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    Are Custombuckers 2018 potted “better” than unpotted pickups 2019/20?

    Have you tried high gain amps with your Qs?
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    Are Custombuckers 2018 potted “better” than unpotted pickups 2019/20?

    I’ve found this.
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    Are Custombuckers 2018 potted “better” than unpotted pickups 2019/20?

    I understand the theory that potted pickups don’t squeal with high gain amps, and unpotted pickups are vintage correct, more clear, sensitive and microphonic. I’ve got a Les Paul R0 2018, with Custombuckers potted pickups. I find that potted 2018 Custombuckers are sensitive, clean very well...
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    Why LP ‘59 is the “holy grail” vs a LP ‘60?

    I’ve posted a video and some links in that thread. After some time, it looks like ”fact researchers” still don’t agree about the right date. Most of them still believe that it was a 59/60 transition, due to the skinner neck profile. Anyway, back to topic, while searching Clapton‘s facts, I’ve...
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    Eric's '65 LP

    Bump. A 2020 video about this topic. This video shows Clapton’s quotes about a skinner neck, so it may support that it might be a 59/60 transition. The video talks about the 9xx serial number but as a non confirmed rumor. Found this JoeBonamassa info saying it was a ‘59...
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    Why LP ‘59 is the “holy grail” vs a LP ‘60?

    I understand that besides cosmetics, the main difference between a vintage LesPaul ‘59 and a ‘60 is the neck profile, same PUs, same electronics, etc. Tone wise both should sound pretty similar, right? So, why the ‘59 is more praised than a ‘60, is that just the neck?
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    Les Paul Strap Advice wide or narrow size?

    I had the idea that a Les Paul needed a wider guitar strap. But Slash and Joe Perry use straps less than 1” wide, without shoulder pad. Have your tried those? How comfortable they are? Please share your experience.
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