1981 Les Paul Deluxe, to route or not to route?

[Nostril Cheese]

Long story short, got a offered a deal on a 1981 cherry sunburst Les Paul I couldnt pass up. Its in great shape, weighs a ton, perfect neck, but it's a deluxe model with Dimarzio humbucking P90s. Not the biggest fan on those and would like to use some of Wolfe's pickups or some Burstbuckers.

Realistically, does anyone ever see a Deluxe ever appreciating to the point where I'm gonna regret routing it for the sound and look of a Standard? This one isnt perfect, got a few nicks and chips. Finish is worn off the neck. Serious mojo guitar, but still plays awesome.

Any input?

[Gogar]

Do you actually have to change anything to fit different pickups? If you don't have to, don't.


But then again, one time I rode in this 1972 911T with a 3.2, and . . . . . . jeezus.

[Nostril Cheese]

Yes, the guitar is cut for P90s. Id have to route out the cavities.

[BlueSkyJaunte]

I'd stick with P90s, why be like everyone else? Maybe you can get a hot-rodded set. There are tons of options out there.

[Rick Lee]

Unless you're sure you'll keep it forever, don't route.

BTW, I'm listing my LP Classic for sale soon.

[BlueSkyJaunte]

Wolfe makes P90s. I hear they're pretty mean.

[WolfeMacleod]

Originally Posted by Nostril Cheese

Long story short, got a offered a deal on a 1981 cherry sunburst Les Paul I couldnt pass up. Its in great shape, weighs a ton, perfect neck, but it's a deluxe model with Dimarzio humbucking P90s. Not the biggest fan on those and would like to use some of Wolfe's pickups or some Burstbuckers.

Give me a call. P-90's are my favorites, and I can make that thing rawk. A good P-90 should be mean, nasty and raunchy, but still able to clean up and be sweet when you want.
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