help me pick a pup

[3 cent hero]

ok, i'm looking for a new bridge pup for a guitar i dont even have yet lol :smack: should be here soon...

anywho... pretty sure its alder. this is gonna be my DGCFAD guitar. i'm heavily influenced by Pantera. theres a poll with the ones i'm looking at, and an "other" option for your reccomendations let a brother know! lol

 

[3 cent hero]

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ps... in case you cant tell by the poll, i like high output pups

 

[Forbes]

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I can't really vote bcoz i haven't tried any of those p/ups, but ill throw another suggestion in.

The invader- didn't Dime use it before he got the dimebucker? I'm extreamly satisfied with mine, but then again like i said i haven't tried the others.

 

[theodie]

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I think dimebag does use an invader from time to time. That would work well, or you could use a Bill Lawrence XL-500. Dimebag used the XL-500 on albums like, vulgar display of power and cowboys from hell.

 

[Benjy_26]

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If you tune down and use a lot of gain, you want something that's going to be kind of bright and punchy, just to keep definition in your tone. The Dime, Distortion, Custom, and Full Shred all sound like they would work for you. I've also heard good things about the Lace Drop n Gaiin humbuckers. They are supposed to be VERY clear sounding under gain. Some describe them as having a "clean" distortion.

 

[Forbes]

Re: help me pick a pup

If you tune down and use a lot of gain, you want something that's going to be kind of bright and punchy, just to keep definition in your tone. The Dime, Distortion, Custom, and Full Shred all sound like they would work for you. I've also heard good things about the Lace Drop n Gaiin humbuckers. They are supposed to be VERY clear sounding under gain. Some describe them as having a "clean" distortion.

This is a good point, im not sure how the invader would fair under dropped tunings (i play in standard), as many people say it is easy for the invader to sound 'muddy', so with dropped tunings it would probably be better to go with something that will retain the definition.

 

[casblah]

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Perhaps you may want a pup that's moderate in output. It may help to provide clarity when using gobbs of gain.

 

[3 cent hero]

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Perhaps you may want a pup that's moderate in output. It may help to provide clarity when using gobbs of gain.

i don't use that much gain, just enough for gnarly palm mutes :headbang:

 

[casblah]

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In that case, I'll recommend the Custom-5. Great clarity, but gets fat when pushed hard.

 

[Guitarist]

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I'd choose the DD. Can't go wrong with it, and numbers will back me up.

 

[Metalman_666]

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if you like Pantera and want an ass kicking pup, get the Dimebucker!!

 

[Dirtyking]

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if you like Pantera and want an ass kicking pup, get the Dimebucker!!

ditto......

 

[3 cent hero]

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if you like Pantera and want an ass kicking pup, get the Dimebucker!!

alrighty, working on it!


jeez, now i'll have an E punkrock guitar, an Eb thrash guitar, and a D guitar. see what happens when you join this forum? you buy many guitars :laugh2:

 

[joelap]

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jeez, now i'll have an E punkrock guitar, an Eb thrash guitar, and a D guitar. see what happens when you join this forum? you buy many guitars :laugh2:

Man, you think like me. "Well I need a seperate guitar for D and E, and Eb, and then CGCFAD, oh and a 7 string too..."

I voted for the Dimebucker for the mere fact that if you're heavily influenced by Pantera, get the pickup he has made for him. I have a Duncan Distortion and I absolutely love it. Although I voted for the Dimebucker, you WILL NOT be disappointed by a DD either.

Keep the GAS alive for us youths man!

 

[SOLO GUITAR STEWIE]

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Custom Bridge / Full Shred Or Jb Neck

 

[3 cent hero]

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Custom Bridge / Full Shred Or Jb Neck

no neck bucker. i only use bridge. cept for strats.


i just got a dimebucker for a friend, but i'm gonna slap it in this guitar first lol see how it is

 

[diggamark]

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Dimebucker!!!!! however I'm interested in hearing more of the El Diablo.... but other than that get a Dime!!!!

 

[Dying Flesh]

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I have a Jackson King V with the alder body that I tune to DGCFAD, one of the guys at the guitar shop I go to had the Rhoads model with a Dimebucker.
I had a DD in mine at the time and liked it better, but I still wasn't satisfied.

I tried the Custom SH-5 and found the sound I wanted.
He tried my guitar after, and liked so much he's putting one in his as well.

The Custom is an excellent pup IMO.

I put the DD in my other guitar that I tune to E and half a step down, some drop tuning to replace the JB I had and I'm very happy with that.

 

[Children of Bodom]

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I think the invader i am really happy with mine!! fo sho!

 

[IcedEarth112]

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ive heard that the dimebucker sounds great when downtuned, i say go for the dimebucker, im getting mine put in soon