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I've posted before about my desire to rig my Gibson Les Paul (LP) for Jimmy Page (JP) wiring. Currently, I'm thinking of going from a Alnico II Pro b/n set, to a A2P (n) JB (b) match and then going to JP wiring for greater versatility. JP wiring has 21 settings vs the normal 3 for a LP. I'll never figure out how to use that many settings, but I'm on a roll so bear with me.

My question is, is the JB going to do the best job in the bridge for some stompin Texas blues in this wiring, or should I consider something else. Keep in mind that in JP wiring a high output bridge can be toggled to lower output, and many other options. Comments ?

I've never tried the Page wiring, but have seen pics/diagrams of it. It seems pretty cool that a ton of different sounds are available.

My only issue is that while the JB does split very well, I think it would be too hot and compressed when used as a regular bridge humbucker. You mention that it can be toggled for lower output, but is the natural sound of the JB going to be different? (While I like the wiring idea, I use a few basic sounds... three of which are straight front humbucker, straight rear humbucker, and a combination of both. I would not want to compromise my rear humbucking sound to gain some added versatility using coil cuts or phase switching).

My LP used to have a JB/A2P combo. I liked it, but the JB was to upper-middy for my taste. I still love the A2P humbucker though.

Go for the Jimmy Page, it's great. The best part about it is that when all the switches are in it looks stock, sounds stock and acts like a stock LP. Start pulling switches and find some cool tones you've never heard before.