The simple fact is, I bought a Gibson Midtown 2015 because I couldn't really afford a Les Paul but also wanted something that would lend itself to jazzier sounds. With the right amp, etc. it can certainly do the latter, I've since acquired a 2007 Les Paul Standard. I now find there's not a massive difference between the two, so was thinking about making a few changes to really make them distinct from one another (I don't want to sell the Midtown - it feels different and I love how it looks).
The two things I'm thinking about are a Bigsby tremolo (B5 with V5 Vibramate is, I believe, bets option) and new pickups. The Les Paul covers the heavier side of things, so I'd be looking for something softer pickup-wise.
Any thoughts or recommendations? Just playing with the idea at the moment.
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http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/20058-humbucker-sized-p-90-review-roundup?page=4
Any suggestions on P90s?
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I have BKP Missippissi Queens in my Sheraton and they are a perfect fit. Sound huge but retain a little clarity that you lose with some humbuckers.
I am a little biased though as I have P90's in my les Paul because obviously P90's are the best pickups going.
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the cavity on the rear makes it easy to work on.Definate improvement.
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I am also changing the pickups to TV Jones as I wasn't happy with the stock Humbuckers it came with.
P90's would probably sound good butI prefer the Gretsch sound.
I would also not sell the guitar it plays great looks good and the body is just the right size.
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What value is it changing from and to? And, again forgive my ignorance, what does it actually do? Excellent taste in colour
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I really fancy some in my LP Studio.
I’m so bored I might as well be listening to Pink Floyd
1 in the neck and a pearly gates at the bridge... MMMmmmmmmmmm indeed
I’m so bored I might as well be listening to Pink Floyd