7 string pickup

[SwedeNuck]

I was wondering exactly how much it would be to get an Alnico 2 Pro Humbucker made for a 7 string guitar? I was considering the 59 but I think it would be a little strong for what I am looking for, and the Dimarzio Air Norton but I think it's a little too focussed and middy for what I want. I'm planning on pairing it with a Custom in the bridge with taps on both pu's for more versatility.

I welcome all input.

[theboatcandream]

Re: 7 string pickup

You can get any of the 7 string models with an A2 magnet for an extra $20, at least that's what they told me. I know it's $20 to have a magnet changed in any pickup, but if you're ordering something NEW with an A2 then I'm not sure where they $20 comes from since they have to put SOME magnet in there when they're making it and it's not any harder to put in an A2 than any other magnet.

[krankguitarist]

Re: 7 string pickup

You consider the jazz model yet? They make em for 7's too. Bit less output than a '59, though its still an alnico 5.

[SwedeNuck]

Re: 7 string pickup

I want to stay away from alnico 5 for this one, a little too much bottom end. What kinda character would an alnico 2 jazz model have? or even an alnico 2 59?

[SwedeNuck]

Re: 7 string pickup

Bumpage

[SingleCutDude]

Re: 7 string pickup

As the owner of 2 duncan-equipped 7-strings, I can honestly that the Jazz really isn't very bottomy to me . . . nice and balanced actually. Its a fairly soft pickup overall, and I find it pretty hard to get a bad sound out of it. I guess its all to taste though.

What model of guitar is it? What's your rig? What sort of sound are you going for?

[SwedeNuck]

Re: 7 string pickup

the guitar is an ESP ltd H-207, ash body, rosewood board, hardtail, I play through a 5150 2 head, no effects, I'm looking for something to go with a Custom in the bridge. It has to be able to do the clean thing real well (no worries with the jazz) have a nice open tone, and be able to do the distorted lead thing(my top priority)