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10 Best les paul pickups for classic rock in Canada
Best Choice01Seymour DuncanSeymour 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.
9.7Exceptional
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FenderFender 099-2236-000 Pure Vintage 59 Strat Pickup Set
Main highlights- Staggered pole pieces balance volume and output across every string
- Includes aged white pickup covers
- Formvar-coated magnet wire improves overall brightness
- Alnico 5 magnets add more focus and enhanced dynamics
9.6Exceptional
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Wilkinson Vintage Alnico 5 PAF Style Humbucker Pickups Set for Epiphone USA Les Paul SG Style Electric Guitar, Gold
Free ShippingMain 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
9.5Excellent
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Value for Money04MusiclilyArtec LPA210 Alnico 5 Covered Humbucker Neck Bridge Pickups Set for Les Paul Style Electric Guitar, Chrome
Free ShippingMain highlights- Standard covered humbucker, featuring Alnico V rods to get the authentic classic sound, great for overdrive, hard rock or clean classic blues tones
- Resistance: 8.4K (neck) and 16.8K (bridge), tolerance: 0.5K; Magnet: Alnico 5; Pole piece: adjustable screws, plated brass cover and plastic bobbin, 4 conductor wires
- Polepiece spacing: the neck is 50mm (1-31/32 inch), the bridge is 52.5mm (2-1/16 inch), mounting screw holes distance: 78mm (3-5/64 inch)
- Package includes: 2 pieces pickups set (neck / bridge) and mounting accessories. Note: Our screws maybe will not fit your usage, please use your own if you can
- Fits for Les Paul/SG/ES335 and other similar style electric guitar, neck and bridge position
9.4Excellent
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- 05Yuemiya
ProBucker Alnico 2 Humbucker Pickups Set for Gibson Les Paul Pickups,Neck and Bridge Pickups with 2-Conductor Quick-Connect Terminals, 2V2T Wiring Harness, Vintage Tone Upgrade (Chrome)
Main highlights- Vacuum Wax Potting for Noise-Free Performance: Eliminates microphonic feedback, ensuring squeal-free operation even under high gain or volume, perfect for live performances and studio use.
- Recreates Iconic Vintage Tones: Offers a tonal palette inspired by the classic 60s sound, providing warmth, clarity, and responsiveness for all playing styles.
- Quick-Connect Terminal for Easy Installation: Features a plug-and-play quick-connect interface, allowing solder-free installation in minutes, ideal for players who want a hassle-free upgrade.
- Premium Alnico II Magnets for Vintage Tone: Crafted with high-grade Alnico II magnets, these humbucker pickups deliver smooth, warm, and balanced tones, ideal for professional players seeking refined vintage sound quality.
- Perfect for Professional Performances: Whether for live gigs, studio sessions, or at-home practice, these pickups deliver outstanding tonal versatility and premium sound quality, making them an essential upgrade for discerning guitarists.
- Neck Pickup – Warm and Smooth Rhythm Sound: Features 7.5K resistance with 50mm pole spacing. Focuses on clean, smooth, and warm tones, making it perfect for rhythm playing with excellent note definition.
- Complete Wiring Harness Kit: Includes a 3-way toggle switch, 4 high-quality potentiometers (2x A500K, 2x B500K), and a jack, supporting 2V2T configurations (2 Volume, 2 Tone) for precise tone and volume control.
- Compatible with Popular Gibson Models: Works seamlessly with Les Paul Standard PlusTop, Les Paul Custom PRO, Les Paul Ultra-III, and other Gibson-style guitars, making it a versatile upgrade.
- Bridge Pickup – Articulate and Punchy Lead Tones: Designed with 8.4K resistance and 52mm pole spacing. Prioritizes clarity and punch, delivering powerful output and harmonically rich sustain for solos and lead playing.
- Available in Multiple Color Options: Choose from a variety of finishes to customize your guitar and enhance its aesthetic appeal.
