Is it worth putting EMGS in a Strat or would I be better with Duncans or Marzios. With is better with the Strat the Eric Clapton Boost or the EMG AFter burner
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that's kinda like. Hey guys should I eat a banana for lunch or a cheeseburger? Really different tones, really different groove. what are you looking for?Fender Twin w/ Weber Speakers, keeley ts-9, RMC2 wah, EB MusicMan Axis Sport w/ p-90's, Heritage Les Paul (HC150) Custom Order w/ AIIpro/Custom shop bridge, various accoustics
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hey i ve just had a brilliant idea i could have a EMG 81 humbucker in the Bridge and have two single coils im looking for a metal and Classic rock soundEpiphone Les Paul Standard, Dean Baby Z, Fender Squier Affinty Strat.
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Originally posted by SlashRuleshey i ve just had a brilliant idea i could have a EMG 81 humbucker in the Bridge and have two single coils im looking for a metal and Classic rock sound
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Originally posted by SlashRuleshey i ve just had a brilliant idea i could have a EMG 81 humbucker in the Bridge and have two single coils im looking for a metal and Classic rock soundVoodoo Amps 50 and 100 watt V-Plex heads
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After having the Dave Gilmour DG-20 set in my MIM strat, I can give you the lowdown.
Advantages: they're the only things that go with EMG humbuckers, which I think are pretty nice, (had a EMG ZW set before too). I would go with an 81, because some of my favorite bands use it (John Rzeznik from the Goo Goo Dolls being one) and I think it is very articulate and outstanding with high gain. The single coils (the SAs that are in the Dave Gilmour set) work VERY well with effects and different setups. They're pretty versatile. The set I had had an EXP expander circuit and something else that could change it to emulate humbuckers. Worked pretty decently.
Disadvantages: It may be considered sterile to some. They're pretty plain to be honest. Dave no doubt loves them because it provides a perfect platform to add crazy effects to. IF YOU ARE EXPECTING THE "NATURAL" OR "TRADITIONAL" STRAT TONE, LOOK ELSEWHERE. These are not the chimey, brilliant pups that you've heard all the great vintage players use. With the right setup, I'm sure they can really work well... aka Gilmour's crazy setup. Otherwise, they will only give you decent strat tones.
I have never tried the 18v mod with either of those sets... as they were both sold (MRID has my ZW set). I think for a general versatile set, the 81-SA-SA set could perform it. However, you have to bear in mind that these are separate from the passive pups of the past. They do have a bit of a "colder" feel to them (kinda like comparing modeling amps to real tube amps). I think the 81 is the perfect metal pup and the SAs will add some cleaner, clearer flavor. Just some food for though (I realize not everyone has the same opinions, but after trying various pup manufacturers, I feel this is pretty accurate).Originally posted by kevlar3000I learned a long time ago that the only thing that mattered regarding tone was what my ears thought.Originally posted by ZerberusBetter is often the enemy of goodOriginally posted by ginormousCovers feed the body, originals feed the soul.
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Originally posted by Xeromusno, but it's definately different. Listen to dark side of the moon by pink floyd, that's exactly what they will sound like.
EMGs in a Strat probably won't give you a classic rock sound at all. Gilmour had EMGs in a Strat, but he doesn't have typical Clapton-esque classic rock tone.
If you don't know what the tonal differences between actives and passives are, you should hang out in the Pickups forum and ask around a bit. Actives give you a brighter, glassier sound that is stronger, but less dark and gritty. Most of the guitar players you associate with classic rock use traditional passive pickups.
I don't even know where to begin offering recommendations because there are too many variables. I don't know exactly what you prefer, so it's hard to say for sure. The banana vs. cheeseburger analogy is perfect.It's such a fine line between stupid and clever.
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