Recent content by Filthpig

Hello, I was just on Dimarzio's website and it seems that they have a new high powered bucker out, the Crunch Lab, it looks just like the Drop Sonic, but according to them it is voiced different and is a different animal. I can't wait until some people can get their hands on this (myself...

Ok, I am looking to get myself a 7. I have done much research and hours of debating and finally I have decided to go with the C-7 Blackjack. I choose this because I am sure I won't need to swap out the pickups as it comes with a very nice setup with the JB/59. My only competition with this axe...

OK, I have a pretty clean amp (Crate V18) and I want to get some nice Tool disto tones. Now, since I am using disto pedals for my dirt, does pickup choice even make a difference? I know that the hotter humbuckers were designed to push tube amps into more distortion, but using pedals, do the...

Hello, I am looking to replace the pups in an Omen Exreme 7. It's a mahogany body and bolt on neck. I plan on putting an Air Norton in the neck, but I am stuck between the Duncan Custom and Duncan Distortion for the bridge. I am going for an industrial kind of sound. Really pissed and grinding...

Hey all, I just ordered an A8 magnet for my JB, I also switched out the screw polepices with the hex heads from my Humbucker From Hell, I basically put the screw type in the coil closest to the neck in my HFH and put the hex heads in the JB. I know that the new magnet will alter the pup a bit...

Hey guys, I have a basswood Ibanez RG2EX1 and I have been looking for a bridge pup with good chunk and nice highs. It seems the JB is the best choice for what I am looking for. I have already tried Bill Lawrences and a Dimarzio Drop Sonic and niether one really did it for me. Any opinion would...