Nattsvart Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I'm getting an Epi Les Paul Ultra II. And not that I think the original pickups are poor as such (Use Alnico Classic and Classic Pro) I think perhaps it could be worth putting something better on. So, my questions is as obvious as it is hard to get a clear answer to: Which pickups should I pick? As for music style I would say something that is versitile rather than excelling in one department. I like clean settings, play some metal (poorly!) and then a little bit of whatever i can manage to get thru. As I said, I am sure the originals will sound pretty good to me but i happen to be in a situation where I can get some pickups with a good discount at this specific occasion and maybe it could be worth an upgrade after all. Been looking at, for instance, Burstbuckers as one option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 What amp(s) are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nattsvart Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 I'm using a vypyr 30, and isnt likely to change that one anytime soon. I only play for hobby purposes at home in fact..... That is why I think the original ones should be quite adequate, it's just if you get a good deal it may be worth going that extra way even if it's not necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icantbuyafender Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 check out guitarfetish.com good pups at a good price. otherwise, gibson burstbucker pros a good choice. You the the PAF tone, with wax potting and alnico II magnets. No feedback like with the burstbucker 1,2,and 3 which arent wax potted. Since your ultra II has a piezo nano-mag, I'd stay away from the burstbucker 1,2 and 3. help any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy01 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 There was a guy who talked about this on a thread a while ago. He put a Seymour Duncan in the neck, and a Rockwell in the bridge and was very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nattsvart Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 After looking around I am starting to consider putting a Burstbuker Pro in the bridge and a '57 Classic in the neck. That should give a nice variety sound with a warm and soft rythm and a trebly and bright lead. Of course i could go with active pickups like EMG but i dont really fancy that. Classic Gibson pups I think may be more my cup of tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icantbuyafender Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Burstbucker pros are waxpotted which is a great thing. I say a pair of these, or the seymour duncan vintage blues set: a sh1b and sh1bn that set goes for about $150 as opposed to the gibbys that are about $120 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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