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?ing my education?ing my education Posts: 313
edited April 2004 in Musicians and Gearheads
Having the pick ups changed in my guitar.

I have an Epiphone Les Paul. I got it about two years ago and I really enjoy it. I don't play in a band or anything, just for my own personal satisfaction. I am going to have a little extra money with my tax return and would like to splurge on my guitar.

But I was thinking about changing the pick ups to some Humbuckers. Now I am seriously lacking knowledge when it comes to this kind of stuff, so I was wondering if some of you knowledgable guitar junkies could help me out. I am looking for that warm, fat sound, you know what I am talking about.

Is this a good idea? What would you suggest I look at? Would it be better to replace both or just one or does it matter?

Where is a good place to get them? I have checked them out in local stores but there never seems to be much of a selection.

Again, I don't know much about this kind of stuff so be kind.

Any suggestions or comments are greatly appreciated.
Driving in my car, smoking a cigar. The only time I'm happy is when I play my guitar.

-from "n.s.u." by Cream
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  • ?ing my education?ing my education Posts: 313
    Aw, c'mon guys! I know someone has an opinion, give me something.

    Is it because I don't post much?

    I was reading a post that was basically between Pac and exhausted. No one else just you two, now I know one of you has got to have some advise you can provide!!!!
    Driving in my car, smoking a cigar. The only time I'm happy is when I play my guitar.

    -from "n.s.u." by Cream
  • Pacomc79Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    Some good places to get started.

    http://www.seymourduncan.com

    http://www.fralinpickups.com

    http://www.musictoyz.com


    It's a great idea. The seymour duncan site should help you decide what you are looking for.
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • ?ing my education?ing my education Posts: 313
    Ahh, I knew Pac would come through! I just had to call you out on it, huh?

    By the way, I was just giving you guys a hard time with my previous post.


    Thanks for the info!
    Driving in my car, smoking a cigar. The only time I'm happy is when I play my guitar.

    -from "n.s.u." by Cream
  • nailz100nailz100 Posts: 1,176
    Try the Tremonti pickups from PRS...they're a little pricy, but they'll make your guitar sound sweeeeet.
    Only with our eyes closed can we truly see
  • Pacomc79Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    That's http://www.prsguitars.com You can get them all in the store for $120 a piece.


    my favorite.

    http://www.prsguitars.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=TAS&Product_Code=ACC-3044&Category_Code=Artist
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • nailz100nailz100 Posts: 1,176
    If you go to http://www.prsguitars.com you can actually click on the different ones and hear what they sound like.
    Only with our eyes closed can we truly see
  • parchyparchy Posts: 205
    Or just get a Tele ;)
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  • ?ing my education?ing my education Posts: 313
    Originally posted by parchy
    Or just get a Tele ;)


    I would love to if I had the cash!
    Driving in my car, smoking a cigar. The only time I'm happy is when I play my guitar.

    -from "n.s.u." by Cream
  • ?ing my education?ing my education Posts: 313
    So I have been checking out the different suggestions.

    I liked the Seymour Duncan Nickel Cover Classic Covers for both the bridge and neck. I also like the suggested Tremonti pickups for the neck and bridge pick ups.

    What are your thoughts on these two? I was kinda leaning towards the Tremonti pick ups.

    How hard is it to do this work yourself? I figure since I know relatively nothing about it, I shouldn't be fucking with my guitar, I should probably let a professional do it, huh?
    Driving in my car, smoking a cigar. The only time I'm happy is when I play my guitar.

    -from "n.s.u." by Cream
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