Dull Bridge p/u in a LP Standard

[MoANjAm]

So I have a matched set of Riff Raff's in my SG and they sound fantastic.

I'm wondering if anyone has any experience of putting the same in a Les Paul? Mine is  mid 90's, everything stock at the moment. In comparision to the SG it sounds dull and lifeless, certainly less output and bite. Not looking for nu metal djent just a good variety of Rock and Metal joy.

cheers

[Kiichi]

For good metal and rock joy that brightens up a dull LP there are multiple options, depending on your focus. The RR of course works, but assuming you would like something a little different you might want to look at the Mule, the Emerald, and the Rebel Yell. They all love LPs and all bring loads of life with them. The Mule is pure open PAF gold standard, not quite as punchy and bright as the RR though. The Emerald is more hardrock focused, but also a modern metal favorite cause it is so tight. One more up still is the Rebel Yell for 80s Hard Rock and Metal.

I would guess the Emerald is the best one for you here as it gives you the best range and should really befit a RR lover.

[Telerocker]

For good metal and rock joy that brightens up a dull LP there are multiple options, depending on your focus. The RR of course works, but assuming you would like something a little different you might want to look at the Mule, the Emerald, and the Rebel Yell. They all love LPs and all bring loads of life with them. The Mule is pure open PAF gold standard, not quite as punchy and bright as the RR though. The Emerald is more hardrock focused, but also a modern metal favorite cause it is so tight. One more up still is the Rebel Yell for 80s Hard Rock and Metal.

I would guess the Emerald is the best one for you here as it gives you the best range and should really befit a RR lover.

I concur with that.

[Dave Sloven]

I put an Emerald set in a early '90s Les Paul Studio, I think it is chambered.

It sounds awesome through a big, powerful amp like a Peavey but less so through a small tube amp.

What will work best for you depends on the kind of LP you have and the amount of mahogany in it.

Someone here had good results with a RY neck NB bridge combination in a chambered LP after finding a similar issue with a RY set.  If your LP is heavy and dark go for one of the bright ones like an Emerald or Rebel Yell; if it is less so go for one with more bottom end, such as a Cold Sweat, Crawler, or Nailbomb.

As I said I don't think this is as much of an issue with a big high gain amp

[darrenw5094]

Interesting to hear the results or differences between a Riff Raff Sg and a Riff Raff LP, if the OP does actually go for another RR set.

But the mid gain pups are RY, Emerald, RR and Mule to brighten it up.

[Dave Sloven]

A Cold Sweat set will also go very nicely in a LP, and has more bottom end without being overbearing.  The ceramic bridge pickup is also probably one of the least 'ceramic sounding' ceramic pickups out there, so it is worth considering even if ceramic pickups aren't usually your thing.  Gives great '80s and '70s rock and metal sounds.

[Yellowjacket]

I have an A-Bomb bridge / Rebel Yell neck in my Les Paul.  It's a great combination since the Nailbomb has a particularly nice pick attack about it and it's attitudinal in a wonderful way.  It drives classic amps hard, which is really nice.  Rebel Yell neck is simply awesome.

The Rebel Yell bridge is more polite, brighter, more even, and generally about 5% more awesome as a lead pickup.  The A-Bomb bridge is more aggressive, more hairy, a bit phatter and warmer, and about 5% more towards the rhythm side although there are still some amazing lead tones in it. 

For more classic tones, the Rebel Yell bridge is a great pickup that can cover a lot of ground.  In a dark guitar, it will really balance the tone well.  You'll also want to go with the 550k pots and the PIO caps to open up the top further.  With the Les Paul, I find the bridge pickup can be thin while the neck pickup can be muddy and boomy.  I'd be inclined to opt for a lower output / less bassy neck pickup to match with the rebel yell bridge, just to make pickup selecting as useable as possible, depending on your playing style.