Premier Guitar is giving one lucky reader the Cort Essence GA4, a Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric that combines vintage tone with modern playability.
PG's demo dude expands his flirtation with active pickups by dropping a set of EMG Fat 55 Retro Active Humbuckers into his warhorse 2003 Gibson Les Paul. Luthier friend Dave Johnson handles the surgery and shares a few key tips to make the project go smoother for you.
The new Custom Shop-built model clones the psychedelic look, rich tones, and exceptional playability of the guitarist’s own ’67 instrument, including its built-in stringbender and special Seymour Duncan pickups.
