Cisca Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Hi,I'm going to change the humbuckers in my Les Paul Custom of the 94'. Alternatives which I think are: 1 Gibson 490R-498T (I am very interested) 2 Gibson 57' Classic-57' Classic plus 3 Gibson Burstbucker 2-Burstbucker 3 4 Seymour Duncan SH4 JB-SH2 Jazz Changing the humbuckers I also change the wiring and pots (I think Di Marzio). I've got the 2 Seymour on my Jackson RR5,they are great but the SH4 has got too much treble. I'm searching a sound like the 70'/80' rock,hard rock and some metal. If anyone knows these humbuckers let me know how they sound. Thanks Nicola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantana Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 The 490R/498T and the 57's are very similar pickups, apart from the 490R/498T have 4 conductor wiring for coil-split etc. I think the 57 classic plus is also slightly hotter than the 498T. I have the 490R/498T combo in my firebird and they're just awesome, they have that unmistakable humbucker tone. The burstbuckers 2 and 3 are a great combo, but I think (I may be wrong) they are not wax potted so might suffer from microphonic feedback, however the Burstbucker Pros are potted and do sound awesome so they might be an option for high gain rock stuff. The SD Jazz set won't offer the tone that you are after, buts still they are great pups. You can find demos of most pickups on youtube so have a good browse on there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisca Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 thanks for the info. I think I'll take the 490R-498T, I found them used, removed from a Gibson Les Paul Standard. about the pots, which are differences between CTS and DiMarzio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantana Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I can't comment on DiMarzio pots because I've never tried them, but I can honestly say that CTS pots are the best ones I've used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaj Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I have that same combination, 490R-498T on my Gibson Les Paul Studio Swamp Ash (Stock). They are slightly more agressive than burstbuckers 2 and 3 (or so my ears tell me). In any case, they are good pickups and they are good for rock, and hard rock and I'm sure they'll be fine for metal as well. Really, it will depend on your amp. When you roll the tone and volume down a little, you'll get some nice bluesy tones from them, with enough "hair" on them. You won't be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisca Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 I use a Peavey studio pro 112 transtube series (1998) that sometimes connect to a Marshall 4x12 . It's very loud . now I'm saving for a good conditions JCM 800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartB Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Here's a "wild card" - you could try the 490R (neck) and SD SH4 (bridge) if you want to mix them up. The SH4 is good for the rock/metal genre and I agree with Fontana that the 490R is a good neck pup. All depends on how much you want to pay? Stewart B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisca Posted July 15, 2010 Author Share Posted July 15, 2010 all humbuckers I mentioned I found them used from 45 to 55 euros ($ 57-70) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 The SD Jazz set won't offer the tone that you are after' date=' buts still they are great pups. [/quote'] They have a lot of clarity but they sound completely different in a LP compared to a metal style guitar. I have them in my LP Standard plus and I think they're great for blues and rock too. Check out the youtube vid in my signature. If they're too trebly or too high gain those volume tone control actually work with this set. I do like the look of 490R/498T and might put them in my slighlty brighter LP studio (and to keep the chrome look). Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisca Posted July 15, 2010 Author Share Posted July 15, 2010 I finally bought the 490R and 498T. The 490R is a 94 'and the 498T is recent about one year. Last thing. someone can tell me the differences between the CTS and DiMarzio pots? and which switch and jack attack you recommended? I would like to install quality parts. Thanks Nicola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiEric Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I think the 57 classic plus is also slightly hotter than the 498T. Actually it's the other way around - the 498T is a little hotter than the Classic Plus - at least according to Gibson's relative output chart: http://www.gibson.com/Files/_gear/datasheets/Pickup_Guide.pdf I have the 490R/498T combo in my firebird and they're just awesome' date=' they have that unmistakable humbucker tone.[/quote'] I totally agree. I have them in my 95 LP Standard and I think they are good sounding and very versatile pickups. They're currently what's in the Gibson Les Paul Customs, so you'll be getting even closer, Cisca. Not sure about the pots, but you can't go wrong with Switchcraft switches and jacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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