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What Are The Best Pickups For A Les Paul?
- Seymour Duncan SH-55 Seth Lover (Best All Round)
- Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates (Best Budget)
- Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Slash APH-2 (Editor's Choice)
- DiMarzio DP100 Super Distortion.
- Seymour Duncan SPH90 Phat Cat P90s (Most Versatile)
- EMG 81/85 (Best For Hard Rock & Metal)
- What kind of pickup is the most common in Les Paul guitars?
- What pickups are in a Les Paul Standard?
- Are Pearly Gates good pickups?
What kind of pickup is the most common in Les Paul guitars?
There are really only three types of pickups that Epiphone uses in their production Les Paul guitars. The most popular are “Probuckers” that are designed by Gibson. These pickups come in all of Epiphone's base model/midrange instruments.
What pickups are in a Les Paul Standard?
The pickups in the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s are also different. With Burstbucker 61T and 61R humbuckers in its bridge and neck positions respectively, these PAF-style Alnico V pickups are voiced to resemble that unmistakable '60s Les Paul tone, offering plenty of upper mid-range bite.
Are Pearly Gates good pickups?
If you're looking for a traditional sounding humbucker with a dash of modern clarity, then the Pearly Gates bridge pickup is highly recommended. Although this used to be on our recommended list, there are now more highly rated options available which you can see in our guide to The Best Electric Guitar Pickups.
