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[Watroba]

-Want:

Distorted: Crunchy and thick, yet clear. Metal enough, but not so fuzzy and fat that it's overwhelming. Clarity is a must. I play high energy rock with a hint of Metal/Punk.

I've looked at the SH-6 Distorted, the SH-8 Invader, and the LW-HMET LiveWire Metal.

Since I am relatively unfamilliar with Seymour Duncan pickups, I was hoping I could rely on the gurus here in the SD forum. Hit me with what you've got.

--Brian

 

[jeremy]

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i think the sh6 best fits the description of the tone you want

 

[scooter]

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I'd say the distortion or maybe the custom. What guitar would this be going into?

 

[Jag513]

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Definitely not the Live Wire. Its output is so overwhelming. You can't get a clean tone (it's not even remotely possible!) from it. And the thing is all mids. I think the Distortion, Custom, and JB would work pretty well. The Invader IMO is pretty muddy unless it's going into a bright body such as alder. Even then, I just don't like it. But it might work for you, depending on what guitar it's going into. So what guitar and what amp?

 

[Marcel]

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maybe just a JB

 

[Watroba]

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Guitar: American Standard-Issue Stratocaster

Rig: Marshall AVT150, AVT200 Cab.

 

[mongrollo]

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May be the output it isn't that important if you guitar it is a SSH. If you have two regular single coils pickups in the neck and middle may be a medium output pickup would be enought.

Many people loves the trem spaced 59 on the bridge of a strat... After all remember that gain will come from your amp...

 

[Zerberus]

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.....You can't get a clean tone (it's not even remotely possible!) from it. ....

Volume Knob

But otherwise I agree. Distortion should do you fine, the Custom would be a good choice if you want a bit more versatility.

Or for a more versatile set, do what Mongrollo suggested and drop a TB-1 ´59 bridge trembucker in there. The AVT has more than enough gain for all but the most Zerbian applications

 

[JB_From_Hell]

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Ixnay on the livewire etal-may. Even turning the volume knob down won't clear it up.
I think you'd be served well by the JB, DD, Invader, Custom or even an EMG 85. That one (85) is REALLY starting to grow on me.

 

[Jag513]

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Volume Knob

Ixnay on the livewire etal-may. Even turning the volume knob down won't clear it up.

The AVT has more than enough gain for all but the most Zerbian applications

:laugh2:

With an American Strat, an Invader may work for you. But I'd still suggest the Distortion as your best bet. With the Custom and JB close.