LM-LP Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I am guessing Burstbucker, but not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBENDS Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 From what i understand, the BB 1 & 2 & 3 are Gibson's original PAF pickups. This is why the RI models come with them. http://www.gibson.com/en%2Dus/Divisions/Gibson%20Gear/Pickups/Burstbucker%5Ftrade%3B/ The 57 Classic & Classic + are labeled as faithful replicas of the PAF sound. I personally love these. http://www.gibson.com/en%2Dus/Divisions/Gibson%20Gear/Pickups/%5F57%20Classic%20Humbuckers/ IMO you can't go wrong either way. I think these pickups (57 Classic & BB 1,2,3) are better sounding than the BB Pros for Southern Rock sound (or any other), but I'm sure you could find your sound well enough with BB Pros as well. When I think of Southern Rock, I always think of the Les Paul DC too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 IMHO The 57 Classic is better for Blues/Rock. The Burstbucker's are better for high gain metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LM-LP Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 Thanks BB & J. What does "DC" mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynadude Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 DC usually means Double Cutaway. I have a Burstbucker in one of my guitars, and it does have a nice tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 DC is a double cutaway LP. But When I think of Southern Rock, I picture Duane Allman with his Gold Top LP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Thanks BB & J. What does "DC" mean? "Double Cut" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canon_mutant Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 The 57 Classic & Classic + are labeled as faithful replicas of the PAF sound. I personally love these.http://www.gibson.com/en%2Dus/Divisions/Gibson%20Gear/Pickups/%5F57%20Classic%20Humbuckers/ +1 Of course the only Gibby "I own" is the ES-355' date=' I think the Classic and Classic Plus are an excellent choice for Blues and Southern Rock. Since I had a C+, I swapped my bridge pup on my 355 to the C+ and like it better this way. I also find them warmer on the Traditional I just played a few weeks ago than the BBs on the Standard or the 496/500 hot pups on the Classic. Of course, those chambered bodies affect sound allot too - perhaps more than the pups do. The Traditional is just weight relieved. I liked the 490/498 combo on the Custom [weight relieved'] but did not like it on the Supreme. Again, probably just that chambered Supreme body. Gorgeous axe though!!!! When in doubt, take your time and play them ALL! Have fun making your decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 try them out on different guitars if you can. Traditionals have '57 Classic (neck) and '57 Classic Plus (bridge), Historic Reissues have Burstbucker 1 (neck) and Burstbucker 2 (bridge), Standards have Bursbucker Pros. Don't get hung up on the difference in guitar construction - that will certainly affect the tone - but the best way to hear these three different types of pickups by trying those models. LP Classics have ceramic magnet pickups in them that are off the charts, IMO, so unless you're going into high high gain territory you can stick with '57 Classics or BB 1, 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgTime Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Yeah, the 57s should be the best, but once again, it depends on the age of strings, age of tubes, amps, volume, i mean when someone records, they use the best, so you hear the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LM-LP Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Thanks for all the help. My classic is new, with the "stock" pu's. Just looking to give it a more rich, deeper sound. I would start with one, after trying out some store samples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I think any low to mid powerd PAF through a decent tube amp should do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBENDS Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Thanks for all the help. My classic is new' date=' with the "stock" pu's. Just looking to give it a more rich, deeper sound. I would start with one, after trying out some store samples. [/quote'] If I were you, I'd take a screwdriver and lower those pickups you already have on your Classic. Listen until you get somewhere in the range of a warm, rich, deeper tone. Those ceramic magnets are strong, so don't be afraid to lower them down quite a bit. Then adjust your tone with your amp. Might look something like Madguitarist's neck pickup on the Standard when you're done. See here. http://forums.gibson.com/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=14029 Scroll down (page 1) until you see the last picture and look at the neck pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 If I were you' date=' I'd take a screwdriver and lower those pickups you already have on your Classic. Listen until you get somewhere in the range of a warm, rich, deeper tone. Those ceramic magnets are strong, so don't be afraid to lower them down quite a bit. Then adjust your tone with your amp. Might look something like Madguitarist's neck pickup on the Standard when you're done. See here. http://forums.gibson.com/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=14029 Scroll down (page 1) until you see the last picture and look at the neck pickup.[/quote'] +1 to the advice...if you just have to replace them, I'd go with '57/'57 or '57/'57 plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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