I was playing my Les Paul copy today and got some harsh feedback and squeals...any idea how I can remedy this? Is it cheap pu's?

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Turn the volume down and get a little distance from the amp. If you're using a lot of gain, turn that down too.

I've seen some cheaper humbucker copies that were actually single coils made up to look like humbuckers.Is your LP copy a cheaper brand or one of the better ones such as Epi or Tokai?As 63 Supro stated you may be too close to the amp and/or have your levels to loud,also the angle of the guitar in relation to the position of the amp can make a difference.

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'65 Strat,65 Mustang,65 Jaguar,4 more Strats,3 vintage Vox guitars,5 Vox amps,'69 Bassman with a '68 2-15 Bassman cab,36 guitars total-15asst'd amps total,2 vintage '60s Hammond organs & a myriad of effects-with a few rare vintage ones.

Or, whatever they are, they may need to be potted. FWIW though, they may not be worth it.

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You dig?

the copper shielding tape in the cavity did wonders for my strat. i put a hotter pickup in and it's quiet as a duck-billed platypus. just a suggestion.
it's very inexpensive and easy.

Ian,
Now for the big question. What amp/effects are you using???

At the time I wa using a Super Champ XD, with a boss ds1 distortion and a cry baby wah. I have never really had this happen before, but I was alittle louder than normal because the wife was out with the kids. IMO I wasn't at a level that should cause the sorts of feedback I was recieving.

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More volume will do it more than not.