Pickup Choice

[ful]

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.  :)

[Twinfan]

Welcome!

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

[ful]

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.

[Twinfan]

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!

[ful]

Thanks! Will definitely check those out.

[ericsabbath]

definitely cold sweats

rebel yells if you want to stick to alnico

[Twinfan]

Good move - I forgot about Cold Sweats!

[darkbluemurder]

definitely cold sweats

rebel yells if you want to stick to alnico

+1

Cheers Stephan

[Philly Q]

You could add Emeralds to that list?

[ful]

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