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RACER X
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I just bought a JB & a Custom, between the two what do you think rocks the best ?
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Derrek
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Re: Best metal pup ?
Depending on the guitar you put it in. Me, I generally like the custom the best. It growls more than the jb.
Depending on the guitar you put it in. Me, I generally like the custom the best. It growls more than the jb.
WICKED LESTER
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Re: Best metal pup ?
one coil from the JB and one from the custom?
there is a lot of guys around here doing these real cool HYBRIDS with great results
having said that IMHO the EMG 81 is THEE metal pup :burnout:
one coil from the JB and one from the custom?
there is a lot of guys around here doing these real cool HYBRIDS with great results
having said that IMHO the EMG 81 is THEE metal pup :burnout:
kdawson
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Re: Best metal pup ?
Gotta agree with the EMG81 comment. Although the 85 is probably equally as good. Having said this, these are pretty much pure metal pickups and not versatile enough to do anything else well. If you need an all purpose, hum-bucker, the DiMarzio Tone Zone is really great. Really good tone and really hot at the same time. It splits really well. I had one in a strat and it got stolen
I don't use the EMGs anymore, just because I don't shred much anymore and I need more versatility. Great pups in thier element, though.
Gotta agree with the EMG81 comment. Although the 85 is probably equally as good. Having said this, these are pretty much pure metal pickups and not versatile enough to do anything else well. If you need an all purpose, hum-bucker, the DiMarzio Tone Zone is really great. Really good tone and really hot at the same time. It splits really well. I had one in a strat and it got stolen
I don't use the EMGs anymore, just because I don't shred much anymore and I need more versatility. Great pups in thier element, though.
WICKED LESTER
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Re: Best metal pup ?
yeah i agree about the EMG 81 and 85 being very limited to metal only so if you need versitility and still have good power the JB or custom cant be beat
kdawson said:Gotta agree with the EMG81 comment. Although the 85 is probably equally as good. Having said this, these are pretty much pure metal pickups and not versatile enough to do anything else well. If you need an all purpose, hum-bucker, the DiMarzio Tone Zone is really great. Really good tone and really hot at the same time. It splits really well. I had one in a strat and it got stolen
I don't use the EMGs anymore, just because I don't shred much anymore and I need more versatility. Great pups in thier element, though.
yeah i agree about the EMG 81 and 85 being very limited to metal only so if you need versitility and still have good power the JB or custom cant be beat
Re: Best metal pup ?
If you don't want to go with active pickups, the Lawrence L500XL is the best metal pickup IMO. www.billlawrence.com that's the only place to get the real deal. Do NOT get the stewmac or Lawrence USA pickup.
If you don't want to go with active pickups, the Lawrence L500XL is the best metal pickup IMO. www.billlawrence.com that's the only place to get the real deal. Do NOT get the stewmac or Lawrence USA pickup.
SYKESFREAK
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Re: Best metal pup ?
For New Metal (Pantera, Slipknot, Shadowsfall) Dimebucker if your shopping Seymour. EMG81/85 is the best period if all brands are considered. For 80's style metal (JB or Distortion) works the best.
For New Metal (Pantera, Slipknot, Shadowsfall) Dimebucker if your shopping Seymour. EMG81/85 is the best period if all brands are considered. For 80's style metal (JB or Distortion) works the best.
Re: Best metal pup ?
A bill lawrence L500L was what dime used to begin with. it's the pickup that seymour duncan copied to make the dimebucker. i'd go to the original source. www.billlawrence.com.
A bill lawrence L500L was what dime used to begin with. it's the pickup that seymour duncan copied to make the dimebucker. i'd go to the original source. www.billlawrence.com.
JB_From_Hell
Jomo's Nimions
Re: Best metal pup ?
For me, the Duncan Distortion.
For me, the Duncan Distortion.
Nite_Maresz_25
on Elm Streetologist
Re: Best metal pup ?
the 13.7k ceramic in my peavey and to metal pretty well.....:laugh2:
but when it comes to duncans:
jb
custom
distortion
custom custom
custom5
dimebucker
invader,
can all do metal very well IMO.
the 13.7k ceramic in my peavey and to metal pretty well.....:laugh2:
but when it comes to duncans:
jb
custom
distortion
custom custom
custom5
dimebucker
invader,
can all do metal very well IMO.
Stringmachine
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Re: Best metal pup ?
I prefer my Custom to the JB. I have on order a set of EMG 81/85, for my "metal" LP, and I think it is better for that type of sound. Just my preference.
I prefer my Custom to the JB. I have on order a set of EMG 81/85, for my "metal" LP, and I think it is better for that type of sound. Just my preference.
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