sd pickups

[showMaster]

hey guys,,
can you tell what sd pickups that can make distorsion sound become clean or overdrive sound if I turn the volume pot of my guitar down,, like paul gilbert or steve vai,, is it because the pickup or the amps??

 

[rspst14]

Re: sd pickups

In general, any pickup will clean up as you roll off the volume.

Ryan

 

[showMaster]

Re: sd pickups

thanks,,
what do you think the best nech humbucker pickup for duncan custom on the bridge? because sometimes I use neck pickup for solo,, pickup that can give good clarity in clean and distortion,,
my guitar body is basswood with maple fretboard,,
thanks,,

 

[Xeromus]

Re: sd pickups

The amp has much to do with it, I think he means how much the distortion will clean up while rolling up the volume, not rolling off the volume itself. I have a carvin legacy, and it has a "hidden feature" that vai had carvin put in the amp, to clean up well when you turn down the volume. It's no that hidden though since they mention it and how it works in the manual, and yes, it does work nicely.

 

[Luke Duke]

Re: sd pickups

The jazz cleans up very well as you roll off the volume. It is also a very clear, articulate pup.

Luke