I have an SG, ebony board, mahogany body. I play a lot of different stuff: classic rock, metal, blues, progressive. I can’t decide on a pickup for the bridge, I have a Jazz model going into the neck. I basically want a pickup that isn’t too high output but something that can work for metal and progressive when I need it to. It looks like the Custom or Pegasus can do it and I kinda like the Pegasus. There may be better options though. What do you think? Thanks.
Pegasus for versatility
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Re: Pegasus for versatility
I've got a Pegasus in the bridge of an Ibanez Premium RG 821, which is basswood, maple, rosewood.
I play a wide range of styles with it, from pretty clean at church to heavier alternative styles and flirting with a bit of progressive music here and there [emoji6]
Clean, it's not sparkly/beautiful enough to use by itself imho, unlike P90s, Filtertons, teles, PAFs, etc. Sounds great split with another single coil/split humbucker though.
It's not as high output as I expected, seems less so to me than the SH6... Sounds great, though. There's plenty of demos of it playing metal on YouTube. It's quite mid-scooped, especially next to the Distortion. It's very clear and articulate, I rate it, although I'd personally prefer a bit more mids but that's just me - I'm really a tele bridge pickup guy!
I'm selling the Ibanez and putting the stock bridge pickup back in, if you fancy it [emoji6]
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I've got a Pegasus in the bridge of an Ibanez Premium RG 821, which is basswood, maple, rosewood.
I play a wide range of styles with it, from pretty clean at church to heavier alternative styles and flirting with a bit of progressive music here and there [emoji6]
Clean, it's not sparkly/beautiful enough to use by itself imho, unlike P90s, Filtertons, teles, PAFs, etc. Sounds great split with another single coil/split humbucker though.
It's not as high output as I expected, seems less so to me than the SH6... Sounds great, though. There's plenty of demos of it playing metal on YouTube. It's quite mid-scooped, especially next to the Distortion. It's very clear and articulate, I rate it, although I'd personally prefer a bit more mids but that's just me - I'm really a tele bridge pickup guy!
I'm selling the Ibanez and putting the stock bridge pickup back in, if you fancy it [emoji6]
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Re: Pegasus for versatility
I have a PRS Copy that is mahogany w/ maple cap and has the Pegasus in the bridge (and Sentient in the neck). I like the sound a lot. I use it for mostly down-tuned stuff (drop C), but it sounds great in standard as well. This is my 3rd set of pickups in this guitar over 13 years and my favorite that I've used in it. Although I don't have an SG, I imagine the Pegasus sounding like a lower output version of the Gibson Dirtyfingers pickups... could be totally wrong about that, but I think it'll sound pretty wicked.
I have a PRS Copy that is mahogany w/ maple cap and has the Pegasus in the bridge (and Sentient in the neck). I like the sound a lot. I use it for mostly down-tuned stuff (drop C), but it sounds great in standard as well. This is my 3rd set of pickups in this guitar over 13 years and my favorite that I've used in it. Although I don't have an SG, I imagine the Pegasus sounding like a lower output version of the Gibson Dirtyfingers pickups... could be totally wrong about that, but I think it'll sound pretty wicked.
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Re: Pegasus for versatility
Screamin Demon is a good option, lower output than a C5 but more than a 59
Screamin Demon is a good option, lower output than a C5 but more than a 59
Re: Pegasus for versatility
My other choice is the Black Winter, which also does many things well, and sounds great at all levels of gain. The description makes it sound like an all-metal pickup, but that isn't the case.
My other choice is the Black Winter, which also does many things well, and sounds great at all levels of gain. The description makes it sound like an all-metal pickup, but that isn't the case.
Re: Pegasus for versatility
I have the Pegasus in my Epi Les Paul and agree with Dave's comments. It is versatile and I find it warmer than I expected considering it is promoted as a metal pup. For metal, it is killer and am installing one on a Squier re-build project I am working on where I know it can handle the big tuned-down strings. For cleaner tones, it has a bite that might not be appealing for some jazz players but it is crisp and clear with a decent level of warmth. Those are my thoughts.
Mark
I have the Pegasus in my Epi Les Paul and agree with Dave's comments. It is versatile and I find it warmer than I expected considering it is promoted as a metal pup. For metal, it is killer and am installing one on a Squier re-build project I am working on where I know it can handle the big tuned-down strings. For cleaner tones, it has a bite that might not be appealing for some jazz players but it is crisp and clear with a decent level of warmth. Those are my thoughts.
Mark
Re: Pegasus for versatility
I’ve read the Pegasus is better suited for brighter guitars. Mahogany is more warm, but I’m wondering if the ebony board would make it bright enough to work for this pickup? I’m not sure if that even works, I don’t know much about woods like that. Thanks.
I’ve read the Pegasus is better suited for brighter guitars. Mahogany is more warm, but I’m wondering if the ebony board would make it bright enough to work for this pickup? I’m not sure if that even works, I don’t know much about woods like that. Thanks.
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Re: Pegasus for versatility
I have the Pegasus, and I like it. Its not the kind of sound that grabs you with some visceral impact others have, but I find it to be a nice balanced pickup thats easy to dial in to your own taste. I have an EVH 5153 and I think its a good combo with the Peg. I had the black winters in for about 3 days and they are gone already. They were too hot for my taste, I would have had to change all my settings to make them work for me. The Pegasus is far more polite for me, its versatility is its strength. I can see where some may find it underwhelming, but I think its awesome for the things it doesnt do, give you too much of anything that grows tiresome quickly
I have the Pegasus, and I like it. Its not the kind of sound that grabs you with some visceral impact others have, but I find it to be a nice balanced pickup thats easy to dial in to your own taste. I have an EVH 5153 and I think its a good combo with the Peg. I had the black winters in for about 3 days and they are gone already. They were too hot for my taste, I would have had to change all my settings to make them work for me. The Pegasus is far more polite for me, its versatility is its strength. I can see where some may find it underwhelming, but I think its awesome for the things it doesnt do, give you too much of anything that grows tiresome quickly
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