Seth bridge in an LP Custom?

[mikjwilli]

Hey Guys-

I just picked up an LP Custom which has Seth Lovers in both the neck and bridge. I've never used Seth's before. I'm not sure if the bridge is "enough." I play in a cover band that does Top 40 stuff incl. hard rock. I do like the Dragon IIs in my PRS. I also have a Rio Grande BBQ in my Std. What's everyone's opinion of the Seths? Anyone use them in an LP? For those who replaced them, what do you replace it with? I've also heard the Custom Custom matches nicely with the Seth neck for more of a rock flavor. Anyone with any experience?

Thanks!

 

[Gearjoneser]

Re: Seth bridge in an LP Custom?

Seths are sweet and warm sounding, and fairly low output. They really excel at clean and midgain vintage tones. Great for blues and roots rock.

If you're more used to modern sounding, heavier, tighter pickups, low output Alnico 2's like Seths might be a little tame, but they'll always have great tone.

A really popular step up is swapping the Seth bridge for a Custom Custom. It's relationship to the Seth is what the Custom 5 is to the 59B. And a Custom would be one step in a heavier direction, but the Custom sounds great too. I like the Custom more than the Custom Custom because it's tighter on the bottom and is rich in all the frequencies.

Try a Custom or C5.

 

[uOpt]

Re: Seth bridge in an LP Custom?

The Custom Custom will be too dark and tame in most Les Pauls. But then, some LP customs with their ebony board, some with mahogany top and some Norlins with maple neck might appreciate it.

I am turning into a Custom fan by now. If this is important to you I would get a Duncan Custom (has a ceramic magnet) and all Alnico Magnets from A2 to A8 and try them all.

 

[Jeffrec]

Re: Seth bridge in an LP Custom?

I have a LP Custom with Antiquities and a '61 SG/LP reissue with Seths. Similar output. Our band does Classic Rock (Cream, Stones, early ZZ-Top, etc) and I have no problem with either set of pups. If you need more, I'd go with a Custom in the bridge.

Jeff