need recommendation for hi-gain pup

[gania13]

hi guys,
i have a Ibanez RG 370DX guitar, basswood body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard

i want to change my bridge pup and i need suggestions for a good one.
i play mostly megadeth, metallica, pantera, dream theater. i have a pod xt.
i want the pickup to be sharp, hot, and hi-gain.
so what bridge pickup will be good for me? i know dave mustaine of megadeth plays with SD JB, and i think of buying one unless you will suggest me something better..
btw, what do you say about the X2N? will it be too much for me?
btw 2, what is the difference between jb sh-4 and jb tb-4?
so, any recommendations? suggestions?
thanks alot!

 

[ShredFetus]

Re: need recommendation for hi-gain pup

The difference between the sh-4 and tb-4 is the tb-4 is the trembucker version, and the pole peices are spaced to suit a trem, like a floyd rose type thing. Which you have. Whatever pickup you get, if it has a TB version, that's the one you need to get.

 

[ex-250]

Re: need recommendation for hi-gain pup

a JB or a DD would be very good for what you play

 

[gania13]

Re: need recommendation for hi-gain pup

and if i will get a sh vesrion will it be bad for me?
and what about the x2n? of dimebucker?

 

[greendy123]

Re: need recommendation for hi-gain pup

If you get the sh the pole pieces on the pickup won't match up under your strings.

 

[gania13]

Re: need recommendation for hi-gain pup

so why only the jb has a tb version? why doesnt dimarzio pickups or emg pickups are written in the web as "non tremolo pickup"? maybe it is not that important?

 

[fretburner]

Re: need recommendation for hi-gain pup

for SD... i would recommend DD or Dimebucker.

and DM... get the Steve's Special.

 

[PoorMan]

Re: need recommendation for hi-gain pup

An EMG 81 is also great for your style of music.

 

[Tux789]

Re: need recommendation for hi-gain pup

so why only the jb has a tb version? why doesnt dimarzio pickups or emg pickups are written in the web as "non tremolo pickup"? maybe it is not that important?

the pole-spacing is kinda more cosmetic of having the poles line up with the treble strings on a floyd you dont neccesarily need trem-spacing but it, cosmetically, looks better

with Dimarzio i believe they call the pickups "F-spaced" when the poles are spaced for a floyd

 

[kjrocks]

Re: need recommendation for hi-gain pup

Grab yourself a DD and be done with it.You'll be all set,

 

[gania13]

Re: need recommendation for hi-gain pup

ok i think i will buy a JB or a DD
is there a lot of difference between them?
thanks

 

[OlinMusic]

Re: need recommendation for hi-gain pup

I have nothing but good things to say about the Air Zone for metal or classic rock (if you like the Dimarzio feel)

 

[PoorMan]

Re: need recommendation for hi-gain pup

The JB is more "middy". Either you love the JB or you hate it, there is no middle of the road with that pickup. People who hate it say it's "shrill sounding". Those who like it like the way it cuts and it's brighter tone. The JB works well in some guitars for some styles of music and not so much for others (IMO). Personally, I find it a little shrill for most applications, but your amp and guitar will have a lot to do with that. (Not trying to start a JB war here, this is merely my opinion)

I think the DD will be a little fatter sounding, because you have a Floyd on your guitar you might want to take that into consideration (IMO).

However, you said you wanted something that sounded "sharp"...The JB is certainly that...like an ice pick.

 

[fusion101]

Re: need recommendation for hi-gain pup

The DD absolutely its thicker sounding which u need for a floyd rose ibanez

 

[gania13]

Re: need recommendation for hi-gain pup

ok i think i'll go for the DD.
and what about the invader? what do you say about it?

 

[Farmer Ted]

Re: need recommendation for hi-gain pup

I just put a DD trem spaced in my rg550 which is similar to yours but with maple neck, and I like it in this guitar.

 

[PoorMan]

Re: need recommendation for hi-gain pup

I think you'd prefer the DD based on the bands you listed.

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: need recommendation for hi-gain pup

the pole-spacing is kinda more cosmetic of having the poles line up with the treble strings on a floyd you dont neccesarily need trem-spacing but it, cosmetically, looks better

Right up until the point where you notice that the hgih and low E strings aren't as loud as the rest. Get the TB version of whatever you get.


BTW, Take a look at the Parallel Axis Distortion Trembucker. It's made specifically for your type of guitar.

 

[PoorMan]

Re: need recommendation for hi-gain pup

Right up until the point where you notice that the hgih and low E strings aren't as loud as the rest. Get the TB version of whatever you get.


BTW, Take a look at the Parallel Axis Distortion Trembucker. It's made specifically for your type of guitar.

He's right about the spacing, get a trembucker.

He's right about the pickup too! I always forget about Parallel Axis pickups. The Parallel Axis Distortion Trembucker is an excellent suggestion...I second that pickup recommendation.

 

[Nite_Maresz_25]

Re: need recommendation for hi-gain pup

Duncan Distortion should rule in that.
On a side note: I played a high-end basswood RG with the DiMarzio/Ibz pickups in it and it sounded AMAZING!!! perfect for what you play