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Bass Blom

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what pups in a 1975 les paul?
« on: May 08, 2007, 01:43:31 PM »
bought it new in 1976
http://www.hetgelegevaar.nl/lespaulpoets.jpg
the bridge pup is gettin microphonic :(
I am 50, old stones fan, clapton, but Saitriani is the best :D
used to have a dual rectifier, still a bit sad I had to let it go a few years back.
now I'm playing a marshall TSL60 on 2 2x12 cabs
hardly use effex, will get my fixed up old leslie unit back soon.
did listen to some soundclips but hard to choose, depends on player too.
I like the rebel yells, but.. depends on player too.
so I'm not ur average vintage freak.
suggestions please?
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Canadian Steve

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« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2007, 01:59:50 PM »
I would go for Rebel Yells - hot, but still has that aspect of vintageness!!!
Check out:
http://www.stevestevens.net/new/video%20lesson.htm
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Twinfan

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« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2007, 02:05:34 PM »
What type of tone are you after?

Mules - great all rounder
Rebel Yells - more powerful and brighter than Mules
Black Dogs - like a Mule but a bit darker and hotter
Cold Sweats - closest to what your original pickups are, pretty hot

???
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Bass Blom

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« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2007, 02:09:53 PM »
hmm, dont really know what tone I'm after :D

here's me with a quick last weekend doodle :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3TYJzDr2M8
the youtube compression makes it sound like a phaser has been used
and its recorded with the DV cam mike..

what if I only replace the neck?
both are around 8.4k DC
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Dreichlift

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« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2007, 10:20:10 PM »
I have a fairly similar setup, TSL 60 and Les Paul. I'm saving up for my pickups and am thinking about going for a calibrated set of Mules for versatility although I have to admit to being swayed by Cold Sweats so that I can still play clean bluesy stuff but have that extra little kick when i decide to crank things up  :wink:
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Bass Blom

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« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2007, 10:25:03 PM »
me lucky bar-steward has an SG classic P90's for clean
I want my les paul to sound like a beast :D
agressive bite sound is what I want.
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Bass Blom

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« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2007, 10:26:57 PM »
omg bar-steward for b.a.s.t.a.r.d.
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ftwizard

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« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2007, 10:31:34 PM »
Quote from: Bass Blom


what if I only replace the neck?
both are around 8.4k DC


I thought it was the bridge pickup that was the problem?
If you don't know what you really want, then a Mule is the best all rounder.
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Bass Blom

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« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2007, 10:47:10 PM »
yes oops bridge :D
friday I get to hear an SG with I don't know what BKP's
maybe I know more on what I want then.
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Twinfan

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« Reply #9 on: May 09, 2007, 12:53:29 AM »
Aggressive bite?  Bassier = Black Dog, Treblier = Rebel Yells.
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Bass Blom

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« Reply #10 on: May 09, 2007, 08:26:22 AM »
it looks like I need rebel yell

what if I only get a bridge pickup?
will I get a big mismatch?
anyway on looks, saw the pic of the worn gold, doesn't look a bit like mine :D
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Mr Ed

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« Reply #11 on: May 09, 2007, 08:51:58 AM »
I want to $%&# the brains out of your guitar.
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Bass Blom

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« Reply #12 on: May 09, 2007, 09:03:15 AM »
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Mr Ed

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« Reply #13 on: May 09, 2007, 11:47:49 AM »
Quote from: Bass Blom
http://www.hetgelegevaar.nl/LPCbinding.jpg


Uuuhhhhhhhh. *spaff*

That right there is the exact reason why people should let white/cream binding on black guitars age naturally. Some might say that looks cr@p and crusty... but to me, THAT is how a black guitar with binding should look.

Black 70's Les Paul Customs are right up there with 50's Teles and Strats, 60's SGLP's and late 50's Les Pauls in the pure guitar porn rankings. For sure.

*covets*

But, erm, to keep things on topic... ahem... if you choose the BKP route, then I'd say The Mule is the obvious choice - it's a veritable PAF in a box.
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Bass Blom

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« Reply #14 on: May 09, 2007, 11:55:00 AM »
thats why I'm reluctant to replace pups  :oops:
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