Bridge pickup for a Les Paul

[J.B.]

I want to replace the BB2 in my 57RI with something medium to high output and very well balanced. Any suggestions?

 

[mrp5150]

The JB sounds real good in huge mahogany body guitars like a Les Paul.

 

[Gitfiddler]

for those of you using a jb in bridge, what do you use in neck?

 

[yngzaklynch]

I always thought that the Gibson 500T was sweet. But yeah the Seymour Duncan JB, Custom Custom, 59. Dimarzio Super Distortion, Tone Zone, Evo 2, PAF Pro.

 

[Robotechnology]

Not something many people try but, an Air Norton is the neck position of an LP is

 

[mrp5150]

for those of you using a jb in bridge, what do you use in neck?

'59 or Jazz.

 

[J.B.]

I've really been thinking about the JB or the Custom Custom. I liked the JB in my Jackson I had, and a lot of people seam to like it in their LP's. Maybe I'll try one in there.

 

[Killing Nevada]

Rio Grande BBQ Bucker...

 

[AmpliFIRE]

Duncan: Custom or EVH
Dimarzio: EVO 2
WCR: Fillmore, Darkburst or Shredder

 

[jaybird]

Took the 500T out of my Paul, replaced it w/ Rio BBQ - sounds 10x better IMO - way more clarity. Still I want to try a Distortion or a Custom in there as the BBQ is a tad hot sounding.

 

[OneArmedScissor]

 

[hunter]

Bare Knuckle Pickups:

Mule for more open/vintage
VHII for clear/transparent/neutral
BlackDogs for more of a rock mid grunt
MiracleMan for way out heavy fun

 

[killertone]

I've really been thinking about the JB or the Custom Custom. I liked the JB in my Jackson I had, and a lot of people seam to like it in their LP's. Maybe I'll try one in there.

I have three LP Customs and this is what I have in them:

'73 LPC - '59 Neck, Custom Bridge. This is an excellent combo. The Custom is a little bright but it is not harsh. Plenty of output.

'76 LPC - '59 Neck, Distortion Bridge. More output and a little more snarl than the Custom. Very nice.

'89 LPC - '59 Neck, Bareknuckles Nailbomb Bridge. Don't let the name fool you, the Nailbomb is about the same output as a JB and has an Alnico 5 magnet. Think a way more balanced JB with tighter bottom end. Excellent pickup.

 

[Buckeyedog]

Rio Grande BBQ. Just put one in my LP and it rocks.......way better than the 498T.

 

[stephen sawall]

Jeff beck for me. I like the stock neck pick up. {498?} I wire the pick ups out of phase. It makes more of a of a strat/tele type tone (not really). I never liked two humbuckers on much till I started wiring it this way. Its great leads for but clean is where it shines. Making a very different tone to work with.

 

[maiden_fan]

BKP Cold sweat best bridge pickup i have ever used, its like a bit fat clear punch in the face

 

[Chubtone]

If you need any Duncans, hit me up at the store in my sig and I'll hook you up!

 

[J.B.]

If you need any Duncans, hit me up at the store in my sig and I'll hook you up!

I just might do that bro. Thanks!!

 

[SQUAREHEAD]

If you go with a JB dont get a "trem spaced" version. I think they sound like crap and not like the normal spaced JB.

Wow!

Really?
I was wondering/thinking the same thing recently and thought "no, it's just in my head"...
Keith

 

[T-bone]

Not something many people try but, an Air Norton is the neck position of an LP is

have you ever used a norton in the bridge?