Thoughts about new pups for a 62 Les Paul SG

Thoughts about new pups for a 62 Les Paul SG


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Re: Thoughts about new pups for a 62 Les Paul SG

Thanks Lew... I love Seths in the bridge... Clean, articulate, but capable handle medium crunch rather well.

Of course, the neck has similar characteristics, but in this case, I think i need more drive and warmth... Wondering if your variation in the jazz fits the bill?

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The neck APH2 is terrific...but removing the cover from a Seth gives a bigger, ballsier tone too.

I had Seth’s in three identical PRS SE guitars and was able to compare them covered and uncovered, side by side.

Uncovered won: louder, ballsier, more driving...killer!
 
Re: Thoughts about new pups for a 62 Les Paul SG

P-90's in SG's can sound incredible, as Townsend, Santana, & Iommi showed around 1970. For both tone & value, GFS Mean 90's are excellent, and they sound like real P-90's. Phat Cats don't, with their stock A2's. I tried them in SG's and LP's and they were very dark in the neck slot. But with A5's they sound like a P-90. I haven't seen much positive about P-94's. They were an attempt to reduce noise, but also gave up a lot of tone in the process.

For HB's, PAF-ish PU's are a great choice. Duncan '59's are a nice match with an SG's natural abundance of mids. If you prefer a warmer neck, an A2P or PGN would be good. In the bridge an A2P or WLH. Some people find PGB's to be on the bright side, certainly brighter than some expect. JazzN's are bright & clear, which doesn't seem to be what you want. For a hotter bridge, a Custom 5 (SH-14) works well. JB's have a hit or miss reputation in mahogany, with an 'ice pick spike' and 'flabby low end' being evident in some guitars. For someone wanting a warm neck PU in a mahogany guitar, the Hot Rodded set could be a disappointment. It does not work in everything. The Custom series on the other hand, takes many magnet swaps well and is very good in mahogany. When I joined the forum the most common recommendation for SG's was a SH-14 and a '59N. That was replaced by a Custom 8 (SH-14 with an A8 magnet) and a '59N, as the Custom 8 is warmer with more mids and output. My favorite Custom is with an UOA5 magnet, which has richer vintage tones.
 
Re: Thoughts about new pups for a 62 Les Paul SG

P-90's in SG's can sound incredible, as Townsend, Santana, & Iommi showed around 1970. For both tone & value, GFS Mean 90's are excellent, and they sound like real P-90's. Phat Cats don't, with their stock A2's. I tried them in SG's and LP's and they were very dark in the neck slot. But with A5's they sound like a P-90. I haven't seen much positive about P-94's. They were an attempt to reduce noise, but also gave up a lot of tone in the process.

For HB's, PAF-ish PU's are a great choice. Duncan '59's are a nice match with an SG's natural abundance of mids. If you prefer a warmer neck, an A2P or PGN would be good. In the bridge an A2P or WLH. Some people find PGB's to be on the bright side, certainly brighter than some expect. JazzN's are bright & clear, which doesn't seem to be what you want. For a hotter bridge, a Custom 5 (SH-14) works well. JB's have a hit or miss reputation in mahogany, with an 'ice pick spike' and 'flabby low end' being evident in some guitars. For someone wanting a warm neck PU in a mahogany guitar, the Hot Rodded set could be a disappointment. It does not work in everything. The Custom series on the other hand, takes many magnet swaps well and is very good in mahogany. When I joined the forum the most common recommendation for SG's was a SH-14 and a '59N. That was replaced by a Custom 8 (SH-14 with an A8 magnet) and a '59N, as the Custom 8 is warmer with more mids and output. My favorite Custom is with an UOA5 magnet, which has richer vintage tones.
So much good stuff great post...
Definitely not p94 guy. And I love JBs in strats but imagine the mid-range spike would be horrible in an sg.

Custom8 bridge and 58n may be a great pairing... Sounds like a clear articulate, tight bridge with warm, thick neck? Wondering if it's warm and strong enough for more lyrical leads..buck darhma from BOC comes to mind. Not as dark and compressed as Santana, but still sings.

Relistined to live at leads last night and it's all there... Bright clear articulate rhythm, great crunch, and relatively singing leads (for the time).

Makes me wish this puppy was still routed for p90s... But humbucker variation and thickness certainly makes sense for an sg.

You mentioned pgates for neck... Assuming it's a bit more complex than the 59? Have put PGs in Lespauls and love them, but they are such a different guitar that it's hard to compare.

And appreciate the stear away from Jazz neck... I like tightness in the neck but definitely don't want bright


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