Re: Pickup ideas? 3 humbuckers
with regard to the Lawrence L500 series, I can agree that they are known for being used across many genres. they don't give you a Nuno or a Dime tone, rather than that's what those artists did with it - remember that amps and playing style factor in as well. it's a fairly balanced voice and considered by many to be pretty transparent, which is what can help it transcend so many styles. but I haven't played the Dimebucker, so I can't speak to it.
personally, I tend to prefer a bridge-voiced pickup in the middle position, rather than a neck pickup... at least, when it comes to brands that do make specific voicings for different positions. that seems to allow a good option for lead work that can have a little more body to it and still have some bite. as such, putting a Saturday Night Special in the middle will depend on which one you put in there... the bridge model is a bit edgy, more so than being smooth.
For the type of versatility you're talking about, have you considered the DiMarzio
36th Anniversary pickups? the regular DP103 can go in any position, sorta like the old PAFs were used. and the DP223 is meant for the bridge, with about 12% more volume. they both have pretty balanced EQ voicings, which I seem to find let's more of the flavor of the instrument and the player come through a little more. another fun option that would blend with those is the
Virtual Hot PAF, which isn't made any more. you can still find them here and there.
