Best PU 4 80's metal

[wixomwhat]

Hey everybody

Whats would you guys say is the best SD Neck PU for 80's metal?
for shredding

It's gonna go in my explorer.
I have an Invader in the bridge (and i love it).

thanks.

 

[Robert S.]

The 59n is the default choice of champions. Great clarity and tone in the neck of almost any guitar.

 

[\m/(00)\m/]

the sh-10 full shred, of course!

:banana:

 

[wixomwhat]

what about the distortion?

 

[\m/(00)\m/]

that would be a good choice also, but the ful shred is just too cool.
:cool2:

 

[Gamera]

It's nice to hear the endorsement for the '59 because I hear it's similar to the stock Fender pup that'll come w/ my new fat strat.

But as far as a recommendation goes, I've been using an Invader in the bridge for 15+ years now and for metal it's awesome! It can get a little muddy at times but it has a nice, thick "chunk." It's great for rhythms but for leads I still prefer the DiMarzio HS-3 stacked single coil. The single coil sound seems to do a much better job cutting through all the noise in a live situation. The Invader has a decent solo sound but it can tend to get a little lost when everyone (drums, second guitar, bass) joins in. I've found it's great for 80's metal rhythms but not great for 80's metal shredding.

 

[59paul]

59n

 

[xerxes]

my 2 choices would be either the full shred (first choice) or a distortion. try em both in guitars at a shop if you can.

 

[Steve_R]

The 59n can totally scream for that style. I like it a lot. You can get nice clean glassy tones too. It's a very popular pickup for good reason.

 

[diggamark]

Dimebucker or JB are my choices...

I found that problem with the Invader, so got a dime.... not quite as chunky, but well improved leads. Seems to fit in the mix a little better than the invader too.. (not quite so conflicting with the bass)

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

Check out my clips at www.twilight-odyssey.com. To nail that 80s' sound, I use:

1. JB or Screamin' Demon
2. Ovedrive pedal
3. Hi gain head
4. Full Stack