REPLACEMENT PICK UPS

shando · October 2005

Hi dudes,

Looking for some advice here. I have a Vintage LP copy and am thinking about tarting it up a bit with new pickups. I tried the \"Wizard\" on the Seymour Duncan website and the No1 suggestion offered was an SH4 JB in the bridge and an SH2N Jazz in the neck. I must say it really is a fantastic website. I listened to the sound samples for these pick ups amongst others but the problem is my amateur untrained ear can't really hear that much of a difference between the different pick ups! I'm basically looking for a \"Classic Rock\" sound, thick, creamy with a kick to it (starting to think of cocktails for some reason now). Anyway, any advice would be much appreciated.

TY

shando

ednrg · October 2005

LP classic sound can be had with PAFs.

D.Alexander · October 2005

what make of copy is the LP?

shando · October 2005

Hi, it's a \"Vintage\" V100CS, they sell them here:

http://www.jhs.co.uk/vintageelectric.html

But I got my one from ebay cheap as chips for £120. A proper bargain no less. I was pondering over Dimarzios, however, I've read before somewhere that SDs are more popular aftermarket pick ups for LPs and LP style guitars.

archon · October 2005

8) reet it is our kid!

my 5 string bass was made by vintage - i didnt know anything about them except that it looked cool and was cheap - everyone who's had a go has - without exception - said how cool it sounds/handles.

vintage stuff is really good quality for the price. im quite taken with the SG copy they do - i want a hardtail i can put 7s on. i dont know how to initonate my floyd rose properly and the Variax needs 10s - would be nice to playsomething that didnt hurt after 5 hours play

(and stayed in tune all the way up the neck!)

besides Iommi used 7's i've heard.

D.Alexander · October 2005

Cool i thought you meant \"vintage\" like a 70's or 80's Japaneese copy. Where are \"Vintage\" guitars made, Korea, China? Are they sold under a differnet name in the U.S.?

shando · October 2005

Yes, I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that they are made in Korea. Although I bought it from ebay it was new and boxed. The seller was some online shop who was selling it cheap 'cos of minor cosmetic damagecaused during transit from suppliers to shop. It came already set up and the finish etc is as good as any Epi. I'm not sure if they are distributed in the US though. I can't really complain about the sound at all but I reckon if I throw some cash at it, it will be an outstanding guitar for the money as opposed to good! Also, due to the modelling etc in the GNX I'm starting to think that you could plug in any old plank of wood with strings and get a decent enough sound from it.

bezial · October 2005

go check out www.dimarzio.com they have a pickup finder now and that may help .

ps when you see it recomend the breed neck pickup i would agree i get lovly rock , blues and all other sounds from that. it will pull up paf , paf joe to go see 8)

ednrg · October 2005

Dimarzio also has the PAFs. I have the Gibson PAFs, but I would guess that the Dimarzios are a close (if not exact) match.

I have a standard PAF in the neck, and a hot PAF in the bridge. That gives the guitar a nice even sound when switching between the PUPs. Without the hot one, the bridge sounds a little lower (volume) than the neck.

P.G.Shadow · October 2005

Never heard of \"Vintage\" as a brand name.Here in Canada we have a make called \"Vantage\",which makes a good entry level guitar & bass.
As for PUPS I don't know,happy hunting

drew · October 2005

I have a set of WCR Darkbursts from here:
http://www.crcoils.com/New_PIckups/new_pickups.html
Put them in my LP and theyre never gonna leave. They are expensive though.

I just Installed an EMG Zakk Wylde set (81/85) in an axe. Theyre great. Cost me $189 NIB from ebay. The kit comes prewired for a Les Paul which makes the install a breeze. They do clean up more than the name would imply

bezial · October 2005

\drew\ wrote:

I have a set of WCR Darkbursts from here:
http://www.crcoils.com/New_PIckups/new_pickups.html
Put them in my LP and theyre never gonna leave. They are expensive though.

this is expensive.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-1959-Vintage-Double-Cream-PAF-Pickups_W0QQitemZ7356324925QQcategoryZ41429QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

drew · October 2005

Holy Crap! bezial. I hope your gonna jump on that deal :P If you dont I will

buzzby · October 2005

I've played a couple LP copies with a JB in the bridge and a '59 in the neck position. I don't think you'll be disappointed with them.

If you are looking for a standard pro quality replacement pickup, they are some of the best you can get.

Note that once you install a pickup, the height setting makes a big difference too.

drew · October 2005

JB in the bridge and a '59 in the neck

Great Choices buzzby. Youll never go wrong with that combo and wont break the bank.

shando · October 2005

Yes, I have read of the 59 neck and JB bridge selection as being a popular choice. I may well go for this choice instead of the jazz in the neck.

TY

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