Gibson Burstbuckers on Epi LP Custom

[Allan 63]

Hello All
Has anybody put Gibson Burstbuckers on the there Epi LP Custom if so how do they sound?

Thanks
Allan

 

[Jaaniic]

I bet they're a great improvement over the stock ones. But wait a bit and someone who has actually put them in an epi will respond.

 

[Allan 63]

Thanks for your reply, My Stocks ones are not too bad, I just cant afford a Gibson Les Paul.

Regards
Allan

 

[SexyGibson]

Just about anything else will be an improvement over the stock Epi pickups, just all depends on what tone you are going after. You can also check out GFS pickups. I've never tried them but alot of guys speak very highly of them and they are very affordable.

 

[jcsk8]

It´s a good swap. Every good pickup you put on an epi will make the guitar comes to life!
I saw an epi that has been upgraded with seymour duncans and the improvement was more then 100%. A good epi with the right pickups will make your guitar closer to real gibby t a level that maybe you won´t look for a rela gibby anymore.

 

[Allan 63]

I am not sure about Seymour Duncans I have a pal who upgraded and his is is not much better than my Stock pick ups, which are not bad at all, i have gigged with them and sounded good, my amp will have helped its a Fender Hot Rod Deville 60 watt, Burstbuckers are on the modern day Les Pauls thats why i am Interested.

Thanks
Allan

 

[Brian_C]

I was on the verge of putting Burstbucker Pro's into my Epi LP Standard. You'll also need to change the wiring kit/harness on the custom to accomodate the new BB's. There's a couple of guys on there who will see you right with a good quality wiring harness. If you're in the UK look at lukemacauley profile, he has a link to his website where he sells the wiring kits.

 

[andy3221]

The limited edition Epiphone Les Paul 50th aniversary 1960 has Gibson burstbuckers, they sound fantastic

 

[Allan 63]

Thanks for all you help.

Regards
Allan

 

[needlespauls]

Are you looking for that classic tone with a little bit of extra hotness to it? A little more output? Less?
Either way, don't over-look the pots and caps either.

 

[LongLostBrother71]

ive got burstbuckers in my les paul. although i dont know what the stock pups sounded like cause i got the guitar with burstbuckers already in it. i love the sound though. by the way if you need any burstbuckers for a real good price ive got a set im trying to sell at the moment.

 

[dcooper830]

Which Burstbuckers?

BB 1s?
BB 2s?
BB 3s?

Or BB PROs?

I have BB PROs in a couple of my Epi Les Paul Customs and they sound GREAT!

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[flquacker]

I have BB's #2, #3 in mine.....love em"

 

[Seceded]

Which Burstbuckers?

BB 1s?
BB 2s?
BB 3s?

Or BB PROs?

I have BB PROs in a couple of my Epi Les Paul Customs and they sound GREAT!

YouTube - Epiphone Les Paul Custom Cherry Sunburst

Evil Clownburst!!

 

[GERRYGTR62]

Do it!! I recently checked out an Epi LP Tribute w/ BurstBuckers, it's pretty lively, with more defintion

 

[Luke122]

I put a burstbucker in the bridge of my Epi, and the change was pretty awesome.

I say go for it.

 

[GERRYGTR62]

Luke122: like your profile pic--Toki RAWKS, Swissgard is sooo full of himself, LOL!

 

[Josh9114]

How about bb pro's in a '97 epi les paul black beauty with either a reg burstbucker or a '57 in the muddle? Or just bb 1,2 &3?

 

[Epi 57 classic]

Hello All
Has anybody put Gibson Burstbuckers on the there Epi LP Custom if so how do they sound?

Thanks
Allan

I have a BB III in the bridge of my Custom that can also be split. It is bright with some grit in it. When split it will become thin. Although I like it and it really rocks. I like a Classic 57+ in the bridge better. It is more smooth.

But it will do things like AC/DC better. So you can't go wrong with a BB in a Custom It will improve your tone over the stock pickups

 

[rayspang]

I've read on more than one forum that BB#1 and BB#2 are the ticket. Never tried them myself yet, but its on my to do list.