WebFeb 5, 2006 · 81/81 combos suck ass. Never use it unless you want to SUCK! 81/60 would be good for a Les Paul, but the 85 is NOT an iffy pickup. For a Les Paul, maybe, but the 85 and 60 are the... WebTo my ears, Gibson Classic 57 pickups have the clearest and most desirable tone for a PAF pickup. I'd like to use them for a replacement project I'm working on but they are out of my price range. I'm interested to hear your views about a more affordable option that would provide a similar tone. I love the clear, rich tone of the Gibson 57 ...
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WebNov 11, 2013 · I like the classic 57 more , the 81 sounds really good but i like the way the guitars sits on the mix with the passives and i also dig the extra twangyness in the tone. WebNov 20, 2013 · Hi! I changed the stock pickups to a set of EMG 81/60 chrome. Here is the comparison: Gibson Les Paul Traditional - Classic 57+ vs. EMG 81 chrome - YouTube... euromillions friday 2nd september
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WebNov 17, 2024 · The difference is mainly in the tone itself. The output of the pick up matters very little because your amp can make up for any difference in output. The '57 classic's have a different sound balance. ( lows, mids, and highs.) you'll notice it more if you play clean like jazz riffs or fingerpicking. In my opion the 490's have a more Rock ... WebOct 16, 2013 · I will probably go to GC to try one of the 2013 SGs to hear how the 57s sound. 57 Classics use an alnico 2 magnet - my favorite magnet in a bridge pickup. Rounder, less edgey treble and more pronounced mids. A little spongier, more pliable, more touch sensitive tone for me, compared to pickups with alnico 5 or ceramic magnets. WebApr 1, 2014 · I want to find some pickups that realy sing on a les paul guitar. I want the neck pickups to be like velvet and the brigde pickups to be a good combo with the neck. ... Gibson Dirtyfingers, too mushy, boomy. EMG,s 89, Absolutely horrible! Fake bodyless tone. ... But you can't go wrong with Gibson's '57 classics and '57 classic plus pick-ups. I ... first aid 2000