Maybe those active thingys ain't that bad

[SwedeNuck]

Well, I went out of town last week and had me a slight affair with an MH-400, (don't tell my guitars) and I was really impressed with the feel and responsiveness.....but wait, IT'S GOT EMG's! I've never really been a fan of EMG's but I think I'm starting to come around as of late to the actives. First off I had a fling with a Schecter Hellraiser C-7 that I absolutely loved and now this little incident.....I may have to take the plunge and get an EMG equipped guitar again. To be perfectly honest the last time I tried them they were in a Project V with a malfunctioning 3 way switch and it was tuned to B standard, not the fairest chance for any pu. So what're your guy's thoughts on this...Give em another shot in my Les Paul say, or just be content for now.

 

[some_dude]

Re: Maybe those active thingys ain't that bad

If you like the way your LP sounds, I'd leave it alone.

But if you're LP is a secondary axe, I'd go for it.

Unless you think you'll really like them....

 

[papersoul]

Re: Maybe those active thingys ain't that bad

EMGs are nice if you want total transparency and clarity, plus lots of dynamics.

 

[Johtosotku]

Re: Maybe those active thingys ain't that bad

They aren't bad! Do try them out, you don't have that much to lose. I really like them.

 

[SwedeNuck]

Re: Maybe those active thingys ain't that bad

There is one thing that I am concerned about with the EMG's. When I did have my V I found the tone to be horribly inconsistent, I'm wondering if this would be solved with the 18 volt mod or if I was just finding my guitar inconsistent. Do any other EMG users find them to be inconsistent in their tone? To answer screamingdaisy, I barely even use my LP anymore as it is, truly a waste in all respects but I'm really in to the 7 strings. So that's a big yes on it being my second axe.

 

[Johtosotku]

Re: Maybe those active thingys ain't that bad

There is one thing that I am concerned about with the EMG's. When I did have my V I found the tone to be horribly inconsistent, I'm wondering if this would be solved with the 18 volt mod or if I was just finding my guitar inconsistent. Do any other EMG users find them to be inconsistent in their tone? To answer screamingdaisy, I barely even use my LP anymore as it is, truly a waste in all respects but I'm really in to the 7 strings. So that's a big yes on it being my second axe.

I haven't noted any inconsistencies, and I use the standard 9 volt power.

 

[some_dude]

Re: Maybe those active thingys ain't that bad

I run 18v and I've never noticed any inconsistencies. I do find the tone from my amp changes depending on the weather, but the guitar always seems to push it the same way.