while. I like this pickup in the neck, and maybe a Rio Grande BBQ in the bridge.

Ryan

 

[Young Angus]

Re: Les paul pickup suggestions please

I was actually thinking about an AP2 or PG in the neck, how would you say these are different?

Also ive heard a lot of people say how AP2's in the bridge can get a little thin, is this true cos slash uses them in the bridge?

 

[JOLLY]

Re: Les paul pickup suggestions please

Just a couple of points to ponder Slash uses standard Gibson P/up's through a signature Marshall. If I'm wrong someone will Put me Right.

Ok..I'll be the one to correct you. Slash uses Alnico II Pros in his Les Pauls.

To answer the main question....if you want something between Slash and Billy Gibbons your best bet is probably a PG/Alnico II Pro set.

 

[Brow]

Re: Les paul pickup suggestions please

I've seen people rant and rave about a set of Seth Lovers in a Les Paul.

Coincidently, this is what I'm trying in my LP Standard

 

[Gearjoneser]

Re: Les paul pickup suggestions please

Custom 5/59N in nickel covered. Or Seth set, JB/Jazz, or ....nah, C-5/Jazz. The best.

 

[OUTLAW1969]

Re: Les paul pickup suggestions please

JB/Jazz or C5/Jazz

 

[dr.barlo]

Re: Les paul pickup suggestions please

The neck must certainly be an antiquity HB!

If you need the uppermid scream(nasal honk or texas sizzle if you will) of Gibbon's tone get yourself a PGb. If it's not too important, ant bridges rule. But they don't have that uppermid scream.

B

 

[Young Angus]

Re: Les paul pickup suggestions please

Im pretty certain i dont want a c5, all the clips ive head of it i havent liked.

I was however considering a JB in the bridge, as of the last few hours, or at least something a bit hotter than a PG but without going ceramic. I really love my JB in my jackson, but thats alder. How are they in les pauls?

 

[McLaughysSN]

Re: Les paul pickup suggestions please

i love the C5/Jazz set, but your rig really is a factor with the C5 as it can be a little thin in some situations, but i like the 59/jazz and 59/59 sets as well

 

[Young Angus]

Re: Les paul pickup suggestions please

Well my rig isnt thin, being an ENGL Savage 120, but im pretty sure i dont want a c5. I want a bridge pickup thats pretty damn rockin and thick, but without being really metal. Im actually thinking a JB wouldnt be a bad idea now, although ive already got one in my jackson. Trouble is, i absolutely love it! Should i try something else like a CC perhaps?

 

[Oldslowhand]

Re: Les paul pickup suggestions please

Look what I've found Slash's new Guitar & his Home Gear

 

[MCG]

Re: Les paul pickup suggestions please

Im pretty sure im getting a les paul now, and as such will eventually replace the pickups when i get some more money. But to what?

I want a tonal range somewhere between slash and billy gibbons, for both clean and distorted.

Ill be going through my ENGL and my mesa 50cal.

Its a les paul standard too.

Fire away

IMO if you want a tone between Slash and Gibbons go with a Seth Lover. The Seth is much better at the ZZ Top tone than the PG.

MCG