kidblast Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 22 hours ago, Brianboru said: Hi I have a Les Paul faded someone has swopped the bridge 490 with Duncan Seymour will I gain anything to put it back to standard. Probably nothing significant other than cosmetics if say the duncan covered or on covered, and is the stock (neck) pickup covered? If you are planning on selling it, than it would be something to consider, sound / tone wise, if you like the duncan over the 490, there's probably no real compelling reason to put the 490 back. my '95 LP has the 498/490 combo, as does one of my SGs. I like them. it's really a matter of what your ears are telling you, unless again, you're looking to move it and want to put it all back "as stock" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 16 hours ago, brad1 said: By the way you write I’m guessing you’re 13 years old. Could be English isn't his native tongue? Damn, I'm in a forgiving mood today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, Pinch said: Could be English isn't his native tongue? that was my first thought.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 pun chew ace son, is imp or tent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFenn Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 This is an old thread but this is a great topic to keep going with.... It is hard to believe my story with a 2010 Gibson SG Standard ends with 5 stars for the 490T pickup in the bridge slot. It started with the 498T....didn't like it...shrill and too hot....then a Gibson 57 Classic plus...no mojo, not hot enough...then a Dimarzio Saturch8...now this pickup had nice tone, but way too hot...caused microphonic feedback at high gain. At this point i was getting frustrated and thought about selling this guitar. But then i read some Gibson Forum stories by several people that swore by the 490 pickups in their SG's and Les Pauls saying they had the best tone overall for these guitars. Didn't buy it at first, but had nothing to lose. I put the 490T in the bridge....WOW!! I was blown away at how good this pickup sounded clean, crunchy, and high gain...just everything you could want...articulate, hot, medium, or clean...it really does it all. I mainly play progressive rock/metal, rock/blues, alternative rock. Works great for all these styles. Save yourself a lot of trouble and expense...just put the 490 set in your SG, or leave them there...you won't regret it...the 490R in the neck position is amazing as well...great tone, smooth, sweet, nice mids and high end chime without overemphasized high end. So newer does not mean better....the 490's have stood the test of time....and for Gibson SG's at least, they still sound the best. Joel fromApril 5, 2021Music Background: Punk Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 I am new to this plugged in world. I am weighing in because I just bought a Les Paul Tribute which has 490's bridge and neck. I love the way my guitar sounds (that's why I bought it) and I am afraid reading these posts because its a rabbit hole. I have too many rabbit holes. Anyways enjoying being educated. Cheers all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 I've found that the 490s will have a more aggressive sound than the 57s. Both pick ups work really well, just different flavors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 On 12/27/2021 at 1:03 AM, Salfromchatham said: and I am afraid reading these posts because its a rabbit hole. I have too many rabbit holes. Tell me about it. I used to just... play. Good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonicboom1 Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 like the 490 r and t they sound very nice, also the p90's are great in my special. I've got a set of 57 classics, there ok but do not sound as good to me as the 490. 490 for me are the better sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 I now have guitars with both 57 Classics and 490r & t. I've been using the 490 guitar for almost 3 weeks now. I created a setting on the THR30 for a clean mellow tone. A couple of tweaks later, I think I have it about right. When I used a 57 Classic guitar with the same setting I was surprised to find it was breaking up more. I really didn't expect that. Steve Ford said the 490s were more aggressive though he may have meant more top end. I don't have a favourite at present, but I'm still using the 490s for cleans mostly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 I have a few gibbies with a 490R, but they both have a 498T at the bridge I like that combo, they do just about everything pretty well IMO.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 I' m agree with kidblast, 498T / 490R is a great combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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