I'm thinking I'd like to change my EPI LP Standard pickups over to something like original Les Paul equipment & I was wondering if anyone has done it, also your opinions.......something we're not short of here....
Classic '57
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-57-Classic-Humbucker-Pickup?sku=306000
or newer Burstbuckers
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-57-Classic-Humbucker-Pickup?sku=306000
Or leave them alone.
The Burstbuckers sound a lot brighter to me than the '57s do. The 57's are closer to the sound I think of when I think classic les paul.
Gibson's page has an interesting little bit on the science behind them and why they sound different.
http://www.gibson.com/en%2Dus/Divisions/Gibson%20Gear/Pickups/Burstbucker%5Ftrade%3B/
Does anyone know if they fit, if I have to do alterations?
I hear P-94 fit, but I'm looking for the old ABB sound or early Gov't Mule. I know he has a LP with Burstbuckers model named after him, but I like the sound before he became famous which was on a 50's LP.
What about a Dimarzio PAF?
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I've read other places they are a swap.
I'm got my sites set on the 57 classic for the neck & a 57 classic plus for the bridge.
Does anyone know if they fit, if I have to do alterations?
I hear P-94 fit, but I'm looking for the old ABB sound or early Gov't Mule. I know he has a LP with Burstbuckers model named after him, but I like the sound before he became famous which was on a 50's LP.
As far as I'm aware all standard humbuckers are built to a fixed size, so that they are interchangeable.
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Humbuckers are interchangable, so you shouldn't have an issue. Classic 57's and Burstbuckers are gonna run you $150 - $200 for the set. You can get a set of 490R/498T (stock in the Gibson LP Standards) for less than $150.
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Musicians Friend is $119 for the 57 classic & $129 for the classic plus. That's what I'm planning on.
I will order the first of April or there abouts.....
