Recent content by Xyrium

Folks, I am looking for a humbucker to place in my LP. I usually play rock and prog metal, and want some clarity and excellent pick attack. I was thinking that anything with alot of Bass in the output is only going to muddy things up, so I was trying to stay away from pups on the SD tone chart...

I have a Jackson SL2HT, alder body, and it's super light. However, I'm not digging the humbucker in the neck position. I believe it's a SD Jazz, but it's weak. This said, I'm going to install a coil tap and I'm looking for a high output single coil sound. Any ideas to replace the Jazz and obtain...

So, I ordered and received a new SSL-5 from Amazon.com. Probably not the smartest place to get guitar gear. Anyway, on the tone chart, SD lists two models, Tapped or Full. How can I determine which one I've received? THe tag says SEY SSL5 and in parens 11202-05. Below this, it reads: B07110 +S...

Don't even tell me they don't make it in black...everywhere I look, I can only find the 6 string version in white, and the 7 string in black...... Edit: Phew...just contacted SD and they advised that it can be ordered in black, rejoice!

I like the jangly tones, almost glassy, of the J-100, but cannot stand the noise. Any ideas for a good replacement that fits those slots? I was thinking SSL-5, but... Thanks! Paul