Parts/pickups for Les Paul copy

[daveyank]

I've got an old "Memphis" Les Paul copy that I'm thinking about fixing up. It has three needs: tuners, pickups, and wiring.

So my question is: what would you put on the guitar in these three areas?

My limitation is I don't want to invest a ton of $$ in this guitar since it isn't that quality of a guitar anyways. What products would give me the most bang for my buck without being the most expensive out there?

[Bluesbuff]

Seymour Duncan pickups will be relatively inexpensive and they have a large selection depending on the tone you're looking for. Tuners aren't too much , maybe $50. If you're handy with soldering just buy some 500K CTS pots and use the existing caps or buy a pre wired kit from RS , WCR or wherever you can get the best deal.

[teleman65]

Some may disagree but take a look at GFS. Good bang for your buck.

[daveyank]

Checking out GFS right now. I had not heard of those before. Seem to have a lot of options at really good prices. Anyone else used those before?

Thanks for the tip!

[CitizenCain]

GFS is the budget modder's paradise. I've used plenty of their parts and pickups, good deals all around!

[daveyank]

The GFS tuners look like a great deal. Do they suck???

[CitizenCain]

The GFS tuners look like a great deal. Do they suck???

Nope, they work just fine :D

[teleman65]

I've got an old "Memphis" Les Paul copy that I'm thinking about fixing up. It has three needs: tuners, pickups, and wiring...
I've used some GFS parts on an old inexpensive Les Paul copy and they've been fine. I used the Vintage '59s and was really happy. I preferred CTS pots so I bought those locally.
I hope you'll keep us up to date on your project.

[daveyank]

For sure. It probably won't be pretty when I finish but I want it to play and sound decent. Not sure what I can expect but since this is the guitar I first learned on almost 20 years ago, it will at least be sentimental to play it again. It is unplayable right now.