what pickup? death metal sound :P

[mat9316]

hi
i bought a cheap flying v looks like a jackson kvx.
basicaly, i want a bridge pickup which has great bass tones for drop tuning (c#) and harmonics like a
b a s t a r d!
i have and invader but im sure u can getter a betta sound.
i dont want an active pickup like one where u need a battery to use it.
what do u think?

duncan distortion?
screaming demon?
dimebucker?
any better models?

any info apreciated!
cheers for readin
mat

 

[BigBazz]

Re: what pickup? death metal sound

i would of thought youd want less bass for lower tuning to keep the sound tight and not mushy and flabby

 

[Guitarist]

Re: what pickup? death metal sound

DDb and DDn absolutely screams.

 

[BigBazz]

Re: what pickup? death metal sound

a Jb has harmonics like a bastard, maybe you should use that

 

[Edgecrusher]

Re: what pickup? death metal sound

DD... Dime... maybe an X2N or an EMG81/85

I know you said no actives but why not?

 

[JB_From_Hell]

Re: what pickup? death metal sound

Since you already have an Invader, give it a shot. Do you happen to know what kind of wood the guitar is made of?

 

[bloodswords]

Re: what pickup? death metal sound

Invader would give you that. i get great results from Screamin Demon/ CC as well...

 

[Kac]

Re: what pickup? death metal sound

My suggestions try the Invader first, then the Distortion, then the JB
If you might want something a little more inexpensive, but still great quality, then try the Bill Lawrence L-500XL awesome Metal pick-up.
Rock On :smoker:

 

[aaronsdmf]

Re: what pickup? death metal sound

jb

 

[Davey]

Re: what pickup? death metal sound

i got a JB and use it for dropC. growls like a mofo. i think the distortion would be even better. many like the invader for drop tuning, but i dont know about it. i'd have to use it myself to give ya a better idea about it, the dimebucker sure sounds like a good choice too

 

[some_dude]

Re: what pickup? death metal sound

I used to use a JB for drop C and it sounded great. Very bassy and chunky sounding, lots of harmonics, ect

I ended up switching to an EMG 85 as it was more percussive and had a tighter rhythm sound to it, yet was still very bassy, though not quite as chunky, and good harmonics.

I can't speak on the other pickups, but I can say that the JB is an excellent choice for drop tuning.