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I have no experience with these things. So those that do, we are shooting for:
Versatility (Black Label Society, Megadeth, Metallica, Pantera, Iron Maiden, Rhoads, Sabbath, Zappa, Blackmore, Clapton, Hendrix, Trower, SRV)
Articulation (Pick dynamics and string separation across all pickups. "hear every note")
Heavy, full, punchy, tight tone (guitarist used the term "hammer on anvil" rhythm sound)
Flexible treble and high end response that won't sound scratchy or messy all the time.
Less compression than a typical active
Quiet (minimal hum or feedback)
Picks up harmonic content well (pinch, natural, overtones)
Good split/parallel bridge pickup
Suitable for a Mahogany body Maple bolt on neck 25.5 scale and SS frets, Rosewood board and Tremolo bridge with a heavy block of our choice. (suggestions welcome)
We've considered the JB for the bridge but we down tune often so we would like something more aggressive and modern for this one. Then the Distortion but we heard this baby has a little more on it in terms of tonal ground it can cover well.
I have also heard that the YJM CAN work some more contemporary strat tones while having exceptional clarity and dynamics when under gain without noise. We have also heard legends of how articulate and clean the Black Winter can get on the forum here.
Did I get the wrong impression for these things? Would they balance well together? Anything I'm overlooking? They are replacing the emg 81/60 set but in a new guitar we are making. We were gonna go to the custom shop but this set up might fit the bill. Any help appreciated.
Versatility (Black Label Society, Megadeth, Metallica, Pantera, Iron Maiden, Rhoads, Sabbath, Zappa, Blackmore, Clapton, Hendrix, Trower, SRV)
Articulation (Pick dynamics and string separation across all pickups. "hear every note")
Heavy, full, punchy, tight tone (guitarist used the term "hammer on anvil" rhythm sound)
Flexible treble and high end response that won't sound scratchy or messy all the time.
Less compression than a typical active
Quiet (minimal hum or feedback)
Picks up harmonic content well (pinch, natural, overtones)
Good split/parallel bridge pickup
Suitable for a Mahogany body Maple bolt on neck 25.5 scale and SS frets, Rosewood board and Tremolo bridge with a heavy block of our choice. (suggestions welcome)
We've considered the JB for the bridge but we down tune often so we would like something more aggressive and modern for this one. Then the Distortion but we heard this baby has a little more on it in terms of tonal ground it can cover well.
I have also heard that the YJM CAN work some more contemporary strat tones while having exceptional clarity and dynamics when under gain without noise. We have also heard legends of how articulate and clean the Black Winter can get on the forum here.
Did I get the wrong impression for these things? Would they balance well together? Anything I'm overlooking? They are replacing the emg 81/60 set but in a new guitar we are making. We were gonna go to the custom shop but this set up might fit the bill. Any help appreciated.
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