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johnt · 03-23-2012, 11:12 AM

Hi,
I have a Gibson LP 60s tribute that I've removed the p90s from (didn't get on with them) and replaced with some Warman mini-humbuckers. These are okay, fairly low output. Better on the neck than on the bridge.

I just wondered if there was something out there that I should upgrade to?

I notice that GFS sell about four different types with different magnets (alnico and ceramic) and degrees of 'heat'.

There are also the Seymour Antiquities and I believe Lollar sell some.

However, I can't buy them all...

I use a Marshall DSL 401 with a 2 x 12 cab, an extensive pedal board and swap between my Strat and Les Paul during a gig. The band I play for does covers, everything from Simply Red and Go West to Thin Lizzy and Queen! I tend to use the LP for the rockier numbers.

I have an Epiphone Gold Top with DiMArzio 36th Anniversary pickups and they're fantastic.

Any advice gratefully received.

JohnT

03-23-2012, 11:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
johnt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kent, England, UK Posts: 142 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Which mini-humbuckers? Hi, I have a Gibson LP 60s tribute that I've removed the p90s from (didn't get on with them) and replaced with some Warman mini-humbuckers. These are okay, fairly low output. Better on the neck than on the bridge. I just wondered if there was something out there that I should upgrade to? I notice that GFS sell about four different types with different magnets (alnico and ceramic) and degrees of 'heat'. There are also the Seymour Antiquities and I believe Lollar sell some. However, I can't buy them all... I use a Marshall DSL 401 with a 2 x 12 cab, an extensive pedal board and swap between my Strat and Les Paul during a gig. The band I play for does covers, everything from Simply Red and Go West to Thin Lizzy and Queen! I tend to use the LP for the rockier numbers. I have an Epiphone Gold Top with DiMArzio 36th Anniversary pickups and they're fantastic. Any advice gratefully received. JohnT __________________ 2011 Gibson Les Paul 60's Tribute - Cherryburst (SD Pearly Gates neck and bridge) 1996 Epiphone Les Paul Goldtop MIK (DiMarzio 36th Anni. PAFs) 1998 Epiphone Les Paul Custom MIK (Gibson 490s) 1996 Fender Stratocaster '62 Reissue MIJ 2009 Squier Classic Vibe '50s Strat 2011 Squier Classic Vibe '50s Tele 1984 Yamaha SG-300 MIJ 1993 Fender Stratocaster (Partscaster) Marshall DSL 401 Marshall TSL 212c