I just purchased a Jackson DXMG and it came with EMG HZ3s in it. What Seymour Duncan pickups could I replace it with? Basswood body, bolt on maple neck with Floyd Rose. I like to play rock and roll and some metal. Could I put in SH 2n Jazz and JB 4 in it? What would it sound like with a basswood body? Please recommend - help. Tnanks.
Jackson dxmg pickups
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Diocletian
BrandNewGlossologist
Re: Jackson dxmg pickups
You can put whatever you like in it! A JB/Jazz set would work yes, other people have done that with those guitars and like it. It's pretty much the stock pickup config on two humbucker Jacksons so it must be doing something right. I have those in my DK2M and they sound great.
You say you play "rock and roll", do you mean Chuck Berry or Motorhead? It's a pretty generic term. The JB will do for Motorhead, but for styles less....energetic!...you might want to think of something less high output like a '59.
You can put whatever you like in it! A JB/Jazz set would work yes, other people have done that with those guitars and like it. It's pretty much the stock pickup config on two humbucker Jacksons so it must be doing something right. I have those in my DK2M and they sound great.
You say you play "rock and roll", do you mean Chuck Berry or Motorhead? It's a pretty generic term. The JB will do for Motorhead, but for styles less....energetic!...you might want to think of something less high output like a '59.
DrNewcenstein
He Did the Monster Mash
Re: Jackson dxmg pickups
Yeah, what he said ^^
Personally I'd go for a Custom 5 or Custom Custom in the bridge and the JB or 59 in the neck, but that's just me.
Yeah, what he said ^^
Personally I'd go for a Custom 5 or Custom Custom in the bridge and the JB or 59 in the neck, but that's just me.
Benjy_26
25's Nemesis
Re: Jackson dxmg pickups
What's the amp situation?
Also, when you strum this guitar acoustically, what's it sound like: warm? Bright? Balanced?
Depending on these factors, some may recommend different things. In a shred stick though, I'm partial to a PATB-3b and a PATB-1n. Gets a good, Gibsony tone out of most any long scale, floyded axe.
What's the amp situation?
Also, when you strum this guitar acoustically, what's it sound like: warm? Bright? Balanced?
Depending on these factors, some may recommend different things. In a shred stick though, I'm partial to a PATB-3b and a PATB-1n. Gets a good, Gibsony tone out of most any long scale, floyded axe.
JacksonMIA
Lemur-buckerologist
Re: Jackson dxmg pickups
I wouldn't call it "better." Brighter and more articulate would be more accurate. But, yes, there would be a difference. I personally wouldn't have gone with a JB/Jazz in a maple guitar, but I'm using Livewire Metals, so you probably shouldn't listen to me.
I think the JB/Jazz combo would be a pretty good combo based on what you've said so far. You might could go with a hotter set, depending on what kind of amp you're using.
I wouldn't call it "better." Brighter and more articulate would be more accurate. But, yes, there would be a difference. I personally wouldn't have gone with a JB/Jazz in a maple guitar, but I'm using Livewire Metals, so you probably shouldn't listen to me.
I think the JB/Jazz combo would be a pretty good combo based on what you've said so far. You might could go with a hotter set, depending on what kind of amp you're using.
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Diocletian
BrandNewGlossologist
Re: Jackson dxmg pickups
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Yes. And for "heavy rock and roll and metal" the JB/Jazz set will work great, although like Newc I'd prefer a 59 to a Jazz in the neck. You can get a JB pretty cheap on ebay these days, even over here in the UK, they're ten a penny now although it's much harder to find anything else unless you want to pay over the odds.
So, unless you live in the USA, I'd say the JB/59 combo would be ideal for you.
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Yes. And for "heavy rock and roll and metal" the JB/Jazz set will work great, although like Newc I'd prefer a 59 to a Jazz in the neck. You can get a JB pretty cheap on ebay these days, even over here in the UK, they're ten a penny now although it's much harder to find anything else unless you want to pay over the odds.
So, unless you live in the USA, I'd say the JB/59 combo would be ideal for you.
