How close could yet get to an EMG-707 tone if...

[DeathMetalRob]

... you replaced the ceramics in Blackouts with an Alnico 5..?

[CTN]

Re: How close could yet get to an EMG-707 tone if...

How would you even do that?

Aren't blackouts sealed in epoxy?

[Mad-Max]

Re: How close could yet get to an EMG-707 tone if...

Simple, sell the Blackout and buy the EMG 707. That's assuming that you're looking for an EMG 707 tone.

[Rand-O-Monium]

Re: How close could yet get to an EMG-707 tone if...

Yeah,I thought they were sealed up,too...

[guitarjunkie986]

Re: How close could yet get to an EMG-707 tone if...

You're describing the neck Blackout. It's alnico and sounds very similar to the EMG 707 when used in the bridge.

[DeathMetalRob]

Re: How close could yet get to an EMG-707 tone if...

You're describing the neck Blackout. It's alnico and sounds very similar to the EMG 707 when used in the bridge.

I did see that in the sourcebook. They do it in 7 string don't they..?

To the guys above, I was thinking a new pickup rather than breaking one apart. I already have a 707 but, I prefer using SD's so, I want that logo on all of my pickups (legitimately - not putting sticker over the EMG - disrespectful to both companies)

Do you think an A5 Blackouts Metal in 7 (still with the jumper system) would get it..?

[Despised]

Re: How close could yet get to an EMG-707 tone if...

I did see that in the sourcebook. They do it in 7 string don't they..?

To the guys above, I was thinking a new pickup rather than breaking one apart. I already have a 707 but, I prefer using SD's so, I want that logo on all of my pickups (legitimately - not putting sticker over the EMG - disrespectful to both companies)

Do you think an A5 Blackouts Metal in 7 (still with the jumper system) would get it..?

Yes, the Blackout 7 neck position is available in both sizes, and as an individual pickup.

As for the Blackouts Metal A5 in a 7-string version, that is gonna be a Custom Shop option. And I'm guessing it's gonna be expensive as hell to make - Derek quoted me $450 each for a Blackout 7 that's identical to an EMG 707TW, so brace yourself for a sticker shock if that's what you really want.

[DeathMetalRob]

Re: How close could yet get to an EMG-707 tone if...

Yes, the Blackout 7 neck position is available in both sizes, and as an individual pickup.

As for the Blackouts Metal A5 in a 7-string version, that is gonna be a Custom Shop option. And I'm guessing it's gonna be expensive as hell to make - Derek quoted me $450 each for a Blackout 7 that's identical to an EMG 707TW, so brace yourself for a sticker shock if that's what you really want.

If it gets the tone, it's worth it right..? Also, it's not the most expensive quote I've had from SD..

[guitarjunkie986]

Re: How close could yet get to an EMG-707 tone if...

The standard AHB-1 Neck 7 string is Alnico if I'm not mistaken. I have it and when used in the bridge sounds close to a 707. Not identical, but definitely right in the same ballpark.