Schecter006Elite
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OK...so here goes another EMG question. And before you get reading, yes, i did look at many many emg related threads for about an hour on the forums, i searched and searched, so dont be mad at me.... 
Info:
My main and only guitar is a Schecter 006 Elite currently equpied with a Duncan Distortion set. I have a marshall MG100dfx 100 watt combo. I play metal, and metal only! I use Zakk Wylde Strings and I tune 1/2 step down. I also have an active SPC mid-booster that i think every metal player should get.
Question:
I have come to the point where i am seriously considering to make the jump to actives, and from hearing a lot about the pups, i have narrowed to EMG 60 neck, and EMG 81 Bridge. I chose these because the guitar itself is very heavy and dark sounding and the 81 is less bassy and better for heavier guitars. I want the 60 becuase people say it sounds great for fast picked leads and such and its extremely versitile and is clean. Also another member with a schecter has the pups i picked and he said they are incredible in it. I want to know how the EMG's I choose would compare to the Distortion set, since the Distortion pups have high output and are very hot compared to most passives. With my srings and my tuning, i cannot find a good sound at all with the neck pup, its wayyy to bassy on the lower strings, and i dont like the lead sound AT ALL from the high strings. The bridge is very sweet, but it takes me a long time to adjust it how i like it, every time i change the strings it never sounds the way i had it last. Thats not a huge deal, and sometimes its fun messing around, but from what I've read and from just about every metal band i like, EMG's are perferred.
I know this is the duncan board, but I just want to know what is better for ME, that why i posted my whole info. Im not asking for other suggestions on pups or anything to add to my rig, just straight up, form what I've told you, would I like EMG's more. I know you can't tell me what I like, but If you were me than put it that way if it helps, you know. I am taking this seriously because it is a fair amount of money that could be spent on other things or saved, but if I like the outcome, its worth it.
P.s. I have an Ibanez Weeping demon wah, and the only effect i use is delay and a bit of reverb. I play stuf like Lamb of God (yes i know they use passives), Hatebreed, Zakk wylde, Sleep, Burn the Priest, High on Fire, Byzantine, As I lay Dying, Sabbath, Unearth, Tool, and Winter Soltice. LOL, pretty much like everyone else, xcept i like stoner/doom metal and incorporate that in to my playing. I am just a fan of any heavy and angry, distorted, screaming, loud music! PLEASE HELP ME!
Info:
My main and only guitar is a Schecter 006 Elite currently equpied with a Duncan Distortion set. I have a marshall MG100dfx 100 watt combo. I play metal, and metal only! I use Zakk Wylde Strings and I tune 1/2 step down. I also have an active SPC mid-booster that i think every metal player should get.
Question:
I have come to the point where i am seriously considering to make the jump to actives, and from hearing a lot about the pups, i have narrowed to EMG 60 neck, and EMG 81 Bridge. I chose these because the guitar itself is very heavy and dark sounding and the 81 is less bassy and better for heavier guitars. I want the 60 becuase people say it sounds great for fast picked leads and such and its extremely versitile and is clean. Also another member with a schecter has the pups i picked and he said they are incredible in it. I want to know how the EMG's I choose would compare to the Distortion set, since the Distortion pups have high output and are very hot compared to most passives. With my srings and my tuning, i cannot find a good sound at all with the neck pup, its wayyy to bassy on the lower strings, and i dont like the lead sound AT ALL from the high strings. The bridge is very sweet, but it takes me a long time to adjust it how i like it, every time i change the strings it never sounds the way i had it last. Thats not a huge deal, and sometimes its fun messing around, but from what I've read and from just about every metal band i like, EMG's are perferred.
I know this is the duncan board, but I just want to know what is better for ME, that why i posted my whole info. Im not asking for other suggestions on pups or anything to add to my rig, just straight up, form what I've told you, would I like EMG's more. I know you can't tell me what I like, but If you were me than put it that way if it helps, you know. I am taking this seriously because it is a fair amount of money that could be spent on other things or saved, but if I like the outcome, its worth it.
P.s. I have an Ibanez Weeping demon wah, and the only effect i use is delay and a bit of reverb. I play stuf like Lamb of God (yes i know they use passives), Hatebreed, Zakk wylde, Sleep, Burn the Priest, High on Fire, Byzantine, As I lay Dying, Sabbath, Unearth, Tool, and Winter Soltice. LOL, pretty much like everyone else, xcept i like stoner/doom metal and incorporate that in to my playing. I am just a fan of any heavy and angry, distorted, screaming, loud music! PLEASE HELP ME!
