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    Pickup Choice???

    I just bought a ESP LTD M-302 and am planning on changing the pickups in the near future (perhaps get them as a B-Day present). This guitar is a maple neck thru with mahogany body wings and a flamed maple top (prolly veneer) and rosewood fretboard. It currently has the EMG HZ-4's in it which I will give a thorough testing of when the guitar arrives next week. What I am looking for is a nice lead guitar for Metallica leads and Satch and Vai stuff. I currently have an Epi LP for rhythm and most cleans. I was originally planning on slapping some active EMG's in it (either 81b/85n or 81b/60n) but have heard some accounts from unsatisfied people recently. Can you guys recommend some passive pups ie. Duncan or Dimarzio that can possibly fit the bill?

    Summary of what I'm looking for:

    Bridge: -tight low end, shimmery highs and articulate under high gain
    Neck: -buttery leads, nice full cleans

    Thanks in advance
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  • #2
    Re: Pickup Choice???

    C5 bridge has nice defined low end and shimmery highs and is articulate.... but it may not be perfect for metallica and vai type stuff DEPENDING on what amp your playin into?

    APH neck would probably be nice for the neck pickup.......
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    • #3
      Re: Pickup Choice???

      I'm currently looking at the C-5/59 combo for my LP so I want something a little different. From reading some other posts regarding moom, I think the Steve Special/Air Norton sounds like sorta what I'm looking for...but please give more advice.
      Looking to Purchase:
      Axe-FX Ultra
      ART SLA2
      Mesa Boogie 2X12
      PRS Tremonti
      PRS Singlecut, SC245 or SC250
      Edwards Les Paul Custom
      Gibson Explorer
      Fender Stratocaster
      Fender Telecaster

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      • #4
        Re: Pickup Choice???

        Does anyone here have any experience with Lace Sensor humbuckers ie the Drop and Gain or Hemi series?
        Looking to Purchase:
        Axe-FX Ultra
        ART SLA2
        Mesa Boogie 2X12
        PRS Tremonti
        PRS Singlecut, SC245 or SC250
        Edwards Les Paul Custom
        Gibson Explorer
        Fender Stratocaster
        Fender Telecaster

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        • #5
          Re: Pickup Choice???

          Bumpity Bump
          Looking to Purchase:
          Axe-FX Ultra
          ART SLA2
          Mesa Boogie 2X12
          PRS Tremonti
          PRS Singlecut, SC245 or SC250
          Edwards Les Paul Custom
          Gibson Explorer
          Fender Stratocaster
          Fender Telecaster

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          • #6
            Re: Pickup Choice???

            There's a LTD at the studio where i record my stuff and i have to say that the EMG H4s dont sound bad at all....give 'em a whirl. On the other hand, if you want exact Metallica type sound, active EMGs would probably be the best...

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            • #7
              Re: Pickup Choice???

              i guess maybe a custom for the bridge position
              and a 59 for neck

              or for a total tiught agressive sound i guess a dimarzio evolution for bridge and somehting for neck

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              • #8
                Re: Pickup Choice???

                I'd go with a Duncan Custom Myself. I love the tone they put out......
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                • #9
                  Re: Pickup Choice???

                  I think that active pickups are an aquired taste so try before you buy otherwise I'd agree with GuitarGuy Custom bridge is nice

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