Pick up

Cavedog69 · 02-12-2013, 10:48 PM

Can anybody recommend a hot pick up for my Les Paul Jr.
One that won't need any routing. Any resopne is appreciated in advance. Epiphone Les Paul Jr. Marshall 8420

warpedsoul · 02-12-2013, 11:09 PM

The most universal answer is going to be the JB, but there are tons out there.

Tweaker · 02-13-2013, 12:01 AM

GFS has some hot pickups...but how hot are you talking? Hot for some may not be hot for others.

Tanqueray · 02-13-2013, 12:45 AM

Does your Jr have a stock humbucker or a P90?

lassie · 02-13-2013, 02:52 AM

I wouldnt take a JB. I made bad experiences in mahaogony guitars because the lack of clarity. But I have to say it sounded great in other guitars with other woods.

Stinky Kitty · 02-13-2013, 03:24 AM

JB with an Alnico 8 magnet mod.

Kensei · 02-13-2013, 03:34 AM

Dimarzio Super Distortion. Great classic metal pickup.

SJM · 02-13-2013, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanqueray

Does your Jr have a stock humbucker or a P90?

^^This!^^

northernguitarguy · 02-13-2013, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lassie

I wouldnt take a JB. I made bad experiences in mahaogony guitars because the lack of clarity. But I have to say it sounded great in other guitars with other woods.

Bulls***

northernguitarguy · 02-13-2013, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stinky kitty

jb with an alnico 8 magnet mod.

+1

SJM · 02-13-2013, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stinky Kitty

JB with an Alnico 8 magnet mod.

Assuming he has the humbucker model LP Jr, why not just use an SD Alternative 8, SH-15? It already has an Alnico 8 bar in it.

northernguitarguy · 02-13-2013, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SJM

Assuming he has the humbucker model LP Jr, why not just use an SD Alternative 8, SH-15? It already has an Alnico 8 bar in it.

Is the Alt.8 the same as a JB-8, i.e. same guage wire, number of winds, etc. but just has an A8 instead of an A5? Are they similarly priced and available used? If the Alt8 is a lot more expensive, a used JB is available cheap on ebay and the magnet should only be around $10

BugsyB · 02-13-2013, 10:13 AM

Want hot??EMG makes replacements for humbuckers or P90's

Tanqueray · 02-13-2013, 10:46 AM

If it's a HB type Jr, then put a Phat Cat or some other HB sized P90. Les Paul Jr's are meant to have P90s in them. It's blasphemous to do otherwise imho.

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Cavedog69 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pick up Can anybody recommend a hot pick up for my Les Paul Jr. One that won't need any routing. Any resopne is appreciated in advance. Epiphone Les Paul Jr. Marshall 8420

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warpedsoul Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 519 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Pick up The most universal answer is going to be the JB, but there are tons out there. __________________ My Gear Gibson Les Paul Studio Silverburst Epiphone Les Paul Standand Plus Top in Transparent Blue Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plain Top in Ebony Schecter Solo-6 Custom Fender Mustang III 100w amp Digitech RP1000

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Tweaker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 293 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Pick up GFS has some hot pickups...but how hot are you talking? Hot for some may not be hot for others.

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Tanqueray Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,128 Thanks: 8 Thanked 33 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Pick up Does your Jr have a stock humbucker or a P90? northernguitarguy and SJM like this.

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lassie Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Pick up I wouldnt take a JB. I made bad experiences in mahaogony guitars because the lack of clarity. But I have to say it sounded great in other guitars with other woods.

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Tanqueray Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,128 Thanks: 8 Thanked 33 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Pick up If it's a HB type Jr, then put a Phat Cat or some other HB sized P90. Les Paul Jr's are meant to have P90s in them. It's blasphemous to do otherwise imho.

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