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What's the difference between the A2P and 59 output? And is it something that a pickup height adjustment cannot compensate?

Alnico II Pro is lower output than the '59. But with the '59 in the bridge and the A2P in the neck, it should balance ok.

Pickup height can compensate for output to a fair degree, but using that method would probably mean sacrificing the quot;sweet spotquot; in height that you would find with the pickup. And it's not linear. At a point, it doesn't just get hotter, it really gets just nasty, too much of everything. But some small height adjustments can help balance the pickups.

I have played a '59 set and an A2P set in the same Les Paul.

The A2Ps have slightly lower output, but I would consider it almost negligible - easily compensated for by a slight tweak at the amp.

If you are thinking of mixing them, I think an A2Pn and '59b would balance excellently, but a '59n may overpower an A2Pb.

I'm actually gonna put an A2P against a Custom in the bridge. Would that work?

Also, while we're at it, finding the quot;sweet spotquot; is wholly dependent on the tone that I prefer right? Or is there some sort of an indicative sound or characteristic of my tone which would signal that that is the quot;sweet spotquot;?

I recently put a Steve's Special and Air Norton on my RG and I have doubts on my pickup heights.

Thanks!


Originally Posted by fretburnerI'm actually gonna put an A2P against a Custom in the bridge. Would that work?

It should work fineOriginally Posted by fretburner
Also, while we're at it, finding the quot;sweet spotquot; is wholly dependent on the tone that I prefer right? Or is there some sort of an indicative sound or characteristic of my tone which would signal that that is the quot;sweet spotquot;?

I recently put a Steve's Special and Air Norton on my RG and I have doubts on my pickup heights.

I agree it depends on the tone you prefer.

Luke


Originally Posted by Luke DukeIt should work fine
I agree it depends on the tone you prefer.

LukeThanks! I'm going to put Zebra A2P/Custom on my Epi LP:

Originally Posted by fretburnerI'm actually gonna put an A2P against a Custom in the bridge. Would that work?

I experimented with that combo recently in my LP Standard. Sounds great! The Custom rocks. I prefer the A2Pn over the '59n in a Les Paul - smoother and less bassy. The A2Pn combines really well with the Custom.


Originally Posted by fretburnerI'm actually gonna put an A2P against a Custom in the bridge. Would that work?It'll work great. Another option to consider in the neck is the Pearly Gates. It's a bit hotter than the APH, and has more bite in the upper mids. I think it gets along better with an aggressive, rock oriented pickup like the Custom.

I've actually found in several guitars that due to the lower output and clarity of the APH that the perceived volume is greater when set at the same height as other neck pickups. I have the APH set lower than all of my other neck pickups to compensate.

Best neck pickup on the planet.


Originally Posted by fretburnerI'm actually gonna put an A2P against a Custom in the bridge. Would that work?

Yes very nicely. I have that combo in my Les Paul right now. It rocks and it cleans up nicely.

Kickass!!!

Btw, just for the heck of it: Would Zebra or plain black look better on my Epi LP?


Originally Posted by Benjy_26It'll work great. Another option to consider in the neck is the Pearly Gates. It's a bit hotter than the APH, and has more bite in the upper mids. I think it gets along better with an aggressive, rock oriented pickup like the Custom.

I use the Custom/Pearly gates in my Explorer. Great set of pickups and they blend really well together. The APH in the neck should yeild the same results though.


Originally Posted by fretburnerKickass!!!

Btw, just for the heck of it: Would Zebra or plain black look better on my Epi LP?

My vote goes to a Zebra set over double black!!!!


Originally Posted by theodieMy vote goes to a Zebra set over double black!!!!

Cool! That's 2 votes, me and you


Originally Posted by fretburnerBtw, just for the heck of it: Would Zebra or plain black look better on my Epi LP?

I think either one would look good in that guitar. Maybe the black would be better for the theme.


Originally Posted by StevoI think either one would look good in that guitar. Maybe the black would be better for the theme.

What do you mean?

I think Stevo means that guitar has a predominantly black theme!

I am not going to vote because I think either will look great and I find that whatever color pickups I put in a guitar I always think a while later that something else might look better! You are probably favouring zebra because you are used to black and it's nice to have a change. Zebras would look cool, but blacks look great too. Whatever color you pick I'm sure you will love the Custom / A2Pn in that guitar!


Originally Posted by Simon_FI think Stevo means that guitar has a predominantly black theme!

I am not going to vote because I think either will look great and I find that whatever color pickups I put in a guitar I always think a while later that something else might look better! You are probably favouring zebra because you are used to black and it's nice to have a change. Zebras would look cool, but blacks look great too. Whatever color you pick I'm sure you will love the Custom / A2Pn in that guitar!

I thought the cream coils would compliment well the cream bindings

Going black is safe though.

That's one sexy finish on that les paul.I'd go with all-black's on it,but then i don't really like zebra's on anything but good old classic cherry-burst.

Actually,now that i think about it,some nice gold or nickel coloured covers could really set that guitar off

If your gonna go zebra get nice cream rings to really set off the whole cream theme. And polish up that bridge it looks rather nasty, and replace a couple of rusty screws