danfrank15 Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 I need to knwo the sweetest sounding pickups for a vintage sounding custom Les Paul I'm building. The two options are the mini-humbuckers or the '57 classic humbuckers. Let me know what you think, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackburncustomguitars Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Hi, Contact Jim Wagner at WCR pickups with your info of exact body woods, playing style, amp, etc. and he will fill your needs perfectly. Also, Harmonic Design Vintage Plus humbuckers and Lollar Imperials are great choices. Just put a set of the Harmonic Designs in a totally zebrawood neck-thru and they sound great! Peace, DaveI need to knwo the sweetest sounding pickups for a vintage sounding custom Les Paul I'm building. The two options are the mini-humbuckers or the '57 classic humbuckers. Let me know what you think, thanks. ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 On the offchance you will want to experiment, make your routes for 2 HB-ers. That leaves you open to a lot of experimentation, as if you want to try a P-90, you can try a SD Phat Cat (P-90 in HB form) or a minibucker that you will have to make your own mounting ring for, but the HB hole gives you a lot of options. If you do a P-90 route or a mini-hum route, then your options are much more limited. One man's 'sweet' sound is another man's 'muddy' sound, and one man's 'clear and articulate' sound is another man's 'dead and sterile' sound... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovekraft Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Is it just me, or are these threads like saying, "Hey, somebody help me pick out my favorite color..." ? Who do you want to sound like? "Sweet" is about as useless an adjective as one could possibly use in this context, and "vintage" doesn't tell us much either, I'm afraid. How about a hint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackburncustomguitars Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Hi, As usual, Lovecraft is right on the mark, which is why I usually recommend contacting the maker and describing your playing style and desired tone. When my customers contact me, it sometimes takes a while to really narrow down the many, many options, basing all decisions on the players style. Peace, DaveIs it just me, or are these threads like saying, "Hey, somebody help me pick out my favorite color..." ? Who do you want to sound like? "Sweet" is about as useless an adjective as one could possibly use in this context, and "vintage" doesn't tell us much either, I'm afraid. How about a hint? ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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