Single Pickup '58 Les Paul Figured Top From The Music Zoo

Well.. it's not as bad as all the robot guitars

but it looks like a one-eyed monster ...

I'll never be able to understand why you would choose one PU when you can have the same sound and feel but more sound options of another PU?!

backtothe70s wrote: I'll never be able to understand why you would choose one PU when you can have the same sound and feel but more sound options of another PU?!

Simple. Some people, like me, only use the bridge pickup anyways. Using only one pickup also allows for less electronics, meaning less knobs and pickups to smash your hands on, and no selector switch to make noise and need replacing. Especially handy if you're as rough with the axe as I am.

Slaytan666 wrote: backtothe70s wrote: I'll never be able to understand why you would choose one PU when you can have the same sound and feel but more sound options of another PU?! Simple. Some people, like me, only use the bridge pickup anyways. Using only one pickup also allows for less electronics, meaning less knobs and pickups to smash your hands on, and no selector switch to make noise and need replacing. Especially handy if you're as rough with the axe as I am.

One of my bandmates has a custom-made tele-ish axe with two humbuckers, but he NEVER uses the neck pickup, which is why I pick it up from time to time to give that poor, lonely pickup some love. NECK PICKUPS ARE PEOPLE TOO!

backtothe70s wrote: I'll never be able to understand why you would choose one PU when you can have the same sound and feel but more sound options of another PU?!

Barely anyone uses the neck PU. I play exclusively on the bridge.

that would look nice in silverburst methinks. and a coil cut would be nice

BOYERxBREAKDOWN wrote: Barely anyone uses the neck PU.

What?

Seing how it's a custom shop, it doesn't make much sense, since you'll be paying more for less...

But maybe the smaller amount of routing will influence the sound.
Although I gotta say, that does look comfortable to play, not worrying about the selector being in the way, and just two knobs.

BOYERxBREAKDOWN wrote: Barely anyone uses the neck PU.

Whaaat??!!?

BOYERxBREAKDOWN wrote: Barely anyone uses the neck PU.

Whaat???!!?!

BOYERxBREAKDOWN wrote: Barely anyone uses the neck PU.

I think Slash and Dave Murray would disagree.

BOYERxBREAKDOWN wrote: Barely anyone uses the neck PU. I play exclusively on the bridge.

I almost always use the neck.

it just looks wrong to me

I love neck pups but this looks awesome. Best thing Gibson have made in years. Oh and only having one pup means more wood and better tone!

Just isn't truly a Les Paul without the famous neck pickup. I don't want to even think of a world without the woman tone.

He kinda sounds like Mike Portnoy.

I use the neck pickup for clean tones...