Pickup suggestions: Gibson Les Paul Studio Deluxe

[zep89]

Hi guys,

Another request for pickup suggestions:

I have a 2012 Gibson Les Paul Studio Deluxe. Stats are found here:
http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Les-Paul-Studio-Deluxe-60s-Exclusive.aspx

(Despite the "Studio" label, it is a solid-body guitar, not chambered.)

Body: Mahogany with maple top
Neck: Mahogany
Fretboard: Baked maple

I strive to play classic rock and early metal, say 1968-1983. Zeppelin, Sabbath, Rush, James Gang, Metallica. I really like the sound of the Rebel Yell, but have read that it can be bright. I really want a fat, warm sound that sounds good distorted. Nothing too agressive, but not too vintage either. Are there any other pickups & pickup combinations that I should consider?

Thanks.  :D

[Slartibartfarst42]

I'd be tempted to say Holydiver as a very versatile, warm and fat option. If you want something more vintage, perhaps the Black Dog.

[Telerocker]

Job for the Black Dog (enhanced mids). Does heavier styles very well, but still open PAF-tones for Led Zep.

[ericsabbath]

it's doggy time

[zep89]

Thanks guys.

Is a Mule in the neck a good match with a Black Dog in the bridge?

[Telerocker]

Thanks guys.

Is a Mule in the neck a good match with a Black Dog in the bridge?

Hell yeah! There are several forummembers who have this combo.

[darrenw5094]

I am getting a bit peeved with the BD in my Tokai LP. Mids are huge, maybe to much. It's paired with a Riff Raff neck, which is pretty bright compared to the BD.

[Philly Q]

I strive to play classic rock and early metal, say 1968-1983. Zeppelin, Sabbath, Rush, James Gang, Metallica.

Those are fairly diverse-sounding bands!

I think P-90s are good for James Gang tones, but on the whole I'm not arguing with the Black Dog suggestion.  Definitely not Rebel Yells! 

[zep89]

I strive to play classic rock and early metal, say 1968-1983. Zeppelin, Sabbath, Rush, James Gang, Metallica.

Those are fairly diverse-sounding bands!

I think P-90s are good for James Gang tones, but on the whole I'm not arguing with the Black Dog suggestion.  Definitely not Rebel Yells! 

Yeah, that's true. Although for Metallica, I really only meant their early days (1983, pre-EMG for them). Basically I'm looking for a good hard rock/early metal sound.

For James Gang, this is the sound I meant. Huge wall of sound!
http://youtu.be/g4Wr5Wq5QHM

Thanks again for the replies.