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10 Best les paul pickups for classic rock in Canada
Best Choice01Seymour DuncanSeymour Duncan Pearly Gates Nickel Humbucker Set - Electric Guitar P.A.F. Pickups, Perfect for Classic Rock
Main highlights- Made in the USA - Hand built in our factory in Santa Barbara, CA, the Pearly Gates vintage output humbucker pickups use an alnico 2 bar magnet, nickel silver bottom plate, 4-conductor lead wire for multiple wiring options, and are vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance.
- Growl and Drive - Features an alnico 2 bar magnet, helping bring focus and life to the high-ends, while still providing a unique midrange for that classic growl and Texas sizzle.
- Extra Drive and Output - Discovering Billy's bridge pickup had higher output than typical P.A.F.s, Seymour unlocked the extra drive that makes this pickup truly special. Every Pearly Gates is wound on Seymour's original Leesona winding machine from the early Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, MI.
- Classic Rock Outlaw - Transform any Les Paul style guitar with vintage mojo. Pearly Gates add snarl and growl to the sweet heavenly tone of a vintage P.A.F. The Pearly Gates pickups emphasize the midrange more than typical P.A.F. humbuckers from that time, providing a uniquely tailored tone when you play.
- Billy Gibbons' Tone - Recreate that iconic '59 Les Paul sound. Seymour discovered Billy’s bridge pickup had slightly more output than most P.A.F.s, which helped to give it the extra drive that makes this pickup so special. It really has a growl all its own and will help to bring any humbucker-equipped instrument to life.
9.9Exceptional
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- 02Seymour Duncan
Seymour Duncan Seth Lover Nickel Humbucker Set - Electric Guitar P.A.F. Pickups, Perfect for Jazz, Blues, and Classic Rock
Main highlights- Vintage-Correct Wiring - Features vintage-correct single conductor push-back braided lead wires, a trademark of timeless craftsmanship.
- Vintage Blues, Jazz, and Classic Rock Sound - Transform your guitar into a singing classic rock machine with Seth Lover Humbuckers - warm, full low-end, and sweet treble, built exactly the way original P.A.F. designer Seth Lover intended.
- Smooth and Articulate Tone - The Seth Lover neck model delivers a smooth piano-like tone with rich harmonics. The Seth Lover bridge model gives you that warm, airy, open tone by striking just the right balance of low-end warmth with a smooth but articulate top end. Chords will have a full, open sound, and single notes will have a soft yet articulate feel.
- Rich Harmonics - Featuring vintage output coils and an alnico 2 bar magnet, helping smooth the high-end response and bring out rich harmonic content. We wind every Seth Lover humbucker on Seymour's original Leesona winding machine from the early Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, MI, providing an unmistakable vintage tone and feel.
- Made in the USA - Hand built to humbucker inventor Seth Lover's original exacting specs in our factory in Santa Barbara, CA, this humbucker pickup uses an alnico 2 bar magnet, nickel silver cover and bottom plate, and custom machined metal and maple spacers.
