Best bridge pup for METAL ?

[RACER X]

Any thoughts ? DD, JB, C5, Deamon, Custom, CC, FS, Dime, whitch one ? I play through a Hi-Gain amp/ Crate GT1200H 120wtt. 1/2 stack, 2 Ibanez RG's. Im trying to find that 80s & 90s Metal tone.

 

[RACER X]

Anybody ?

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

JB or C5 will give you a typical 80's 90's sound from that period.

 

[RACER X]

Thanks Rid.

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

The JB is almost the default thing from back then...lol I remember all my mates used one in their Kramers/Jacksons/Charvels/Blades and other superstrats....

 

[RACER X]

Yeh, the JB and the DD seem to be the most used ones for metal. I just keep reading so much about the p/u's I listed above and wanted to know who used what and why. Thanks again Rid.

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

You are welcome Racer X.

 

[bloodswords]

Ok this is my reply to your pickup query & I mean it- the best metal pickup is the one that works…

I have the following Duncans in my guitars & they can pull off metal tones easily because they have a good amp to complement their tone: Screamin’ Demon/ CC/ Invader/ Hot Rails

in fact, they don’t just do metal, they are very good fusion proponents too.

 

[Distollica]

neverrrrrrr the best for heavy metal is the DD!!!!!!!!

 

[papersoul]

What do you guys think for a more modernized rock/metal tone.

I think a lot of the 80s metal was nasally.

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

For sololess work....no mids to use
Well the Invader and DD perhaps??

 

[green_insomniac]

I'd say the SH-5 Custom- good for dropped tunings and has decent low end... or so I hear.

 

[Zerberus]

SH-5, the Versatility to cut anything metal, and the Balls to make people run for cover while you´re at it

 

[Farkus]

What do you guys think for a more modernized rock/metal tone.

I think a lot of the 80s metal was nasally.

I think that the JB still a good choice. My FS sounds great for newer rock/metal stuff. I think that the key to the more modern tones is your choice of amps/effects/settings. When switching over between Marshall and Mesas for example. For great 80's tone with lots of gain, I've liked Soldanos that I've heard better than most JCM 800s.

In short, the JB works great

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

Screamin' Demon or a JB.

 

[shreder75]

I don't like my DD..lol..gettin' a JB installed this week in my esp actually

and I'm lookin' into an esp...going to go wtih the EC 1000..not sure if I'm gonna get that one with a JB or the emg 81's..emg's have great output, but they're a bit fizzy..no personality

 

[arvid4prez]

DD for lead guitar (treble & mid)
Custom for rhythm (fat sound)

 

[papersoul]

DD for lead guitar (treble & mid)
Custom for rhythm (fat sound)

Or C-5 if you want both!

 

[arvid4prez]

Or C-5 if you want both!

C-5 Strikes again :bandit:

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

Ya know, the other guitarist in my band uses 2 Custom Customs in the guitar he built, and it sounds very good ... a bit too bright and forward for my taste, but it has nice articuation.