Duncan custom in the bridge, but what in the neck?

[misocainea]

Hey everyone,
I've got a Jackson DKMGT series with passive EMGs in it. Very lifeless pickups. I'm in search of replacement pickups that will give me both a newer rock tone as well as a more classic high-gain lead tone (think of Slash playing through his neck pickup ...that's what i'm going for). I've got my sights set on a Duncan Custom in the bridge and a '59 in the neck. Is this a good match? if not, what will work better in the neck? I've decided to go with something a little more vintage for versatility reasons. Any help is much appreciated, whether professional or from just personal experience. Thanks a lot everyone.

alder body, flame top, maple fretboard.

 

[St_Genesius]

Re: Duncan custom in the bridge, but what in the neck?

Well, the A2P is probably the obvious choice for Slash neck tones, but the Custom Custom could also probably do some good there. I like the neck version of the Distortion. It's higher gain -- and so fscking loud that I have mount it pretty much flush with the guitar to balance with my Custom -- but it's got great personality and retains it's clarity even under extreme gain.

 

[WICKED LESTER]

Re: Duncan custom in the bridge, but what in the neck?

Hey everyone,
I've got a Jackson DKMGT series with passive EMGs in it. Very lifeless pickups. I'm in search of replacement pickups that will give me both a newer rock tone as well as a more classic high-gain lead tone (think of Slash playing through his neck pickup ...that's what i'm going for). I've got my sights set on a Duncan Custom in the bridge and a '59 in the neck. Is this a good match? if not, what will work better in the neck? I've decided to go with something a little more vintage for versatility reasons. Any help is much appreciated, whether professional or from just personal experience. Thanks a lot everyone.

alder body, flame top, maple fretboard.

if you like slash the alnico II pro is what he uses

 

[korovamilkdud]

Re: Duncan custom in the bridge, but what in the neck?

a custom/aph-1 combo is tons of fun. I use it. It'll nail your Slash tones.

 

[misocainea]

Re: Duncan custom in the bridge, but what in the neck?

awesome, thanks a lot everyone...I think I'll look into the alnico II.

 

[SHRED RED]

Re: Duncan custom in the bridge, but what in the neck?

The 59 would be a good choice.