9.8Exceptional
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- 03Musiclily
Wilkinson M Series Vintage Tone Alnico 5 Covered Humbucker Pickups Set Gold
Main highlights- The classic PAF style humbucking pickup fits most Epiphone/USA Les Paul, SG, ES style guitar or many similar guitar, neck/bridge position
- Package included: 2 Pieces Pickups (neck/bridge). Note: Our screws maybe will not fit your usage, please use your own if you can
- Magnet: Alnico V, Resistance: 7.6k (Neck) / 14.1K (Bridge). Four conductor wires, black wire is ground, yellow wire is hot, red and white is for splitting coil
- Genuine Wilkinson parts. 50mm/52mm pole spacing for neck and bridge, wax potted
- Classic PAF vintage tone. Alnico V magnets provide incredible focus and dynamics
9.6Exceptional
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Value for Money04MusiclilyWilkinson M Series Vintage Tone Covered Humbucker Pickups Set Chrome
Main highlights- The classic PAF style humbucking pickup fits most Epiphone/USA Les Paul, SG, ES style guitar or many similar guitar, neck/bridge position
- Package included: 2 Pieces Pickups (neck/bridge). Note: Our screws maybe will not fit your usage, please use your own if you can
- Magnet: Alnico V, Resistance: 7.6k (Neck) / 14.1K (Bridge). Four conductor wires, black wire is ground, yellow wire is hot, red and white is for splitting coil
- Genuine Wilkinson parts. 50mm/52mm pole spacing for neck and bridge, wax potted
- Classic PAF vintage tone. Alnico V magnets provide incredible focus and dynamics
9.4Excellent
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- 05FLEOR
FLEOR High Output Alnico 5 Guitar Pickup Zebra Neck and Bridge Humbucker Pickups Set
Main highlights- Resistance: Neck pick is 7-8K, bridge pickup is 14-15K.
- Magnet: Alnico 5 humbucker pickup, 6 non-adjustable slug pole pieces & 6 adjustable screws pole pieces.
- Fully wax potted and sealed to eliminate any unwanted feedback and noise.
- Compatible with electric guitar which can be installed humbucker pickup.
- Color: zebra. Come with screws and springs, easy to install.
9.1Excellent
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- 06Seymour Duncan
Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter High-Output Passive Humbucker Bridge Pickup - Perfect for Rock and Heavy Metal
Main highlights- Savage High-Output Power - The Black Winter passive pickup is engineered for extreme metal, featuring three large ceramic magnets for maximum output and sustain in high-gain scenarios.
- Note Clarity and Focus - Custom overwound coils ensure clarity in mids and highs, while maintaining controlled and focused low-end response.
- Maximum Onslaught - Crushing distortion, vicious mids, and aggressive saturation are at your fingertips, without sacrificing string-to-string separation and sensitivity.
- Massive Low End - The Black Winter is designed to handle any tuning, no matter how low you go. Its voicing facilitates aggressive palm mutes, fluid sweep picking, and punishing lead tones.
- Made in the USA - Hand built in our Santa Barbara, CA shop, the Black Winter features multiple wiring options and is vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance.
9.0Excellent
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- 07Seymour Duncan
Seymour Duncan APH-2s Alnico II Pro Slash Signature Humbucker Set - Electric Guitar Pickups - Zebra.
Main highlights- Vintage Authenticity - Crafted with a unique mag wire, winding spec, and alnico 2 magnet, capturing that classic rock essence and helping elevate your playing.
- Slash-Approved Sound - Recreate that "Appetite for Destruction" tone with these handcrafted Alnico II Pro humbuckers, echoing an iconic and timeless rock tone.
- Signature Design - Voiced by Slash for his Les Pauls, these pickups have exactly what's needed to push a stock Les Paul, delivering sustain, crunch, and midrange excellence.
- Proven Legacy - These are the exact same pickups used in Slash's original Derrig Les Paul copy and installed by his mighty tech, Ace Bergman. When the boss needs some new APH-2s, we pull them right out of the production stock.
- Made in the USA - Hand built in our factory in Santa Barbara, CA just like the originals in the 80's, these Slash humbucker pickups feature a nickel silver bottom plate, with long mounting legs, single conductor braided lead wire, maple spacer, paper tape, and are vacuum wax potted for squeal-free performance.
8.7Very Good
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- 08XIYANGJUAN
1 Set ProBucker Alnico Bridge&Neck Pickups with Pro Wiring Harness Pots&3 Way Switches Universal for Electric Guitar (Chrome (Black Ring))
Main highlights- Pole screws and slugs: Manufactured to Gibson specifications, using the same metal alloys.
