Pickups for soloing in alder

[keitake]

Hi,

I have purchased a duncan Full Shred in the bridge position last 2 weeks. I like it. Very "djenty", the chords played in distortion sounds very clear and tight. The clean is a bit too bright tough. However, when playing solo, there is this thing that I do not like. There is this characteristic fat sound in it and there is no sort of harmonic/high end when playing above 12 fret on the high E string. I will be placing this pickup to the neck and am thinking of purchasing a new pickup for the bridge. What type of pickups would you recommend? For soloing, with great harmonics, in an alder body superstrat.

Thanks,
Kei

 

[zenmindbeginner]

Re: Pickups for soloing in alder

JB or DD

 

[Chuck_Norris]

Re: Pickups for soloing in alder

You might also check the Alt 8. It's darker and fuller sounding than the Full Shred which might be what you want in a bright guitar. The cleans are much better than with most high output pickups out there and the leads are just amazing! Very good and expressive vocal quality, lots of harmonics. I think you'll love it

For leads, it beats the DD, the FS and many others!

 

[lazyfinger]

Re: Pickups for soloing in alder

JB

 

[darthphineas]

Re: Pickups for soloing in alder

JB

 

[Varg]

Re: Pickups for soloing in alder

JB

 

[dominus]

Re: Pickups for soloing in alder

This will be the only time I recommend it:

JB

 

[Quencho092]

Re: Pickups for soloing in alder

amp? style of music? I'm guessing we're talking high gain metal

 

[Varg]

Re: Pickups for soloing in alder

amp? style of music? I'm guessing we're talking high gain metal

Never mind that, just say JB

 

[keitake]

Re: Pickups for soloing in alder

Hi,

Erm thanks guys for the "quick" replies! Seems like JB would be best for soloing. I mainly play progressive metal but I'm more to soloing, what I know is, I definitely do not want an Invader. One question, would the JB's sound in the bridge fit the FS in the neck? If it doesn't I'm thinking of purchasing the Jb/59 or JB/Jazz combo.

Thanks again guys,
Keitake

 

[hamerfan]

Re: Pickups for soloing in alder

I would not give up on the FS at this point. If you have a source for magnet i would get a A8 for the FS. Nearly all my bridge pickups have A8 magnets (i did not like the Alt8 - to dark for my taste). There is a Custom 8 in a Les Paul and a Screaming Demon A8 in a Alter Strat. The A8 magnet give you more mids 'n' meat and enhances the harmonics greatly.

 

[darthphineas]

Re: Pickups for soloing in alder

I have a few alder guitars with the JB bridge and FS neck. it works out great for my applications. they both work well to split for clean tones as well. I happened across this config about 11-12 years ago and think it's an under-rated combo for hard rock and metal.

 

[Chuck_Norris]

Re: Pickups for soloing in alder

I have a few alder guitars with the JB bridge and FS neck. it works out great for my applications. they both work well to split for clean tones as well. I happened across this config about 11-12 years ago and think it's an under-rated combo for hard rock and metal.

Then you would LOVE the DiMarzio LiquiFire in the neck It has a similar character but much more personality. It's just better in everything it does, believe me.

 

[darthphineas]

Re: Pickups for soloing in alder

isn't that the Pettruci (sp?) pup of choice? good suggestion! thanks!

 

[Chuck_Norris]

Re: Pickups for soloing in alder

isn't that the Pettruci (sp?) pup of choice? good suggestion! thanks!

Exactly. Try it out if you have the chance. I was using the Full Shred neck for quite some time but never really got along with it. The LiquiFire, on the other hand, was instant love! I can only recommend it.

 

[marcello252]

Re: Pickups for soloing in alder

JB, the King of Boldly-Out-of-the-band-mix solo

 

[chris_tw21]

Re: Pickups for soloing in alder

JB/jazz with a pickup booster for the neck pickup would work great.

 

[TSE]

Re: Pickups for soloing in alder

JB or DD and a Demon for the neck