rabbuhl Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 I got a Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Plaintop last year and am really happy with the guitar. It stays in tune, plays well, and for the most part sounds great. One of the guys from Musicians Friend Reserve picked it out and the bridge pickup really scream. The neck pick is okay and perhaps a bit muddy. I can always try an aftermarket pickup but wanted to stick with a burstbucker 1 for the neck. Any chance the custom shop would let me send them the burstbucker 1 for a swap with perhaps are better sounding one?
Flight959 Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 No they wont swap.... Why dont you try adjusting the height of the pickup...
rabbuhl Posted February 14, 2011 Author Posted February 14, 2011 I currently use the recommended settings of 1/16 inch for the bridge pickup and 3/32 inch for the neck pickup. I will try lowering the pickups a bit to see if that cleans up the tone a bit.
Tim Plains Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 Forget about factory specs and use your ear to find the right height. You can also try adjusting the pole pieces. I think BBs are great pickups once you dial them in.
FennRx Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 if you can't get the BB to sound right, try a WCR Crossroads-it is an amazing pickup
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