well i got a gibson les paul with minibuckers. they come on the deluxe model sound great brighter than standard pick ups an maybe higher output, not sure on that cos only compared it to a gibby SG but i think they have same pick ups as a standard LP anyway. my tone is kinda classic rock with high treble and bass with bout three quarters middle through a peavey tube amp. well as your mainly askin about the pick ups i think theyre what helps get a more distinctive sound as it gets the meatyness of a LP but also makes it a bit brighter.