What pickup should I get?

[milkandmeat]

You guys seem to know everything about Duncans so I figure I might as well ask the most knowledgable. I'm only 21 and go to school and work, so I don't play live or anything. All I have right now is a Line 6 Flextone II (2x12) Combo. I primarily play metal/"punk" (whatever that means now) and hard music. My amp tends to be at times muddy (sounds kinda like someone through a wet towel over it) and really "woofy" during palm-muting (not the good kind of bass). I want something bright and smooth sounding, with enough output to produce really bright harmonics (pinch). Also really chunky and hard-hitting pam-muting. I had an LP with a JB and it sounded good but a lot of the time it sounded somewhat muddy and dull. I'm getting a Schecter (probably 006 Elite). I know I'm not going to get everything I want, but considering everything I said, what do you guys think would be my best bet? I know you are all mostly SD guys but I was considering possibly an EMG 85 too, just to throw that into the mix. Thanks guys.

 

[theodie]

Re: What pickup should I get?

Full Shred or the Custom 5! If you want LOTS of brightness, go for the Demon! Overall, the Custom 5 will be the most versatile.

 

[usagi]

Re: What pickup should I get?

I found the Dimebucker is very articulate, great with pinch harmonics and has a decent growl with distortion. I would be cautious pairing EMGs with a solid state amp. Try it first to see if you like it. I played several Line 6 amps before I bought my Cyber Twin and I never liked the sound that came out of them with active EMGs (at least 81s).

 

[milkandmeat]

Re: What pickup should I get?

i've been planning on probably just getting the regular custom.....but will that be good enough to get the chunky metal PM sound and bright hamronicS?

 

[italic zero]

Re: What pickup should I get?

The Custom would be my suggestion. Not the brightest pickup that Duncan makes, but certainly not dark.

 

[theodie]

Re: What pickup should I get?

The Custom would be my suggestion. Not the brightest pickup that Duncan makes, but certainly not dark.

+1!!! I suggested the Custom 5 becasue its bright but, the Custom is actually my fvaorite Duncan pickup!