- Epiphone ProBucker pickups set with controls wiring harness The Epiphone ProBucker pickups are currently offered in various models including the Les Paul Standard PlusTop PRO, Les Paul Ultra PRO, Les Paul Standard Quilt Top PRO, Les Paul Custom PRO, Les Paul Ultra-III, and other models coming soon. These pickups are an inspired version of Gibson's BurstBucker, featuring unevenly wound coils and Alnico-II magnets that replicate that "Patent Applied for" airy tone. You'll love the way they sound!
- Elektrisola magnet wire: The same wire used by Gibson. Single build (thickness of coating on wire) high quality magnet wire manufactured to NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) standards.
- Bobbins manufactured to Gibson specifications and dimensions: The size and shape of bobbins has great impact on tonal response. The bobbins used on these pickups duplicate the size and shape of the gold standard in the industry, Gibson humbuckers.
- Also: ProBucker pickups feature Sand cast Alnico II magnets, high quality 4 conductor lead wire and are Vacuum Wax potted to eliminate microphonics.
8.6Very Good
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- 09Fender
Fender Original '57/'62 Stratocaster Pickups, Set of 3 for Electric Guitar
Main highlights- Staggered hand-beveled pole pieces for balanced output
- Formvar magnet wire for bright, glassy tone
- Cloth wiring and fiber bobbin
- Alnico 5 magnets for more focus and dynamics
- Aged white pickup covers
8.3Good
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- 10Yuemiya
ProBucker Alnico 2 Humbucker Pickups Set for Gibson Les Paul Pickups,Neck and Bridge Pickups 2-Conductor with 2V2T Wiring Harness, Vintage Tone Upgrade(Chrome-2V2T)
Main highlights- Wax-Potted and Noise-Free:Both pickups are wax potted to prevent microphonic feedback. They perform exceptionally under high volume and gain without unwanted noise—ideal for stage and studio.
- Vintage-Inspired Alnico II Pickups for Gibson Les Paul Guitars:This ProBucker-style humbucker set uses Alnico II magnets to deliver warm, smooth, and articulate tones inspired by classic 60s vintage sound. Ideal for classic rock, blues, and jazz, it fits most Les Paul-style guitars, including Fits Gibson and Epiphone models. Chrome covers enhance both tone and style, making it a perfect upgrade for players seeking vintage tone and modern reliability.
- Option 4 – With 2V2T Harness:The most complete setup: 2x volume, 2x tone, toggle switch, and output jack. Offers full tonal versatility and is the standard for Les Paul-style wiring.
- Option 3 – With 2V1T Harness:Includes 2 volume knobs and 1 tone control for flexible pickup blending. A great fit for players who want more independent control without a second tone pot.
- Option 2 – With 1V1T Harness:Includes one volume and one tone potentiometer (500K), a jack, and a 3-way toggle. Suitable for simplified wiring layouts, often used in single-volume guitars or modified builds.
- Option 1 – Pickups Only (No Harness):Choose the basic version if you only need the neck and bridge pickups. Ideal for users who already have a custom wiring setup or wish to wire it themselves with a preferred configuration.
- Neck Pickup – 7.5K, 50mm Spacing:The neck pickup provides lush, warm rhythm tones with excellent note definition. It’s rated at 7.5K with 50mm pole spacing—perfect for blues, jazz, and classic rock players who need smooth tonal texture.
- Compatible with Popular LP Guitars:Designed to fit Les Paul Standard PlusTop, Custom PRO, Ultra-III, and other LP-style electric guitars. This pickup set makes installation easy while delivering a professional-grade tonal upgrade.
- Bridge Pickup – 8.4K, 52mm Spacing:Engineered for lead players, this bridge pickup outputs bright, clear tones with strong mids. 8.4K resistance and 52mm spacing ensure articulate solos and punchy riffs with excellent sustain.
- 2-Conductor Braided Wire:Each pickup is wired with traditional 2-conductor braided shield cable, offering superior signal grounding and classic installation style. A reliable choice for soldered wiring upgrades and vintage tone lovers.
8.2Good
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