Adam M Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 got this in a few days ago it's a 2010 SG Special. really love it sits next to my junior and les paul studio. It's not the faded model. Previous owner added some pickup covers and I think it makes it look nicer. This will be my workhorse guitar, I can't put it down. I never was a huge SG fan but played a SG style guitar lately and thought let me get one. Does anybody know the specs on this model? also the only thing I am not fond off is the pickups they seem a bit muddy. Any ideas what I could replace them with. I am curious for Whole Lotta Humbucker set but not sure how they would sound in a SG. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megafrog Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Stock pickups are 490r and 490t on the 2010 SG Special. My preference in pickups on an SG are 57 Classics. If you can try out a 2017 SG Standard, that will give you a feeling for what they would sound like in your guitar. Ultimately it really boils down to sound that you like. I have SGs with P90s, Dirty Fingers+, 490s, 57 Classics, Lace and 61 Zebras. I like them all for different styles but the 57s will get you closest to the classic Gibson tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Don't quote me on it, but assuming that the Whole lotta-set is Angus-related, I recall seeing a Rig Rundown with his tech, and unless I'm mistaken he doesn't play actually them himself. I'd listen to Megafrog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx-ogre Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 I have an SG Supreme (Mahogany body with a flamed Maple top) with '57 classics that I really like. My other SG has P-90s that I also really like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Six Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Humbucker covers are nickel, right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 I think 490R and 490T are fine for an SG though I possibly would prefer '57 Classic/'57 Classic Plus Humbucker covers are nickel, right ? Ha! This has been the first I had in mind looking at the first photo. Pictured along with the chrome-plated bridge and tailpiece, discerning by colour impression is quite easy. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAF Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 SG with Dirty Fingers sounds like fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megafrog Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 SG with Dirty Fingers sounds like fun. I have a SG CM Black with two dirty fingers + pickups and a Floyd Rose, it is a very fun guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Congrats! SGs are the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellen Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 can't go wrong with 57 classic Another option might be replace the 300k volume potmeter on bridge and neck pickup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Before you go and spend a lot of money on different pickups (and not be sure how they are going to sound). I'd try taking the pickup covers off and see if that makes a difference. It may not, but I had a LP with the 490 pickups and they were uncovered from the factory and were pretty bright and hot sounding and wouldn't be described as muddy. Simple to do and worth a few minutes to see if it changes how it sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Six Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 The 490T is not a very good HB, you can upgrade the bridge pickup with a 498T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkesman Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 The 490T is not a very good HB, you can upgrade the bridge pickup with a 498T What he said. I know that not everyone loves the 498, but that's the same swap I did and it got me exactly what I wanted. H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I prefer '57 & '57 Plus Classic pickups, in my SG's. But, that's just Me! 490's are advertised to be "similar" to '57's, but with a boosted "mid range, and top end spike." Since SG's have a tendency to be more mid range in tonality, anyway, I would question the need for more, from the pickups. BUT, it really boils down to what YOU prefer, and what your real needs are, tone wise. My "Lucille" has the 490R and 490T's in it, and for that guitar, they're perfect! IMHO, as always... Cheers, CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Six Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 My "Lucille" has the 490R and 490T's in it, and for that guitar, they're perfect! IMHO, as always... Cheers, CB Is your Lucille an Epiphone ? ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Is your Lucille an Epiphone ? ... HA! Don't You Wish! [biggrin] Nope, it's a "Real" Gibson Lucille! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobalu Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I think that pick-up preference is a personal thing, and opinions on sound are pretty subjective. Nothing wrong with the 490T/R and 498 pups. However, I would suggest trying the least expensive option first, playing with the pick-up height and putting a fresh set of your favourite strings on first (if you haven't already done that). These minor tweaks can really alter the sound. If you still don't like the sound, by all means go with a different pup! Enjoy your new axe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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