EvanPC Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 My LP was the first nice guitar I bought myself, and I'd always been reluctant to modify it (mostly because I didn't trust myself with the work). After having it 6 years, though, I decided last weekend that I'd give it a shot. My first venture into swapping p'ups was with my Epi LP, which I was more comfortable to work or learn on. I liked the p'ups but rarely played the Epi so they weren't going to much use. I decided to yank them out and drop them into the Gibson. Worked out great. They're a bit brighter and more articulate than the 490R/498T combo that came stock in the LP. Previously, it was a very thick, chunky sounding guitar. I attributed this to both the p'ups and the thick maple cap and '59 profile neck (debatable...I know). However, the SD set compliments this guitar well and it really brings out the best of both worlds in it, as far as I can tell right now. Still capable of getting heavy, but also now more capable of being light and delicate. I also quite like the look of the black/uncovered versus the gold plated covers. Just sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF_ Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 My LP was the first nice guitar I bought myself, and I'd always been reluctant to modify it (mostly because I didn't trust myself with the work). After having it 6 years, though, I decided last weekend that I'd give it a shot. My first venture into swapping p'ups was with my Epi LP, which I was more comfortable to work or learn on. I liked the p'ups but rarely played the Epi so they weren't going to much use. I decided to yank them out and drop them into the Gibson. Worked out great. They're a bit brighter and more articulate than the 490R/498T combo that came stock in the LP. Previously, it was a very thick, chunky sounding guitar. I attributed this to both the p'ups and the thick maple cap and '59 profile neck (debatable...I know). However, the SD set compliments this guitar well and it really brings out the best of both worlds in it, as far as I can tell right now. Still capable of getting heavy, but also now more capable of being light and delicate. I also quite like the look of the black/uncovered versus the gold plated covers. Just sharing. I like the gold look with that particular plank and finish ... beautiful guitar either way! Which pups exactly went into it, stock Epi, or aftermarket you had previously put into the Epi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan H Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I like the gold look with that particular plank and finish ... beautiful guitar either way! Which pups exactly went into it, stock Epi, or aftermarket you had previously put into the Epi? I think it's very easy to see the Seymour Duncan script running along the bottom bobbin of each pickup. So they're definitely not the stock Epi :P -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanPC Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 I like the gold look with that particular plank and finish ... beautiful guitar either way! Which pups exactly went into it, stock Epi, or aftermarket you had previously put into the Epi? They're Seymour Duncans. SH-4 JB in the bridge and SH-2n Jazz in the neck. I originally put them into the Epi, but pulled them out to put into the Gibson. The Epi LP is a great guitar, but it's got a very thin neck profile and I'm not keen on it. But getting to hear the SD pickups in it gave me a good idea of how they might compliment the Gibson, so it was worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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