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  • Ibanez "premium" AZ42P1 replacements.....

    Hi,

    I've had this guitar for about a month and it's mostly great. But after some comparison vids, it's clear why I don't just "quite" get on with the tone.

    What I ordered (and are now delivered) are the "Saturday Night Specials" which are not as hot, still have the nice nickel covers, and seem to kinda chime a bit more. I'm neither a "classic rock" or a "metal" guy, so these seem to make sense. Worst case scenario, I exchange them within 21 days. I like the idea of having to add gain vs. them being too hot.

    However, I saw this vid: Ibanez AZ & Seymour Duncan pickups comparison - YouTube with the original mindset that maybe custom ordering the "Pegasus" with the nickel would be the best way to go. But since it's an HH guitar, I became very unclear about what I wanted in the neck position, so here we are.

    Just in case someone has some thoughts on this combo before I install them, I'd be curious to hear it.

  • #2
    i have a sns set in a prs and i like em a lot, clear neck with a fat bridge just as advertised

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    • #3
      While the Pegasus can do metal very well, the bass is pretty tight, which makes it more modern sounding than any PAF derivatives like the SNS set. I think you made the right choice for a style that falls 'between the cracks'.
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      • #4
        I do too. Now it's just a matter of going through the motions of getting them installed!

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        • #5
          Originally posted by reggiebeatz View Post
          I do too. Now it's just a matter of going through the motions of getting them installed!
          Have you installed pickups before? If not, Seymour Duncan has an excellent wiring course (for free).
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          • #6
            Oh, I'm not concerned about it per say, but I'm not sure I'm the one who should be doing it from a "nice and neat" aspect.

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            • #7
              You get better at it the more you do it, though. And it is pretty satisfying when you get it right. I think you totally can do it!
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              • #8
                Well, at 57, I better be

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