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Originally Posted by FennRx
i own a 2006 LP Classic with those pickups. Here are my observations:
1) When playing clean, all 3 positions sound like ass.
2) When distorted, the neck is mush and sounds like ass.
3) When distorted, the middle position is pretty good and the bridge is usually too hot.
I liked my Classic a lot despite this until I got my LP Std Faded with BB Pros. And I have to say, the BBs are way better for that big fat, ballsy LP tone.
if you want to play heavier stuff, they may work out for you. But my Classic doesn't get a whole lot of attention anymore.
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matter of opinion - I have a 2004 Standard and a 2004 classic - the Classics are a better guitar period - vol and tone knobs do wonders if you adjust them. Classic pickups don't sound mush to me - what amp are you playing it thru? Classics tend to be more ballsy than Standards. I use my classic for blues, country (yes country), rock and especially 70's Santana stuff live like Europa and Samba Pa Ti. My standard is only used for middle of the road stuff - those BB just don't have the clarity of the 500T/496. That tone and volume knob will erase that harshness.
