Bridge Pickup For An LP

[73roadrunner]

So I recently got screwed on a Dirty Fingers, so now I'm looking for another bridge pickup to go in my Epiphone Les Paul Custom with a 57 Classic in the neck position. Someone has offered me a PRS 245 Treble for 75 shipped, I've also been offered a late 70's/early 80's Dimarzio Super Distortion. I'm also interested in the PRS Dragon II, Seymour Duncan Slash Alnico Pro II and the Dirty Fingers. I know how the Gibson/Duncan/Dimarzio will act because they're all good choices for a Les Paul but what I'm really curious aboutis how the PRS pickups would be.. Any input folks?

 

[sasquatch]

So I recently got screwed on a Dirty Fingers, so now I'm looking for another bridge pickup to go in my Epiphone Les Paul Custom with a 57 Classic in the neck position. Someone has offered me a PRS 245 Treble for 75 shipped, I've also been offered a late 70's/early 80's Dimarzio Super Distortion. I'm also interested in the PRS Dragon II, Seymour Duncan Slash Alnico Pro II and the Dirty Fingers. I know how the Gibson/Duncan/Dimarzio will act because they're all good choices for a Les Paul but what I'm really curious aboutis how the PRS pickups would be.. Any input folks?

That's the one you want.

 

[ACELUEK]

Dimarzio Super Distortion..

 

[Tanner]

SUPER DISTORTION

 

[b-squared]

I've got a WB Fire-Water bridge I'll sell you. Killer pickup.

BB

 

[73roadrunner]

Can you cover a Super D?

 

[Diocletian]

Can you cover a Super D?

I don't know about that - you'd be better asking on the Seymour D forum (if you still go on there).

I always wondered if you could change the hex poles for one row of screws and then fit a cover. Don't know if it's possible or how it would affect the tone, but if I were you I'd go for the A2Pro in the bridge. You want those Steve Clark tones right? That'll get you closer than a Super D, awesome pickup though that is.

 

[73roadrunner]

I don't know about that - you'd be better asking on the Seymour D forum (if you still go on there).

I always wondered if you could change the hex poles for one row of screws and then fit a cover. Don't know if it's possible or how it would affect the tone, but if I were you I'd go for the A2Pro in the bridge. You want those Steve Clark tones right? That'll get you closer than a Super D, awesome pickup though that is.

The Slash AP2?


BB tempted me with some WB's

 

[RandolphT]

Seymour Duncan JB

VERY Versatile

 

[73roadrunner]

Seymour Duncan JB

VERY Versatile

I've got one in my Epi Korina V, I'm lookin for something kinda different

 

[theMETALone]

Dirty Fingers are freakin awesome and so is the Super D!!

I've been tryin to decide between those two for my Standard myself actually

 

[RandolphT]

I've got one in my Epi Korina V, I'm lookin for something kinda different

Duncan distortion

 

[73roadrunner]

Duncan distortion

Thats a Superstrat pup IMO

 

[RandolphT]

Played one in a gibson

Not bad

 

[Mattdive]

The Dimarzio Super Distortion is a great pup for a LP in the bridge. The Duncan JB is also a great move. The Duncan Pearly Gates is another great choice. Other than that, try a Burstbucker 3.
FWIW, Stewart MacDonald sells some P.A.F. clones for way less $ than the name brand stuff, but they sound incredible. I have the overwound version in the bridge position of my MIK LP Classic and I like it better than the JB.

 

[needlespauls]

Yo 73', you should really also consider something from Guitarforce. I love my Rebel II's in my LP, and am looking forward to checking out some of their other pups.

Also, definitely check out the Suhr Doug Aldrich pickups. AWESOME demo's and sounds out there on Youtube and such. I'd love to try one of these myself.

 

[sasquatch]

Duncan distortion

SH-6 is good. If you're going to get this one go for the 'Duncan Distortion Mayhem Set'. You get two paired SH-6 pickups one for the neck, one for the bridge-calibrated and ready to bite.
The set costs $130
And I believe they make a covered version too (call and ask- I've seen them in catalogs but never on the website)
Seymour Duncan Distortion Mayhem SH-6 Humbucker Pair and more Guitar Pickups & Parts at GuitarCenter.com.

 

[HOT-BRIT]

SD Invader

 

[73roadrunner]

I'm really lookin at the WB Fire-water & ********s, but I'm not sure which I would like more

 

[splinteh]

go for the one that "speaks" to you.