What is the best type of electric guitar pick-up for an Epiphone Les Paul Special II?

I just got an Epiphone Les Paul Special II, but I feel like something just isn’t right. I have the feeling that because of the pick-ups the noise is too harsh and you can barely even hear anything no matter what I try. I’ve tried messing with my amp, but that doesn’t work. Any tips?



2 Responses to “What is the best type of electric guitar pick-up for an Epiphone Les Paul Special II?”

1. Norm Jones says:

   September 3, 2010 at 21:47

   Hello there,

   I am fond of Seymour Duncan pickups. He takes pickups seriously. He puts out some amazing pickups.

   However, before you lay out the money for new pickups, you should consider your amp. Don’t know what you are using, but the amp is very important in your overall sound. If you play a great guitar through a lousy amp, it sounds lousy. If you play a mediocre guitar through a great amp it sound pretty decent. The point is, that if you have a lousy amp, adding new pickups to your guitar will have little or no effect on the sound.

   If on the other hand, you already have a great amp, spring for some SDs.
   Later
2. black metal ist kreig says:

   September 3, 2010 at 21:58

   first i suggest a new guitar amp try to get a 10 or 5 watt line 6 spider series they go for about $50 on craigslist and great for the price.or if you want a big amp if you play in bands try to get a 50 or higher crate amp their $100.but the guitar ur using is horrible i should let you know its ok for a beginner guitar but if your a beginner keep it.and get the new amp