Standard vs. Classic pickups?

[E6type]

I was wondering what the differences are between the Epiphone stock pickups in both the Standards and the Classics, such as magnet type, tone, etc... I mean, would I be degrading the tone of the Standard by putting Classic pickups into it?

[overdriver]

Are you talking about the difference in the open coil pick ups that come on the Classic LP model, & the pickups covered that are on the standard , standard plus etc.??? The open coil pups on the classic some say are the same as the standard sans cover. I have both a classic and standard plus lp , the open coil use the same Alnico V magnet same wire.They have a different designation on the bottom and a bit different peel off sticker on them when new. They are a bit nosier because of the lack of a cover around lights etc. they sound hotter and a little clearer the bridge pup is hotter than the ones on the standards. They do sound a litte different ,better???

Degrading the tone?, well depends on what tone you are after.
Alot of people like the open coil pups, I think they work just fine ,as I do think the covered. I changed the ones on my classic for Seymour Duncans (open coil)not a whole lot of sonic diff.( I perfer covered)
IMO a better upgraded Would be covered pups made by someone other than Epi. , with good german sliver covers. But hey if you have a line on the open coil Epis cheap try em. They sell cheap cheap on e-bay etc.

[E6type]

Thanks, Yeah I was looking at some Epiphone open coil pickups on eBay for cheap, but wasn't sure if that would be the way to go or not. I would love to get some Seymour Duncan '59s or JB's later on, but for now I wanted to experiment a little bit. I haven't found any good specs on Epiphone pickups yet, but you had mentioned that both the Standards and the Classics had factory installed Alnico V's?

[overdriver]

Originally Posted by E6type

Thanks, Yeah I was looking at some Epiphone open coil pickups on eBay for cheap, but wasn't sure if that would be the way to go or not. I would love to get some Seymour Duncan '59s or JB's later on, but for now I wanted to experiment a little bit. I haven't found any good specs on Epiphone pickups yet, but you had mentioned that both the Standards and the Classics had factory installed Alnico V's?

Yes they do. If you want I will sell you a Seymour alnicoII neck and custom custom bridge in Zebra. do not do much for me sound wise. Back to the Epi the ones in the classic should have a sticker that says something like HB6N(open) LP CLS neck and on the bridge something the same only the word hot in there . I will measure the dc if you like latter got to go to work. I guess the cls stands for classic do not know if it means the 57 classic I do not thoink it does. think in means classic model guitar both are A5 for sure maybe wound different ? sound louder than the covered. Bye