Gibson Les Paul Baritone TONE!!

asea · 23rd May 2008, 10:54 PM

I've got a Gibson Les Paul Studio Baritone. I love how it plays and feels, but the stock pickups weren't as edgy as the EMG's I had in my old Schecters, so I switched em out with the Zakk Wylde set (81 bridge/ 85 neck). It is still a little dark though and doesn't cut through like I want it too. ..Not as responsive either. I know the baritone scale length and bulk of the Les Paul is gonna make the tone dark, but I need suggestions on maybe a different pickup set that would make the Les Paul really scream. Any ideas?

Farview · 24th May 2008, 09:34 PM

An EMG 81 is a little dark? I don't know of any pickup that would be any brighter. What kind of amp are you using? When was the last time you changed the tubes? Do you have any outboard gear (pedals, rack gear, etc...) that could be robbing you of tone?

Blast9 · 24th May 2008, 11:26 PM

^^ Ditto - what's your gtr cable like?

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23rd May 2008, 10:54 PM	#1
asea Gear interested Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 20	Gibson Les Paul Baritone TONE!! I've got a Gibson Les Paul Studio Baritone. I love how it plays and feels, but the stock pickups weren't as edgy as the EMG's I had in my old Schecters, so I switched em out with the Zakk Wylde set (81 bridge/ 85 neck). It is still a little dark though and doesn't cut through like I want it too. ..Not as responsive either. I know the baritone scale length and bulk of the Les Paul is gonna make the tone dark, but I need suggestions on maybe a different pickup set that would make the Les Paul really scream. Any ideas?

24th May 2008, 09:34 PM	#2
Farview Gear addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 368	An EMG 81 is a little dark? I don't know of any pickup that would be any brighter. What kind of amp are you using? When was the last time you changed the tubes? Do you have any outboard gear (pedals, rack gear, etc...) that could be robbing you of tone? __________________ Jay Walsh Farview Recording - And check out Farview's Rock Drum samples for Drumagog AND in .WAV format!!!

24th May 2008, 11:26 PM	#3
Blast9 Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London Posts: 2,732	^^ Ditto - what's your gtr cable like? __________________ :: my band is called protoangel My guitars: Atkin OM (sitka spruce top walnut back: sweet mids):: Atkin Small Jumbo (cedar top, rosewood back: big bottom, sparkly top):: Jap Tele with fat frets (rude and fat):: . My amps: 1973 Hiwatt DR504::Framus Dragon ... Latest purchases Kel Audio HM-2d TC Electronic Nova System, Chameleon Labs 7602 Digi 002 + PTLE, Addictive Drums

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