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Re: Help me with a SD Blog article: what pickups cut through the mix?
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Help me with a SD Blog article: what pickups cut through the mix?
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Jazzfiend101
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Re: Help me with a SD Blog article: what pickups cut through the mix?
I'm gonna go out on a limb and throw EMGs in the mix. I know we've mentioned a few PAFish pickups here, but I recently have been using EMGs and I had to tap this old thread for some input. I've found that EMGs handle rhythym and leads really well. They also seem to sit in the mix with another guitarist especially when playing rock and roll or heavy metal. And when you have two guitarists using them the sound is so beefy. Even when the other player is using passive pickups as well the EMGs still sound strong and helps compliment a more passive and maybe moderate rock sound.
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I'm gonna go out on a limb and throw EMGs in the mix. I know we've mentioned a few PAFish pickups here, but I recently have been using EMGs and I had to tap this old thread for some input. I've found that EMGs handle rhythym and leads really well. They also seem to sit in the mix with another guitarist especially when playing rock and roll or heavy metal. And when you have two guitarists using them the sound is so beefy. Even when the other player is using passive pickups as well the EMGs still sound strong and helps compliment a more passive and maybe moderate rock sound.
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Jazzfiend101
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I'm also a long time user of the JB and I've really enjoyed all aspects of how it sounds. The JB is definitely my kind of pickup and that's probably why I enjoy the EMG 81 so much, because it has a lot of the same characteristics, but with a metal twist. JB for the win, I'll agree if I had to have one guitar it would be a Les Paul with a Seymour Duncan JB in it.
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I'm also a long time user of the JB and I've really enjoyed all aspects of how it sounds. The JB is definitely my kind of pickup and that's probably why I enjoy the EMG 81 so much, because it has a lot of the same characteristics, but with a metal twist. JB for the win, I'll agree if I had to have one guitar it would be a Les Paul with a Seymour Duncan JB in it.
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Jazzfiend101
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Re: Help me with a SD Blog article: what pickups cut through the mix?
The JB also stands out in a live mix, the only time I've had trouble hearing myself is when the sound guy working the gig doesn't place it right. You kinda are at the mercy of your resources when you're live.
Also I'd like to say the 59 bridge really sits well in a rock and hard rock and even metal mix. I enjoyed the hell out of playing with that pickup
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The JB also stands out in a live mix, the only time I've had trouble hearing myself is when the sound guy working the gig doesn't place it right. You kinda are at the mercy of your resources when you're live.
Also I'd like to say the 59 bridge really sits well in a rock and hard rock and even metal mix. I enjoyed the hell out of playing with that pickup
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blueman335
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Re: Help me with a SD Blog article: what pickups cut through the mix?
Depends on the EQ of the other instruments/vocals. There is no one answer. I've heard bands that have a lot of high end, and a middy guitar cuts thru loud and clear. I've also heard bands that everyone seems to be in the midrange, and it's all jumbled and muddy; a brighter tone stands out.
A guitar's tone doesn't occur in a vacuum, it's part of the whole band's sound. You may have to adapt your tones to some degree to fit the band you're in. If the other guitarist's tones are similar to yours, the audience may not be able to hear both guitars part of the time (even most of the time); it's a valid question to ask: why have 2 guitars then?
Another thing that happens in many local bands, is that the guitarists don't make the time or effort to work out their parts so that each makes a big contribution to the songs. Even with similar tones, the guitars can each stand out. It's common in many bands for the guitars to play to exact same chords on most songs, and then to top it off, the bass player will just be thumping along on the root notes. That's a formula for a truly forgettable evening.
Depends on the EQ of the other instruments/vocals. There is no one answer. I've heard bands that have a lot of high end, and a middy guitar cuts thru loud and clear. I've also heard bands that everyone seems to be in the midrange, and it's all jumbled and muddy; a brighter tone stands out.
A guitar's tone doesn't occur in a vacuum, it's part of the whole band's sound. You may have to adapt your tones to some degree to fit the band you're in. If the other guitarist's tones are similar to yours, the audience may not be able to hear both guitars part of the time (even most of the time); it's a valid question to ask: why have 2 guitars then?
Another thing that happens in many local bands, is that the guitarists don't make the time or effort to work out their parts so that each makes a big contribution to the songs. Even with similar tones, the guitars can each stand out. It's common in many bands for the guitars to play to exact same chords on most songs, and then to top it off, the bass player will just be thumping along on the root notes. That's a formula for a truly forgettable evening.
C-Martin
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Re: Help me with a SD Blog article: what pickups cut through the mix?
JB and Distortion for sure works well in a loud band situation.
I used to think I wouldn't like the JB because of what I'd read, and think it wasn't the kind of tone I would want. Then one day I tried a Charvel which had a JB in the bridge, I ended up buying it on the spot. After a few rehearsals I started putting JBs in my other guitars. It became possibly my favourite bridge humbucker for loud rock music. My band mate has a Les Paul with a DD on the bridge and seems to blend very well with the JB.
JB and Distortion for sure works well in a loud band situation.
I used to think I wouldn't like the JB because of what I'd read, and think it wasn't the kind of tone I would want. Then one day I tried a Charvel which had a JB in the bridge, I ended up buying it on the spot. After a few rehearsals I started putting JBs in my other guitars. It became possibly my favourite bridge humbucker for loud rock music. My band mate has a Les Paul with a DD on the bridge and seems to blend very well with the JB.
