Larsongs Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 How can I tell what specific Pickups are on my Gibsons & Epiphones? (Without taking the Guitar apart) Example; I have HB's on my Heritage Cherry 2000 Gibson Les Paul Std. Plus. But, which ones? Does the Serial number decode what they are? If so, where can I find the info.. Thanks, Larson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 If you want specifics, four screws out of the pickup rings, lift up, look at bottom. If there is anything to know it will be there, chasing serial numbers might get frustrating. rct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 If know what model you have and know it has never been modded you might be able to look up the specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 I'm hoping to avoid taking it apart if possible.. Sgt. Pepper, what other model info other than my original description? Thanks, Larson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) Larson - As far as your 2000 Les Paul Standard Plus goes, it almost certainly would have come with 490R/498T alnico humbuckers. I happen to have the 2001 catalog, and every LP Standard model came with the same 490/498 combo (that includes the Std, Std Plus, Std Smartwood, Std Raw Power, & Std Double Cutaway). Gibson did not make many changes from year to year back then, so there's a very high probability that all LP Standards came with the same pickups in 2000. Without taking your guitars apart, catalogs or online data would be the best way to get specific details on pickups. Edit: The model number, as opposed to the serial number, may also provide some clues. The model number might appear on your sales receipt if you were the original purchaser, or possibly on a COA if the guitar came with one. Given the model number (usually a combination of letters & numbers), Customer Service in Nashville might be able to decode it for you. Edited March 17, 2020 by bobouz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 Serial Numbers on Cars tell most of the information & thought Guitar Serial Numbers might also... I have files on all my Guitars & for some reason everything but the Receipt is missing? I did buy it new.. You sparked my memory & I'm positive it has the 490R & 498T Alnico HB's... I'll do a bit more research to verify 100%.. Thanks, Larson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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