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Hey there. So I'm looking to swap out the pickups in my Jackson KE5FR (exact details and specifications @ http://www.chorder.com/electric-guit...fr-kelly-2212/). I play through an ENGL Ritchie Blackmore signature 100W head, most of the time into a Marshall 1960A although for gigs it's usually a different cab every time. Strings are Ernie Ball 46's at the moment, although I'm looking to switch to 48.
I play thrash metal (strictly E standard, limited use of cleans, if any) so the JB in the bridge position just isn't cutting it for me - it sounds muddy with only the treble clearly (and annoyingly) standing out in the mud. I'm looking for a bridge pickup with a defined, tight and fat low end that isn't too heavy on the treble and doesn't have muddy mids. Of course I'm also looking to complete the pair in the neck position in case the Jazz won't go that well with the new bridge pickup. Since the ENGL has more of a chunky tone I'm looking for something to match it; the way I see it, the JB is better suited for a dirtier amp like a Peavey or a Mesa.
Any suggestions are welcome. Of course if you think I'm looking at my tone issue from the wrong angle (i.e. it's not the pickups), feel free to speak up.
For reference, this is what the music I play sounds, or rather should sound like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfS7cNBA4Q8 (recorded on an LTD fitted with 81/85's thru EVH head).
Thanks in advance!
I play thrash metal (strictly E standard, limited use of cleans, if any) so the JB in the bridge position just isn't cutting it for me - it sounds muddy with only the treble clearly (and annoyingly) standing out in the mud. I'm looking for a bridge pickup with a defined, tight and fat low end that isn't too heavy on the treble and doesn't have muddy mids. Of course I'm also looking to complete the pair in the neck position in case the Jazz won't go that well with the new bridge pickup. Since the ENGL has more of a chunky tone I'm looking for something to match it; the way I see it, the JB is better suited for a dirtier amp like a Peavey or a Mesa.
Any suggestions are welcome. Of course if you think I'm looking at my tone issue from the wrong angle (i.e. it's not the pickups), feel free to speak up.
For reference, this is what the music I play sounds, or rather should sound like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfS7cNBA4Q8 (recorded on an LTD fitted with 81/85's thru EVH head).
Thanks in advance!
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