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Sounds like you are on the right track (although I don't consider myself an expert). One thing I've learned from using different pickups is when trying to balance pickup string output to first set the overall height/angle using the screws on each side of the pickup until you are pretty close to how you want it to sound. After that, then fine tune by adjusting the pole pieces.
I've done it the opposite way to some funky and frustrating results. It's only after I played around with tele neck pickups (which have no adjustable pole pieces) did I figure this out to set the overall angle first.
Just my experience, YMMV.
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03-04-2024 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith
The downside is that "better" instruments tend to be more expensive, although there are certainly exceptions to this.
Because I am a cheapskate, I am a fan of free interventions such as raising or lowering the pickups, raising or lowering the string action, adjusting pole pieces, etc. By the way, are you hearing bright janglyness or are you hearing the treble strings slapping into the frets because the action is too low?
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Here's a lady I recently started to follow. Not sure she ranks with here.
I can see how the maple top (which mine doesn't have) contributes to Les Paul sound.
Somehow one of my posts disappeared.
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Originally Posted by teagueAMX
Good luck!
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Originally Posted by DawgBone
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Originally Posted by PDeville
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Originally Posted by teagueAMX
Seriously, welcome, all of the above advice is good. Since you are using light strings, try a light attack. One time I had to bring my PRS to a big band rehearsal and several guys, not knowing the irony, said it sounded great. Can you post a pic of your LP?
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I think most Les Pauls are capable of a very nice jazz tone but maybe a LP is not the guitar for you. I'm not suggesting you run out and buy a new guitar but before you put more money into what you have I would go to a music store and compare your guitar to some others. Maybe a hollow body would be more to your liking.
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