Need Harmonics and More Harmonics!!!!

[ugrkoglu]

What do you think is the best choice for a hot bridge humbucker for 80's metal? Two features I am looking for are harmonics and sustain. I need the harmonics to jump out effortlessly. If you have seen Doug Aldrich play live with Dio, he seems to get harmonics by just bending or vibrating the strings with his left hand without digging in with his right hand (pinch harmonics). I would love my guitar to squeal and scream like that!!!

Also great sustain is a must since I play lots of melodic leads.

I have tried several Dimarzios (currently using Tone Zone) wih no satisfaction so it is time to turn to Seymour Duncan for help. Any suggestion you guys can give me will be appreciated.

 

[59paul]

Re: Need Harmonics and More Harmonics!!!!

No doubt's here, try a JB !!!!!

 

[jimlp]

Re: Need Harmonics and More Harmonics!!!!

The 80's was all about the JB and the Distortion, either would work. If you aren't getting the type of sound you are describing then I think you should look at your amp and see if it up to that type of tone/performance. If it is then turn it up real loud and you might be surprised that the tone was there all the time, although the Tone Zone is not the pickup I would use to get those sounds.

 

[flank]

Re: Need Harmonics and More Harmonics!!!!

yeah, JB or distortion.......no doubt about it

 

[RACER X]

Re: Need Harmonics and More Harmonics!!!!

There are quiet a few with great harmonics, such as the SD, C5, Custom and by far the DD and JB will fill the bill everytime.

 

[Young Angus]

Re: Need Harmonics and More Harmonics!!!!

JB JB JB JB JB JB

http://fileserv4.soundclick.com/fastg9/HiE/youngangus+bluesjam.mp3

That is a link to me jamming along to a blues backing track, with my jackson which has a JB in the bridge with a licensed (i think its a shaller floyd) floyd.....see if you like the harmonics this little beauty can get

 

[ugrkoglu]

Re: Need Harmonics and More Harmonics!!!!

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I was leaning toward the JB then I heard Young Angus' sound sample and now I know for sure that I have to have a JB!!! Great job, Young Angus...what other gear do you use on that track?