Pickups
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Rev Donzo
Mad Tone Scientist
Re: Pickups
likemetallica, megadeth, anthrax
Just get whatever those guys use-- and get their amps and FX's too while your at it. (Just Kiddin) but do it if ya can $$$???
If ya want to sound like them thru a cheap amp... Maybe get the distortion's and or more aggressive pups here?
Good Lukster!
likemetallica, megadeth, anthrax
Just get whatever those guys use-- and get their amps and FX's too while your at it. (Just Kiddin) but do it if ya can $$$???
If ya want to sound like them thru a cheap amp... Maybe get the distortion's and or more aggressive pups here?
Good Lukster!
dd12939
New member
Re: Pickups
It would help out to know what amps and effects you're playing through as well as what guitar you have. That said,
Old Metallica = Invader or Distortion
New Metallica = EMGs
Megadeth = JB
Anthrax... Scott Ian has a custom shop pickup (El Diablo)
If you're like me, you typically aren't concerned with getting EXACTLY the tones you hear on the stage and on the record - just want to get close. You can probably get close with any of them really. Another option would be the Custom.
Good luck
It would help out to know what amps and effects you're playing through as well as what guitar you have. That said,
Old Metallica = Invader or Distortion
New Metallica = EMGs
Megadeth = JB
Anthrax... Scott Ian has a custom shop pickup (El Diablo)
If you're like me, you typically aren't concerned with getting EXACTLY the tones you hear on the stage and on the record - just want to get close. You can probably get close with any of them really. Another option would be the Custom.
Good luck
Dying Flesh
New member
Re: Pickups
Don't get a JB it's too shrill in a Alder Jackson.
I suggest a of pair of SH-6
If you want more twang and cut, put a SH-5 in the bridge.
If you are using a Tremolo get the Trembucker versions for the bridge.
I like the SH-8b in a Jackson because they are bright guitars.
Don't get a JB it's too shrill in a Alder Jackson.
I suggest a of pair of SH-6
If you want more twang and cut, put a SH-5 in the bridge.
If you are using a Tremolo get the Trembucker versions for the bridge.
I like the SH-8b in a Jackson because they are bright guitars.
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Dreamland_Rebel
New member
Re: Pickups
if the jb sounds too shrill for you, try using it with a 250k pot instead of the 500k.
if the jb sounds too shrill for you, try using it with a 250k pot instead of the 500k.
Re: Pickups
Im thinking just in duncans because i instaled the zw set on my ltd mh 250, i dont want that exact tone, just some great tone, i usualy use the boss metal zone with a crybaby from hell, through marshall mg30 i justa want that my guitarsound great for soloing and just a little low on the bridge, thanx
Im thinking just in duncans because i instaled the zw set on my ltd mh 250, i dont want that exact tone, just some great tone, i usualy use the boss metal zone with a crybaby from hell, through marshall mg30 i justa want that my guitarsound great for soloing and just a little low on the bridge, thanx
Fusion1
Active member
Re: Pickups
I'd recommend a Distortion bridge TB-06 (get the tremspaced on the Kelly even if it's a fixed bridge). For the neck I;d recommend a 59 or a Jazz.
You will be able to cover alot of territory and SD doesn't make junk so you will have a top notch foundation to work with a quality amp.
I'd recommend a Distortion bridge TB-06 (get the tremspaced on the Kelly even if it's a fixed bridge). For the neck I;d recommend a 59 or a Jazz.
You will be able to cover alot of territory and SD doesn't make junk so you will have a top notch foundation to work with a quality amp.
dd12939
New member
Re: Pickups
Duncan makes pickups in two different pole-piece spacings - standard and trembucker. The trembucker spaced units are essentially the same, just with wider-spaced pole pieces to accomodate for the wider string spacing associated with trem systems like Floyd Rose or Kahler.
Read this link - it will help clear up a lot of general questions: http://www.seymourduncan.com/support/faq.shtml
Duncan makes pickups in two different pole-piece spacings - standard and trembucker. The trembucker spaced units are essentially the same, just with wider-spaced pole pieces to accomodate for the wider string spacing associated with trem systems like Floyd Rose or Kahler.
Read this link - it will help clear up a lot of general questions: http://www.seymourduncan.com/support/faq.shtml
