lazarusvt84 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 My son's 2009 LP Deluxe (weight relieved) with Burstbuckers gives off a mean crunch/growl sound that is simply awesome. Whereas my 2008 LP Studio (chambered) with 498T gives off minimal growl...in fact, my SG Std also with 498T gives off a similar (but less) crunch/growl as my son's weighty Deluxe. I compare our LP guitars to an Irish tenors vs Michael Jackson. I wish my LP had a manlier/deeper sound... Is the coveted sound because of the pickups or the mass of the guitar, or both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 498's are hot pups....hmmm? What amp are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarusvt84 Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 different ones...from worst to best...Fender Champ30, SpiderIII 150, Spider Valve III, and Vox AC30C2. I have even adjusted the height of the pups...up/down...etc. His are uncovered....THAT make any difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dio-bass Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I think both, but everything depends on taste. Of course less mass equals less resonance, if you want to be 100% sure, try to change the pickups on both guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarusvt84 Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 the amps are fine...we jam daily and his guitar can clearly reproduce Zeppelin sound on any of the amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 2009 LP Deluxe? are they making Deluxes these days? Deluxes have mini-humbuckers. My guess is that he may have an LP with Burstbucker Pro pickups which have Alnico V magnets, brighter and crunchier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 2009 LP Deluxe? are they making Deluxes these days? Deluxes have mini-humbuckers. Haven't made LP Deluxes, for at least 2 years...that I know of. MF had a special run, several years ago...Gold Top, Wine Red, and Black...as I remember. But, I haven't seen any, newer ones, since then. ALL had mini-humbuckers. I have a '76 (Cherry Sunburst) Deluxe, and it can get all the "Crunch" you'd ever want! If I don't have a 4x12 cabinet handy, I use a EQ pedal, to beef up the bottom end, if needed. So...don't know, what's going on with his "Studio?" I would think, he'd be able to get plenty, of crunch, and deeper bottom end, too. Vox has the "darker" tone, than the Fender (I know nothing about "Line 6" amps), but an EQ pedal, alone, can do a lot, to fatten up the tone....if needed? CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 498T are my favorite because of the growl they get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarusvt84 Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 This is it...Studio Deluxe...got his from GC last summer. "Stiffhand" is correct...BB-Pro pups. http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Les-Paul-Studio-Deluxe-Electric-Guitar?sku=583405 The 498T on my SG Stnd growls (especially with Eric Johnson Nickel Rocker, less so with generic GHS NR's)....can only get a wimper out of my Studio. I may swap out for some BB Pro's...but expect it's the mass too. We've also messed with it on his Line6 M13. oh, well... Thanks guys! Addendum: Thought about replacing 498T with BB Pro (just the bridge)...but when I strum each guitar hanging on the wall, mine sounds almost like an acoustic (bright and tinny)...whereas my son's had a much fuller deeper sound...wt/mass thing...which I don't think new pups will 'fix'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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