Pickup change on a Epiphone LP Standard

[Jeff_rey815]

Hi everyone. Ok, i'm thinking about changing my pickups on my Epiphone LP Standard. I play mostly rock/metal but I don't want pickups that will restrict me to these styles. I was looking at the SH-10 full shred pickup for the bridge. Any opinions would be helpful.

 

[Orange]

Re: Pickup change on a Epiphone LP Standard

I don't see any reason not to buy a JB and a 59.
They match exactly your description.
That's why the JB is THE best seller.

Now if you want "not to sound like everyone" go for a custom. But the Jb is more versatile. It's THE most versatile.

 

[Jeff_rey815]

Re: Pickup change on a Epiphone LP Standard

I seen the 59 and the JB, but I believe rather have one of the customs. Which one would you suggest?

 

[Jay 77]

Re: Pickup change on a Epiphone LP Standard

I have the Custom (b)/59 in mine and it covers almost all ground. Classic rock to hard rock/metal to blues to singing cleans. It'll do it all.

 

[JOLLY]

Re: Pickup change on a Epiphone LP Standard

I have the Custom (b)/59 in mine and it covers almost all ground. Classic rock to hard rock/metal to blues to singing cleans. It'll do it all.

I concur.

 

[kjrocks]

Re: Pickup change on a Epiphone LP Standard

I concur.

You're supposed to say Jazzb

 

[PoorMan]

Re: Pickup change on a Epiphone LP Standard

My vote is for SH-5 bridge and a 59neck.

 

[SirJackdeFuzz]

Re: Pickup change on a Epiphone LP Standard

Custom Custom/Alnico II Pro, perhaps ???

 

[Jeff_rey815]

Re: Pickup change on a Epiphone LP Standard

What about a SH-10 at the bridge and a 59' at the neck? I have heard that the SH-5 lacks low end definition.

 

[Jeff_rey815]

Re: Pickup change on a Epiphone LP Standard

What about a SH-10 at the bridge and a 59' at the neck? I have heard that the SH-5 lacks low end definition.

 

[ErikH]

Re: Pickup change on a Epiphone LP Standard

Any of the Customs (Custom, Custom Custom, Custom 5) paired with either a Jazz neck, Pearly Gates neck or Alnico II Pro neck.

Dare I recommend another brand, but DiMarzio's Super Distortion in the bridge with a PAF in the neck is really cool, and surprisingly diverse.

 

[Aceman]

Re: Pickup change on a Epiphone LP Standard

My Duncan recommendation: PGneck, Custom Bridge. But that 59/JB might not be bad either.

And since Erik brought it up...the PAF/SuperD combo rocks. And in all seriousness...when I blend in the Superd with the neck on the acoustic simulator....I'm amazed at what it does! and for the record - I prefer the PAF to the 59.

 

[Rand-O-Monium]

Re: Pickup change on a Epiphone LP Standard

For Duncans,I've got the Jazz/Custom combo in my Gibby & they're excellent!

I put DiMs in my LE Epi LPC PAF/Norton & am pleasantly surprised.

FWIW...

:biglaugh:

 

[Jeff_rey815]

Re: Pickup change on a Epiphone LP Standard

I'm assuming that you are talking about a DiMarzio PAF. Which one would best fit?

 

[Mike D]

Re: Pickup change on a Epiphone LP Standard

I think the Custom would work well for you. I'm a fan of the JB as well. I agree with Erik and Aceman though about the Super Distortion - I love that pickup.

 

[jotrimble23]

Re: Pickup change on a Epiphone LP Standard

mann this makes me curious about dimarzio's PAF/SUperD combination..! i just installed a PG/Custom into my epi, it's really great but now i need another guitar..(to try the PAF/SuperD combo)

 

[Mike D]

Re: Pickup change on a Epiphone LP Standard

Never enough guitars...

 

[Baby Evil]

Re: Pickup change on a Epiphone LP Standard

I've ordered AlnicoII/Custom for my Epi. I'll let you know how it works.

Jan

 

[Dills]

Re: Pickup change on a Epiphone LP Standard

The custom would rock in that guitar, by no means does it not have enough low end it has plenty, and its tight aswell.

 

[Baby Evil]

Re: Pickup change on a Epiphone LP Standard

I put it in yesterday, and I like it. It does have that scooped louder paf thing going, and that's what I was looking for. Nowhere near as fat as my Rebel Yell in another Epi, but I didn't want to exact the same sounding guitars.

And nothing but praise about the Alnico II Pro. Man, that is a sweet pickup, though very different sounding from the Custom. Oddly, the two combined do sound great, like a bigger tele. Also, volume wise, they work perfectly together, which kinda surprised me, seeing the alnico vs ceramic and the difference in DC

Jan