got a new les paul studio. (opinions requested)

[brian_ward]

it plays great but is lacking a touch of low end. unplugged its a pretty midrangey tone. i would like to keep the output around the same as the stock bridge pickup (498t?) but add some low end thump. ideas? im thinking emerald? big low end and a little bit more relaxed mids to balance out the tone of the wood. no ceramic mags. no nailbomb. too trebbly for my tastes.

[Telerocker]

A Crawler or a Holy Diver will do.

[brian_ward]

A Crawler or a Holy Diver will do.

i was kind of thinking that crawler would work. the guitar is very light (probably weight relieved/ chambered) so it doesnt sound as dense as a traditional lester. this makes me a think a crawler would fit the bill here. hows the low end response?

[brian_ward]

any more suggestions?

[KenD]

I have an Emerald bridge in my Hagstrom Super Swede and it'd give you the sound you say you want - it's incredible!

[brian_ward]

I have an Emerald bridge in my Hagstrom Super Swede and it'd give you the sound you say you want - it's incredible!

this is exactly the dicision im having trouble with. crawler (fatter/smoother/hotter) or emerald (brighter?/less output/less mids?) i actually like the 490r neck quite a bit so i dont want to have to change that. i am worried the emerald wont be thick enough and will be quieter than the 490. anyone else?

[Telerocker]

A Crawler or a Holy Diver will do.

i was kind of thinking that crawler would work. the guitar is very light (probably weight relieved/ chambered) so it doesnt sound as dense as a traditional lester. this makes me a think a crawler would fit the bill here. hows the low end response?

The Crawler I have in my Superstrat (swampash. ebony fretboard) is fat with a smooth but not dull top-end, just right, very balanced and cleans up great with the guitarvolumeknob. This pickup can do vintagestyle stuff, but modern screaming as well. I immediately came up with the Crawler, bec so many players rave about Crawler in Gibson-style guitars. The low-end won't disappoint you.

[brian_ward]

A Crawler or a Holy Diver will do.

i was kind of thinking that crawler would work. the guitar is very light (probably weight relieved/ chambered) so it doesnt sound as dense as a traditional lester. this makes me a think a crawler would fit the bill here. hows the low end response?

The Crawler I have in my Superstrat (swampash. ebony fretboard) is fat with a smooth but not dull top-end, just right, very balanced and cleans up great with the guitarvolumeknob. This pickup can do vintagestyle stuff, but modern screaming as well. I immediately came up with the Crawler, bec so many players rave about Crawler in Gibson-style guitars. The low-end won't disappoint you.

i am really leaning towards the crawler. the treble response on my matamp is curiously sharp. i know this will remedy my treble woes.

[ElectricTurkey4369]

I just replaced my 498t with a holy diver and it sounds alot better. There's a stronger midrange, defined low end and just an overall balanced feel to it. It's much more articulate and tighter than the 498t too.

[brian_ward]

I just replaced my 498t with a holy diver and it sounds alot better. There's a stronger midrange, defined low end and just an overall balanced feel to it. It's much more articulate and tighter than the 498t too.

how much hotter than the 498 is it? i dont want to get hotter at all if i dont have to.

[Telerocker]

I just replaced my 498t with a holy diver and it sounds alot better. There's a stronger midrange, defined low end and just an overall balanced feel to it. It's much more articulate and tighter than the 498t too.

That's why upgrading with BKP's is a good investment. Good to hear you like the Diver. I think it's in the same ballpark as the Crawler, but the latter one a bit more rock-oriëntated and the Diver reminiscent of the superdistortion form the eighties, good for hardrock/metal like Judas Priest.

[gwEm]

The attack isn't very strong on the crawler. If you find the attack is too much the crawletr may help.

[brian_ward]

The attack isn't very strong on the crawler. If you find the attack is too much the crawletr may help.

im not sure i want to soften it a ton. i just really want more low end and a little more general thickness.

[Telerocker]

The attack isn't very strong on the crawler. If you find the attack is too much the crawletr may help.

I have no problems with too litte attack with the crawler, maybe bec the body is swampash.

[brian_ward]

how much hotter is the holy diver when compared to the 498t?