Gibson Burstbucker #3 Pickup Demo - Matt Thorpe - Tokai Japan LS150F Les Paul

[ColeDrankWilly]

I wax-potted my BB3...BITCHES!!!!...sounded just as airy

[Mattukgtr]

@ColeDrankWilly - yeh Gibson have put wax potted versions on some of their guitars now - glad you mentioned it, has reminded me that with high gain standing in front of the amp at a gig they howl uncontrollably - huh why does everybody love retro designs ?!!

[lesleypaul59]

...my friend, i am glad, to see new stuff from the best 'Blues-Player' on YT, i think !!! if you had the choice : would you take to an island a LP with 490/498 or a BB Pro-equipped one ??? LES greets from berlin ... / plz, upload more videos ...

[Mattukgtr]

@lesleypaul59 hmmm - probably BB Pro but only because I'd have time to try them out while stuck on the mythical island !! Tried some 57 classics on a friends 61 re-issue SG they were nice and smooth - hard to explain, but smooth !

[frwyguy]

Badass tone bro!

[5150RDH]

Great playin' on a beautiful guitar & awesome tone!!

[proinmaking]

This was truly bad ass. Really the kind of jams I love. Keep uploading :)))

[Ekkiejj]

Great tone man! Stunning really!

How do you like the stock pickups compared to these?

I know the stock pickups are from great quality as well.

[Mattukgtr]

@Ekkiejj Yes the Tokai stock pickups are quite good. This is a 2008 model and I have to say that the bridge pickup was not great and certainly not as good as the current Tokai Mk II bridge pickup. I've disected all the Tokai pickups I have and then some and there is some desparity in the quality/strength of the magnets. A more recent bridge pickup has a much stronger A5 magnet. The Burstbucker has a fuller tone and seems louder.

[FergusVickersGuitar]

sounds fantastic mate, great playing ;)