Gibson..For the love of God, PLEASE...

[VonBonfire]

Thanks for the link to your thread - I read your opening remarks and look forward to the rest. I haven't commented recently on my trem block thread b/c anything r&d was shot when I threw block saddles & and a whole new wiring scheme into the mix. I mention, only because I came to learn, thanks to the forum, the Norton I have in my strat is, allegedly, uber-similar to the 498T, a pickup which many yrs ago left a pretty big impression. With that info, others mentioned Gibson use of aluminum bridges, and now I'm all about aluminum bridge parts..it delivers IMO. What about a 498T in a LP?

I had a 498t in an ES333 back when I first got into ES guitars but was using a 100 watt plexi RI at the time. It was a really good sound, a nicely compressed smoky hot bite that I would assume would be half decent with a LP but I've never tried it. It was a bit thicker/beefier and hotter than the T-type bridge. I think quite a few Pauls came with 490r/498t combo if that says anything. They are pretty affordable so it might be worth a shot.

 

[HowieJams]

The only pickups I really like from Gibson are the:

Burstbucker 1&2s (these are in the Standard 50s)
Custombuckers (in the new Custom Shops)
57 classic and 57 classic plus were also pretty good if I recall correctly - They were in the Traditionals (57 classic and classic +)and I think the 2013 SG Standards (2 57 classics)

 

[Rackman]

Gibsons have mostly been my favorite pickups. Even the 498t was pretty sweet in my 333.

I played a new LP Custom with one of those recently through a IIC+ reissue, and it was really nice acutally.

 

[napalmdeath]

throwing it out as an option...try a magnet swap. Relatively easy and cheap, and me and a bandmate played with a few less than awesome pickups that actually made drastic improvements!

It was in a Les Paul Studio. I returned the guitar. It had other issues as well, and the horrific BB Pro and quick connect B.S., it wasn't worth it. I got a Heritage H150 Standard for basically the same price as the Studio, as it was old stock since the Standard II is now the norm. It comes with Duncan '59s.

 

[Scot]

The only pickups I really like from Gibson are the:

Burstbucker 1&2s (these are in the Standard 50s)
Custombuckers (in the new Custom Shops)
57 classic and 57 classic plus were also pretty good if I recall correctly - They were in the Traditionals (57 classic and classic +)and I think the 2013 SG Standards (2 57 classics)

I appreciate this: I've only had but one lp bought on a whim several yrs ago & since sold. Came with '57 classics and they were beast when cranked, actually. Super bright. I'm hoping to find a lp to replace it and have pretty much settled on a Standard 50's, preferably in tuxedo black, but whichever one catches me in the right way, really. Custom's are so nice, but not in the budget.

 

[Geo]

Turn the amp up, then lower the volume knob on your guitar to about 6.

Then tell me you hate it.

 

[Brain Becker]

I bought a LP Custom that came stock with Burstbuckers...I could believe how small, plastic-like and tinny they sounded. Want a bright, lean and mean humbucker for your Gibson? Duncan Custom 100%.

Fuck yeah. I had a Duncan Custom in an LP that kicked all kinds of ass.

 

[HowieJams]

I appreciate this: I've only had but one lp bought on a whim several yrs ago & since sold. Came with '57 classics and they were beast when cranked, actually. Super bright. I'm hoping to find a lp to replace it and have pretty much settled on a Standard 50's, preferably in tuxedo black, but whichever one catches me in the right way, really. Custom's are so nice, but not in the budget.

I have two Standard 50s and two Custom Shops (R8 and R9)
The Standard 50s don't give up much if anything to a Custom Shop.

Most of my guitar videos I use the Standard 50s

Go to 2:15 and listen to that smooth and creamy Burstbucker 1 in the neck position

 

[headlessdeadguy]

The BB Pros are not great for metal at all. They do what they are supposed to do very well. The new 70’s reissues are badass!