bridge pickup suggestions for an all mahogany LP??

[peterthomson13]

Ive just taken delivery of a Japanese Burny custom, has a non original dimarzio in the bridge (model unknown), which is a bit hot for my liking. I have 2 Gibson LPs' one with a classic 57, one with a 57plus, so I'm looking for something similar - However, the Burny is all mahogany, no maple cap, so I'm thinking that will have to be taken into account? Thanks in advance.

[darrenw5094]

The maple cap on Les Paul's are to tame the natural high end a bit, smooth the tone.
If you like the PAF sound, then the Mule is the obvious choice.

[Telerocker]

The maple cap on Les Paul's are to tame the natural high end a bit, smooth the tone.
If you like the PAF sound, then the Mule is the obvious choice.

Agree, this is a no brainer!

[darkandrew]

The maple cap on Les Paul's are to tame the natural high end a bit, smooth the tone.

I'd always thought that the maple cap was there to add brightness and that an all mahogany guitar would be darker?

[ztevie]

I'd always thought that the maple cap was there to add brightness and that an all mahogany guitar would be darker?

This...
Mahogany is darker, smoother while maple adds brightness and  bite. Every piece of wood is different but the general characteristics is this. In my opinion and experience.

[schneidas]

My full-Mahogany Les Paul custom (black) is the brightest of my Les Pauls.

My 4 other Les Paul Standards with Maple caps are mellower and warmer.

But then again, the Custom has an Ebony fingerboard, the Standards have Indian Rosewood.

(just saying)

[ztevie]

I think you can find all mahogany guitars being on the bright side, and maple guitars being more mellow, but in general it's considered the opposite. There are plenty of reading to do on the subject out there, for example warmoth wood tonality description:
http://www.warmoth.com/Guitar/Bodies/Options/BodyWoodOptions.aspx

[ericsabbath]

in my experience, the maple cap delivers a broader spectrum that full mahogany can't reach, especially in the upper mids and top end, nad usually sounds more open and even
but it doesn't mean a maple cap les paul can't sound darker than an all mahogany guitar
it's more about the midrange texture and note attack
I'd choose between the most articulate and open sounding models, like the riff raff and emerald and avoid dense and middy ones like the black dog
the mule might work

[gwEm]

Ericsabbath named what my recommendations would be : the Riff Raff or Emerald if you want a bit higher gain.

[Yellowjacket]

HAH!  I'd say Rebel Yell bridge and VHII neck for an all mahogany Les Paul.

[PhilKing]

I have an all mahogany LP custom with Emeralds and they work really well in it.  The harmonics really come out, as well as being able to drive a bit more than a regular PAF style.