Need a little help choosing a few pickups

[80s]

Hi there, im pretty sure this is the right place to ask this, I want to get some Seymour Duncan for both the neck and the bridge (Humbuckers). I haven't a clue where to start as there's so many to choose from .

I dont want a Distorted sound really, I prefer Overdrive. I hear High Output pickups tend to distort ?

I would like something like a Y.J.Malmsteen sound in the Neck Humbucker, any suggestions ? I want something with bags of sustain Humbucker Wise.

The Bridge, I would like something not really toney but not too bassy either. Again, want it too sustain a reasonable amount.

Any Suggestions would be very helpful.

Ibanez 570
standard V7 & V8 Humbuckers

 

[jeremy]

Re: Need a little help choosing a few pickups

welcome to the forum!!

to me it sounds like a jazz neck, jb bridge combo is probably gonna be right up your alley.

malmsteen uses single coils but i think a jazz will get you the clear sound your looking for and the jb is not as over the top as a distortion style bucker but still has more juice. what amp are you using?

 

[80s]

Re: Need a little help choosing a few pickups

Im Using a Marshall AVT150 (Valve State) Cant afford a Valve yet : (. I was Actully thinking about a JB but wasn't interily sure. Also, Im using A Boss Super OverDrive if its any help

 

[tone4days]

Re: Need a little help choosing a few pickups

i think jeremy's advice is about as good as it's gonna get

 

[80s]

Re: Need a little help choosing a few pickups

Ok cool, Thanks guys, Anymore suggestions would be appreciated

 

[Jeffrec]

Re: Need a little help choosing a few pickups

Jeremy's suggestion was really good. Additionally, you should listen to the samples of Humbuckers on the SD website. It'll give you more perspective.

Jeff

 

[Luke Duke]

Re: Need a little help choosing a few pickups

I'm with Jeremy! The jazz is as articulate as a neck pup can get. The JB isn't over the top either.

Welcome to the forum.

Luke

 

[80s]

Re: Need a little help choosing a few pickups

Cool thanks again for your help. Hmm, I bought a Hotrail the other day to sit in the middle position. Proberly wasn't a good idea as I dont really want alot of output. But it was £47 New so I snatched it up. Waiting for it too come through the Post at the mo, Recon I should install it or is it not going to be a rock pickup and distorted ?

Thanks for the warm Welcome Guys !