9.1Excellent
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- 06Fender
Fender Deluxe Drive Stratocaster Pickups
Free ShippingMain highlights- Vinyl-coated output wire and plastic bobbin construction
- Staggered pole pieces deliver smooth, balanced tone across every string
- Polysol-coated magnet wire
- Includes white pickup covers
- Alnico 3 magnets add more focus and enhanced dynamics
8.9Very Good
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Wilkinson Vintage 60's Staggered Alnico 5 Single Coil Pickups Set for Strat Style Electric Guitar, Black
Free ShippingMain highlights- The middle pickup is reverse wound and reverse polarity, so that it delivers a humcancelling feature
- Pole spacing: Neck, middle and bridge 52mm, these 60’s replica pickups offer amazing vintage warmth and tone
- Package included: 3 Pieces Pickups (neck/middle/bridge). Note: Our screws maybe will not fit your usage, please use your own if you can
- Magnet: Alnico V; Resistance: 6K (Neck, Middle) / 6.4K (Bridge)
- Fits for Strat style electric guitar, neck/middle/ bridge position
8.8Very Good
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- 08Yuemiya
ProBucker Alnico 2 Humbucker Pickups for Gibson Les Paul Pickups Neck and Bridge Pickups with 4 Core Quick Connect Terminals 2V2T Wiring Harness Push Pull Upgrade (Black Chrome)
Main highlights- Vacuum Wax Potting – No Unwanted Feedback or Noise：Vacuum wax potted for superior noise reduction, ensuring a squeal-free performance even under high-gain settings, ideal for both clean and distorted tones.
- Solder-Free Quick-Connect – Easy Plug-and-Play Installation：Featuring a 5P quick-connect terminal, this pickup set allows for solder-free installation, making it easy to upgrade your Les Paul guitar without any technical expertise.
- Premium Alnico II Magnets – Classic 60s Vintage Sound： Built with Alnico II magnets, these pickups deliver authentic 60s-style vintage tones—warm lows, rich mids, and crisp highs. Perfect for blues, jazz, rock, and metal.
- Perfect for Various Music Genres – From Vintage to Modern Rock：The Alnico II magnets deliver a classic vintage tone with modern clarity, making this set versatile for blues, jazz, rock, hard rock, and metal.
- Neck Pickup – Warm & Smooth Rhythm Tone (7.5K resistance, 50mm spacing) ：Designed for clean, soft, and warm tones, the neck pickup offers excellent note clarity and articulation, making it an ideal choice for rhythm playing. Its smooth and well-rounded sound enhances chord progressions, arpeggios, and bluesy leads, ensuring every note is well-defined. Whether you’re playing jazz, blues, or mellow rock, this pickup delivers rich, expressive sound with a natural sustain.
- Designed for LP and Other Humbucker-Equipped Guitars：Compatible with Gibson Les Paul models and similar guitars, including Les Paul Standard PlusTop, Les Paul Custom PRO, Les Paul Ultra-III, and more.
- Bridge Pickup – Powerful & Punchy Lead Tone (8.4K resistance, 52mm spacing) Built for clarity, impact, and sustain, this bridge pickup excels in soloing, leads, and high-gain distortion. It delivers a tight low end, articulate mids, and crisp highs for powerful attack and rich harmonics. Whether playing rock riffs, soaring solos, or palm-muted chugs, it cuts through the mix with precision and aggression while retaining warmth and dynamic response for a versatile tone.
- 4-Conductor Wiring – Coil-Splitting for Versatile Tones：Equipped with 4-conductor wiring and B500K push-pull potentiometers, these pickups support coil-splitting, offering both thick humbucker tones and bright, clear single-coil tones.
- 2V2T Full Control Wiring Harness – Precision Tone Shaping：The 2 Volume, 2 Tone control setup provides precise tonal adjustments, with A500K tone potentiometers for fine-tuning high frequencies.
8.6Very Good
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Wilkinson WOCHB Ceramic PAF Style Guitar Humbucker Pickups Neck Bridge Pickups Set for Les Paul SG Style Electric Guitar, Chrome
Free ShippingMain highlights- Package included: 2 Pieces Pickups (neck/bridge). Note: Our screws maybe will not fit your usage, please use your own if you can
- Magnet: Ceramic ; 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
- Fits for most Epiphone/USA Les Paul ,SG,ES style guitar, Ibanez or many similar guitar, neck/ bridge position
- Classic PAF style humbucker pickup, classic vintage tone without noise, deliver an authentic sound
- 50mm/52mm pole spacing for neck and bridge, wax potted
8.4Good
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DiMarzio
DiMarzio DP500BK Super PAF Ceramic - High Output Electric Guitar Humbucker - Vintage Look Bridge Pickup Black
Main highlights- Vintage PAF look - Classic design meets modern performance
- Ideal for solid body guitars - Perfect for bridge position
- High-output pickup - 410 mV for powerful leads and punchy riffs
- Ceramic Magnet - For aggressive response and clear articulation
- 4 Conductor Wiring - Allows coil splitting and flexible circuits
8.2Good
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