Pickups, Bridge and Tuning Peg Recommendations for Epiphone Les Paul Express

Duncan

I am wanting to put new pickups, a new bridge and new tuning pegs on an Epiphone Les Paul Express: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00I056PAG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For the pickups I don't know what to go for - its got a mahogany body and I play folk punk styled music. Amp is an Orange Micro Dark, incredible piece of gear.

The bridge is quite cheap and could just be "better".

The tuning pegs tend to go out of tune before the end of each song.

I've got it set up with Rotosound Blues and these seem fantastic.

I'm not typically a guitarist (I play mandolin) but upgrading this rad little instrument is a fun project - I find the fretboard on standard sized guitars too large for my liking.

Any recommendations?

rico

What are you looking to spend on parts?

Duncan

rico said:

What are you looking to spend on parts?

I don't have a specific budget in mind but I'd imagine up to £100 sounds about right. Wouldn't go over £200 for sure.

Keen to get parts that are made locally too if possible.

rico

Whilst a part of me thinks you're trolling, my best advice would be to buy a guitar that has already been modded. 

The only parts you would be able to buy that are made 'locally' would be pickups.