Bangbang Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I have an Epiphone G400 sg and am thinking about using it for a mod project. I play blues but was wondering about pickups that would be good for most everything. I am puttin Everthing Axe Pickups(seymour duncans) in my strat soon. What does Gibson have in that category? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Classic 57s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Pup Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 FennRX nailed it! '57 Classics all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AS90 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Yep '57s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1992mustang Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 NOT 496/500's I just put some in my SG and I don't like them so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1992mustang Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Yep '57s. Nice guitars and Valve Junior! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 BurstBuckers and BB Pros all the way! This is from Wikipedia: Gibson "'57 Classic" Gibson's most regular take on the P.A.F. Not scatter wound, wax potted. Since the mid-'80's this is the standard pickup on most higher level guitars. Gibson Burstbucker. Gibson's newest take on the P.A.F. Scatter wound, not wax potted, these are the closest replicas Gibson makes. These pickups come stock on the Historic line of Reissue Les Pauls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 BurstBuckers and BB Pros all the way! This is from Wikipedia: Gibson "'57 Classic" Gibson's most regular take on the P.A.F. Not scatter wound' date=' wax potted. Since the mid-'80's this is the standard pickup on most higher level guitars. Gibson Burstbucker. Gibson's newest take on the P.A.F. Scatter wound, not wax potted, [b']these are the closest replicas Gibson makes[/b]. These pickups come stock on the Historic line of Reissue Les Pauls. quoting wikipedia is never a good idea i personally like the BB Pros. but the 57 Classics seem to be universally well-liked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 FennRx, don't shake your head at me The man wanted some recommendations, everybody else pretty much said 57s, and I said BBs. I know 57s have a huge following, but don't count BBs out. Actually, I just had a conversation today with a luthier and he too said BBs are the closest Gibson replica pick up to the original PAFs. It's all a matter of preference, there's no right or wrong answer. Nothing wrong with quoting a website... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar_randy Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 What are the 57's like compared to the 498t that I have in my standard no.THe 498t's hotter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALIEN8 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Have a look here: output chart This shows you the various outputs of the p/u Gibson makes... I've always stuck in the 490 / 57' range, it the best of all worlds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il postino Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 For blues i like BB 1 & 2!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1992mustang Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Have a look here: output chart This shows you the various outputs of the p/u Gibson makes... I've always stuck in the 490 / 57' range' date=' it the best of all worlds...[/quote'] That chart is good info' to ponder. Seems that The BB pros and the Classic 57's/ 57 plus have the same output. I have never heard them side by side, so I wonder how much of a difference there is? How do they compare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingarmadillo Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I have an SG with the 57s and an LPVM with the BB Pros. The BBs sound a little darker to me while the 57s are brighter and maybe a little edgier. It's hard to say though since some of it may be in the different bodies (SG v LP). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 That chart is good info' to ponder. Seems that The BB pros and the Classic 57's/ 57 plus have the same output. I have never heard them side by side' date=' so I wonder how much of a difference there is? How do they compare?[/color'] my les paul studio has 57 classics my les paul standard has BB (for now) the BBs have a smoother more compressed kinda sound, but the 57 classics have more of a crisp, defined sound i dont like BBs, i like 57 classics but then again, i like dimarzios the best:d/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1992mustang Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 my les paul studio has 57 classics my les paul standard has BB (for now) the BBs have a smoother more compressed kinda sound' date=' but the 57 classics have more of a crisp, defined sound i dont like BBs, i like 57 classics but then again, i like dimarzios the best:d/ [/quote'] I have Dimarzios in my Epi Les Paul (Fred and a PAF Joe) and it sounds superb. I'd really like a pickup with a chrome cover. I thought about S.D. JB/Jazz, but I have not run across anyone with that combo yet. That combo is the standard in LP's of course, seems like it would work good in an SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plank_Spanker Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 '57 Classics in my SG, BB Pros in one of Lesters. Both guitars sound great. I think the '57's complement the SG sweetly, and I play everything from funk to modern rock on my SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plank_Spanker Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I have Dimarzios in my Epi Les Paul (Fred and a PAF Joe) and it sounds superb. I'd really like a pickup with a chrome cover. I thought about S.D. JB/Jazz' date=' but I have not run across anyone with that combo yet. That combo is the standard in LP's of course, seems like it would work good in an SG. [/quote'] I think a JB would be a tad too bright in a SG, but that's just my 2 pesos................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Can you say.....P-90???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plank_Spanker Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Can you say.....P-90???? I can! I'm looking to score a Classic with those beloved P90's.......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1992mustang Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I think a JB would be a tad too bright in a SG' date=' but that's just my 2 pesos...................[/quote'] SO, it seems like the 57 Classic and/or Plus are the bomb. But what about Seymour Duncan 59's . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AS90 Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Nice guitars and Valve Junior! Thanks, its not a VJ though, its a Harley Benton GA5H. Same amp half the price, and its got a tone knob. =D>/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1992mustang Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Thanks' date=' its not a VJ though, its a Harley Benton GA5H. Same amp half the price, and its got a tone knob. =;/ [/quote'] Wow, I stand corrected AND impressed. I thought you had modded a VJ. I have a Vj and I just got Blackheart combo. It is the same as the VJ, but with bass, mid and treble plus a 3/5 watt selector. I have MORE knobs than you!! Ha Ha www.blackhearteng.com if you care to check it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignatius Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Can you say.....P-90???? Can I get an Amen from the congregation? AMEN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AS90 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Wow' date=' I stand corrected AND impressed. I thought you had modded a VJ. I have a Vj and I just got Blackheart combo. It is the same as the VJ, but with bass, mid and treble plus a 3/5 watt selector. I have MORE knobs than you!! :D Ha Ha www.blackhearteng.com if you care to check it out[/color'] That maybe, but my knob is bigger! http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_ga5h_bundle.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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