Pickups for my new Les Paul Custom

[indysmith]

awesome - i've decided to get my pups rewound to rebel yells and the covers removed (saves a few pennies). Thanks for all your help guys - i'll tell you how she works out 8)  :twisted:

[FELINEGUITARS]

Hi guys,
It comes with SD '59s which are apparently not very nice, due to a severe mid scoop. Therefore i'll most probably be wanting to upgrade the pups.

Whilst I am very keen on BKPs I dont know where you got the idea that Duncan 59s have a mid scoop
They are wound with 42 gauge plain enael coated wire just like BKP Mules

To be fair the scatter wind and slightly different number of turns in a Mule will result in a different sound , but I would never describe a Duncan 59 as scooped- quite the opposite really - they have a big midrange in typical Gibson PAF type style.

But do go for a pickup change for the tone you want, just wait to try the pickups that are already in there to gauge how the guitar sounds in itself before diving in and getting replacements without knowing what the guitar sounds like.

It may help save disappointment in buying replacements not knowing what the guitar sounds like beforehand

[fps_dean]

Whilst I am very keen on BKPs I dont know where you got the idea that Duncan 59s have a mid scoop
They are wound with 42 gauge plain enael coated wire just like BKP Mules

I've found they have a very significant mid scoop as well.... a very poor PAF replica because they are way too dark and the mids are way too low.  I've heard from people who have Seth Lovers and Pearly Gates that their sound fits the job description a lot better than the '59.

[indysmith]

i've only heard about the mid-scoop from Brow - i've never played '59s. and yes, i am planning to have a listen to the guitar before i decide if i want to get the pups rewound or not - BKPing them can only make them better :twisted:

[fps_dean]

i've only heard about the mid-scoop from Brow - i've never played '59s. and yes, i am planning to have a listen to the guitar before i decide if i want to get the pups rewound or not - BKPing them can only make them better :twisted:

You will... trust me ;)

[indysmith]

okay well i've decided i thoroughly dislike these pickups that are in the greco.
yuck - they sound...weak, hollow. I definately want a lot more power and a LOTTTT more mids.
If i get the e.q. in front of the amp, and boost the mids by 15db and the rest of the signal just a tad, then thats how i want the gutiar to sound stock. these pups simply lack any sort of life. they make the guitar sound completely dull and lifeless aswell as slightly muddy- whereas it has the most amazing acoustic tone. It resonates like a beast - it's 11lbs and i love it.
I'm still thinking rebel yells i think - do you guys think they'll provide the extra kick i'm looking for?

[Philly Q]

It resonates like a beast - it's 11lbs and i love it.

Holy cr@p, 11lbs!  I'd have to play it sitting down.

I think the RY will do what you want - it has a big, punchy 80s rock sound with tons of definition and a kick in the midrange.

[Peter Antal]

Holy cr@p, 11lbs!  I'd have to play it sitting down.

My Artist weighs somewhere between 12 and 13 lbs... :P But the sound... :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

[Philly Q]

My Artist weighs somewhere between 12 and 13 lbs... :P But the sound... :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Suffering for your Art, Peter!  

My Tele is a ridiculous 9lb or so, that's about as much as I can stand.  I think I'm going to get a replacement body from Warmoth at some point.

I've also got a shitety Fernandes bass which is stupidly heavy, but I never ever play it.