Pickups for Mahogany bodied les paul copy for most types of music.

[amithkallupalam]

Re: Pickups for Mahogany bodied les paul copy for most types of music.

But Ive also heard pearly gates neck is for brighter instruments... Mahogany is generally dark and warm right? So its between the jazz and the '59. Im looking for a really clean, clear sound on the neck pickup and it shouldn't be all that muddy with distortion. And it should sound awesome when soloing, clean. So, Jazz, PGn or '59n?

 

[blueman335]

Re: Pickups for Mahogany bodied les paul copy for most types of music.

But Ive also heard pearly gates neck is for brighter instruments... Mahogany is generally dark and warm right? So its between the jazz and the '59. Im looking for a really clean, clear sound on the neck pickup and it shouldn't be all that muddy with distortion. And it should sound awesome when soloing, clean. So, Jazz, PGn or '59n?

PGN's have an A2 magnet, which means lots of mid, little treble, and a looser low end. A big warm sound. '59N's have an A5 with a sharper high end, a lot of firm low end, and less mids. JazzN's also have an A5 and are bright and clear but not as bassy as a '59N.

PGN's are made for LP's, and are very popular in them. To me, the high end was too smooth and rounded, and I put an A3 in my PGN to get more treble. '59N's are great but can be boomy, especially in LP's. A JazzN may be your best bet. It's definitely clean and clear.

 

[9unslin9er]

Re: Pickups for Mahogany bodied les paul copy for most types of music.

You're new here, and haven't read the many, many posts of JB owners who had bad experiences with JB's in mahogany, especially LP's. Yes, they can work well in mahogany and LP's, but they also have a higher-than-average failure rate. The fact is, JB's are pretty fussy about the wood they're in, which is acknowledged by most forum members, even the guys that love them. They were designed for bright woods, and that's where they shine. Look at the big picture. It's not a PU to recommend to everyone for every guitar. That advice has led to a lot of disappointment.

True statement. Not a bad pickup at all, but definitely has some very temperamental innate EQ.

I'm gonna go with a ceramic pickup for this one. They tend to work for a variety of rock styles.

So, Duncan Distortion or Custom, DiMarzio Super Distortion or Evolution for bridge.

Neck - anything PAF depending on your taste for highs and lows.

 

[amithkallupalam]

Re: Pickups for Mahogany bodied les paul copy for most types of music.

SH-5 and Jazz it is!

 

[JOLLY]

Re: Pickups for Mahogany bodied les paul copy for most types of music.

You should get a set of Jazzes.

 

[9unslin9er]

Re: Pickups for Mahogany bodied les paul copy for most types of music.

I think Di Marzio Evolution sucks for example, even though Steve Vai worships it.

+1 He is extremely picky with his gear. I owned a Jem7v and even though I play mostly instrumental rock, I couldn't stand that guitar. No warmth, super digital sounding.

No comment on how a set of Evos would sound in a les paul, but I wouldn't even bother considering how ****ty it sounds in the ibanez.

 

[gripweed]

Re: Pickups for Mahogany bodied les paul copy for most types of music.

If you want a pickup for a variety of styles, a lower output pickup will be better IMHO. You can always add gain from your amp or a pedal. The '59s and the PGs would be good. I haven't tried the A2P, but I have no doubt that it's anything less than stellar. Jolly's suggestion is an interesting one too. I love the Jazz neck, but I haven't tried the bridge model.

 

[9unslin9er]

Re: Pickups for Mahogany bodied les paul copy for most types of music.

If you want a pickup for a variety of styles, a lower output pickup will be better IMHO. You can always add gain from your amp or a pedal.

True to a degree, but it depends on what kind of gain you're running. You have to take into consideration things like compression and noise gating.

For example, if you are running PAF pickups or vintage extra hots, and you throw it into an Orange Rockerverb stack with 12" speakers, you could probably crank the volume and gain and it'll sound great.

Scenario 2, same pickups and you throw it into a Peavey Vypr with one 10" speaker, you will get obnoxious feedback.

The obvious solution would be to add the noise gate. Then, BAM there go all your awesome harmonics.

On the other hand, if you start with a pickup with higher output but more even response, you can balance your amp without destroying all your overtones.

 

[amithkallupalam]

Re: Pickups for Mahogany bodied les paul copy for most types of music.

Sorry to bump this post again but I just decided to get a better guitar.
Im getting a cort kx1q. It mahogany body and rosewood fretboard. Specs almost the same as the les paul copy I mentioned before.. So Is it okay to have the same type of pickups on a strat copy with almost the same specs?
http://cortguitars.com/_webapp_4133883/KX1Q
And also, its got duncan designed pickups. How good are they compared to the sh-5 and the jazz?