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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: ful on January 04, 2012, 01:46:32 PM

Title: Pickup Choice
Post by: ful on January 04, 2012, 01:46:32 PM

Hi there,

I was wondering if I could get some recommendations on which pickups to choose for a Les Paul Traditional.
I'm aiming for a very mid range hard rock sound like Extreme and Steel Panther.

Thanks.  :)

Title: Re: Pickup Choice
Post by: Twinfan on January 04, 2012, 02:18:35 PM

Welcome!

What amp(s) are you using?  Any booster pedals?

Title: Re: Pickup Choice
Post by: ful on January 04, 2012, 02:35:03 PM

Hi there,

Right now I have a modded Marshall Class 5 going through a single Twin Reverb speaker.  :lol:
Planning on getting a proper 2 x 12 loaded with Vintage 30s at some point.

As for the pedals I have an MXR Distortion III and Dynacomp for boost right now.
Thinking of perhaps purchasing a Hardwire CM2.

Title: Re: Pickup Choice
Post by: Twinfan on January 04, 2012, 03:25:55 PM

OK, so you're basically boosting a Plexi.  The tones you're talking about were done on superstrats, so you'll probably want something bright to complement the fatter tone of your LP.

I'd say you should look at:

Mules
Riff Raffs
VHIIs
Rebel Yells

If you go any hotter than that, I think the tone will be too fat for you.  Have a listen to the soundclips on the site and good luck!

Title: Re: Pickup Choice
Post by: ful on January 04, 2012, 04:10:25 PM

Thanks! Will definitely check those out.

Title: Re: Pickup Choice
Post by: ericsabbath on January 04, 2012, 05:07:25 PM

definitely cold sweats

rebel yells if you want to stick to alnico

Title: Re: Pickup Choice
Post by: Twinfan on January 04, 2012, 05:16:11 PM

Good move - I forgot about Cold Sweats!

Title: Re: Pickup Choice
Post by: darkbluemurder on January 04, 2012, 06:11:56 PM

Quote from: Eric Hellstyle on January 04, 2012, 05:07:25 PM

definitely cold sweats

rebel yells if you want to stick to alnico

+1

Cheers Stephan

Title: Re: Pickup Choice
Post by: Philly Q on January 04, 2012, 06:31:32 PM

You could add Emeralds to that list?

Title: Re: Pickup Choice
Post by: ful on January 04, 2012, 07:37:13 PM

Thanks for all of the suggestions guys.
The Rebel Yells seem like a good pick to me right now.