I am looking for a pickup for my guitar I have set up for low tunings...like drop B. I want something that will maintain a nice tight low end. Duncan recommends the custom but this pickup is almost to mid scooped and lacking a bit of character for my taste. Anyone have any suggestions?
Best pickup for low tuning
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Zuhahahaologist
Re: Best pickup for low tuning
Jazz Bridge is definetly a good idea. What kind of music are you playing. How much gain do you use?
Jazz Bridge is definetly a good idea. What kind of music are you playing. How much gain do you use?
80's_Metal
Underglazed Hair Metalologist
Re: Best pickup for low tuning
I love my DD SH-6 drop C or drop B I think it is the best pup I ever heard for that.
My humble $.02 of course.
I love my DD SH-6 drop C or drop B I think it is the best pup I ever heard for that.
My humble $.02 of course.
Re: Best pickup for low tuning
I can tell you that I have a custom 5 in a les paul, I had it tuned down to C# standard for a long time, recently tuned it up and I didn't realize how much better the custom 5 sounds in standard tuning. Too much bass and not enough top and mids to keep things clear. I remember the JB being a bit better in drop C than the custom 5 seems in low tunings. The best I've had to for super tight and clear down low was the EMG 85.
I can tell you that I have a custom 5 in a les paul, I had it tuned down to C# standard for a long time, recently tuned it up and I didn't realize how much better the custom 5 sounds in standard tuning. Too much bass and not enough top and mids to keep things clear. I remember the JB being a bit better in drop C than the custom 5 seems in low tunings. The best I've had to for super tight and clear down low was the EMG 85.
Empty Pockets
BadHairDayologist
Re: Best pickup for low tuning
I use a CustomCustom in my SG-X that's tuned to C standard and recommend it to everyone who wants a heavy downtuned tone.
It's almost the opposite EQ curve of the normal Custom...so it's midBOOSTED with tight lows.
just pull the ceramic magnet outta your Custom and replace it with an alnico 2 and you've got the CustomCustom...worth a shot man.
I use a CustomCustom in my SG-X that's tuned to C standard and recommend it to everyone who wants a heavy downtuned tone.
It's almost the opposite EQ curve of the normal Custom...so it's midBOOSTED with tight lows.
just pull the ceramic magnet outta your Custom and replace it with an alnico 2 and you've got the CustomCustom...worth a shot man.
LesPaulRules
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Re: Best pickup for low tuning
I think a Duncan Distortion is a decent pickup for lower tunning.
I'm running one in an Ibanez Strat type guitar in C tunning. Big, tight sound.
I think a Duncan Distortion is a decent pickup for lower tunning.
I'm running one in an Ibanez Strat type guitar in C tunning. Big, tight sound.
marvelous_seven
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Re: Best pickup for low tuning
For passive,SD suggests Custom,Distortion,Alternative8.. I haven't tried those p.u. yet,though.. Go for all kind of Blackouts if you want active. Still need advice here!
For passive,SD suggests Custom,Distortion,Alternative8.. I haven't tried those p.u. yet,though.. Go for all kind of Blackouts if you want active. Still need advice here!
mrturtle_91
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Re: Best pickup for low tuning
If it was a Tele I'd suggest a Quarter Pound, sounds great for low tunings IMHO...seems like everybody else has made some good suggestions so far, I'd personally go for the SH-6 for low tunings.
If it was a Tele I'd suggest a Quarter Pound, sounds great for low tunings IMHO...seems like everybody else has made some good suggestions so far, I'd personally go for the SH-6 for low tunings.
marvelous_seven
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Re: Best pickup for low tuning
Maybe it has to start with the guitar first.. What guitar are you going to put it in? Wood and other specs?
Maybe it has to start with the guitar first.. What guitar are you going to put it in? Wood and other specs?
bagouser
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Re: Best pickup for low tuning
I tune all 7 of my guitars to dropped C so I'll chime in:
The best pickup for drop tunings is: the Custom 5.
It's bass frequencies are right smack in the middle of B and C.
You may want to try the regular Custom if you like mids.....as the C5 doesnt have much.
The Distortion or Invader are also good tries if you like mids AND pickups hot enough to melt your face off........
I tune all 7 of my guitars to dropped C so I'll chime in:
The best pickup for drop tunings is: the Custom 5.
It's bass frequencies are right smack in the middle of B and C.
You may want to try the regular Custom if you like mids.....as the C5 doesnt have much.
The Distortion or Invader are also good tries if you like mids AND pickups hot enough to melt your face off........
metalmachine
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Re: Best pickup for low tuning
i use a blackout neck in bridge. i have another guitar with alt 8
i tune to c sharp and somtimes drop b
both pups handle it well
i use a blackout neck in bridge. i have another guitar with alt 8
i tune to c sharp and somtimes drop b
both pups handle it well
Binnerscot
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Re: Best pickup for low tuning
I find pups with with less prominent lows to work really well with low tunings and low end heavy amps (Rectos, etc.)....
Distortion and Full Shred have worked well for me, but I am not opposed to using a JB or others with the right EQ/amp settings.
I find pups with with less prominent lows to work really well with low tunings and low end heavy amps (Rectos, etc.)....
Distortion and Full Shred have worked well for me, but I am not opposed to using a JB or others with the right EQ/amp settings.
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