Ibanez "premium" AZ42P1 replacements.....

[reggiebeatz]

Hi,

I've had this guitar for about a month and it's mostly great. But after some comparison vids, it's clear why I don't just "quite" get on with the tone.

What I ordered (and are now delivered) are the "Saturday Night Specials" which are not as hot, still have the nice nickel covers, and seem to kinda chime a bit more. I'm neither a "classic rock" or a "metal" guy, so these seem to make sense. Worst case scenario, I exchange them within 21 days. I like the idea of having to add gain vs. them being too hot.

However, I saw this vid: Ibanez AZ & Seymour Duncan pickups comparison - YouTube with the original mindset that maybe custom ordering the "Pegasus" with the nickel would be the best way to go. But since it's an HH guitar, I became very unclear about what I wanted in the neck position, so here we are.

Just in case someone has some thoughts on this combo before I install them, I'd be curious to hear it.

 

[jeremy]

i have a sns set in a prs and i like em a lot, clear neck with a fat bridge just as advertised

 

[Mincer]

While the Pegasus can do metal very well, the bass is pretty tight, which makes it more modern sounding than any PAF derivatives like the SNS set. I think you made the right choice for a style that falls 'between the cracks'.

 

[reggiebeatz]

I do too. Now it's just a matter of going through the motions of getting them installed!

 

[Mincer]

I do too. Now it's just a matter of going through the motions of getting them installed!

Have you installed pickups before? If not, Seymour Duncan has an excellent wiring course (for free).

 

[reggiebeatz]

Oh, I'm not concerned about it per say, but I'm not sure I'm the one who should be doing it from a "nice and neat" aspect.

 

[Mincer]

You get better at it the more you do it, though. And it is pretty satisfying when you get it right. I think you totally can do it!

 

[reggiebeatz]

Well, at 57, I better be :lol: