What pickups do you want to try right now?
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Let us know how that works out! What is it going in?
Let us know how that works out! What is it going in?
Re: What pickups do you want to try right now?
I'm curious, too!
I bought an Epi LP used with the Slash Set in it, not because I wanted the guitar, but because I got it for a STEAL, swapped out the locking tuners and the Duncans (put in some DragonFires), and sold the Duncans and the guitar for a profit. I played with the Slash PUPs a bit while I had it, but not enough, and I definitely didn't find the "sweet spot" for those pickups
That said, my main axe has an Alnico II Pro in the neck (not the slash signature version – not sure how different they are?) and I LOVE it. I dunno if the bridge would be for me or not
I'm curious, too!
I bought an Epi LP used with the Slash Set in it, not because I wanted the guitar, but because I got it for a STEAL, swapped out the locking tuners and the Duncans (put in some DragonFires), and sold the Duncans and the guitar for a profit. I played with the Slash PUPs a bit while I had it, but not enough, and I definitely didn't find the "sweet spot" for those pickups
That said, my main axe has an Alnico II Pro in the neck (not the slash signature version – not sure how different they are?) and I LOVE it. I dunno if the bridge would be for me or not
Peteshreds
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Currently, I have two sets of pickups on opposite ends of the spectrum that I want to try. 1. Duncan Jeff Loomis Blackouts. They just seem super tight and bitey and like they would be sick for metal. 2. I have a set of Duncan Custom Shop Greenies that I ordered just before SD shut down production. Hopefully they will get here soon once it's safe enough to do so.
Currently, I have two sets of pickups on opposite ends of the spectrum that I want to try. 1. Duncan Jeff Loomis Blackouts. They just seem super tight and bitey and like they would be sick for metal. 2. I have a set of Duncan Custom Shop Greenies that I ordered just before SD shut down production. Hopefully they will get here soon once it's safe enough to do so.
gsammo79
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I've always wanted to try the Slash bridge. The custom shop bridge pickup I've got in this Epi LP 1960 Tribute is an MJ work-of-art, but I've had it in there 2 years. This will hopefully be a fun pickup swap.
From what I've heard, the slash model sounds killer. ill definitely report back after I get it installed
I've always wanted to try the Slash bridge. The custom shop bridge pickup I've got in this Epi LP 1960 Tribute is an MJ work-of-art, but I've had it in there 2 years. This will hopefully be a fun pickup swap.
From what I've heard, the slash model sounds killer. ill definitely report back after I get it installed
Re: What pickups do you want to try right now?
Well, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Slash vs the Custom Shop one, too!
Well, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Slash vs the Custom Shop one, too!
gsammo79
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My custom shop bridge pickup will likely be a different animal. Its got an a5 in it, wound to 12k. Scooped but moderately scooped and has a stout low-end. I had requested the "gimme all your lovin " lead tone when I ordered it.
Its a great pickup. Bold but responsive to pick attack and softens up well. Slightly more mids than a '59 and the highend is a little softer, to my ears. Played it on stage at an open mic and was really happy how well it cut through with a second guitarist. Wasn't sure if it was gonna be *too* scooped.
I've been quick to recommend the custom shop after getting this pickup. Its not relatively the cheapest option but they seem to absolutely knock your tone request out of the park. If I had a few more axes I'd have custom shop pickups in them
My custom shop bridge pickup will likely be a different animal. Its got an a5 in it, wound to 12k. Scooped but moderately scooped and has a stout low-end. I had requested the "gimme all your lovin " lead tone when I ordered it.
Its a great pickup. Bold but responsive to pick attack and softens up well. Slightly more mids than a '59 and the highend is a little softer, to my ears. Played it on stage at an open mic and was really happy how well it cut through with a second guitarist. Wasn't sure if it was gonna be *too* scooped.
I've been quick to recommend the custom shop after getting this pickup. Its not relatively the cheapest option but they seem to absolutely knock your tone request out of the park. If I had a few more axes I'd have custom shop pickups in them
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weepingminotaur
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Never tried Seth Lovers. Would love to give those a whirl sometime. I'm also very curious about the '59/Custom hybrid.
Never tried Seth Lovers. Would love to give those a whirl sometime. I'm also very curious about the '59/Custom hybrid.
Progbusters
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Duality
Dave Mustaine Blackout set
Duality
Dave Mustaine Blackout set
Demanic
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I currently have an X2N in the bridge of my Ibby V-Blade. It replaced the original D-Activator bridge pickup. I like it, a lot.
But I have always wondered how an El Diablo would sound in it. The second model, the one with the twin A2 magnets as rails.
I currently have an X2N in the bridge of my Ibby V-Blade. It replaced the original D-Activator bridge pickup. I like it, a lot.
But I have always wondered how an El Diablo would sound in it. The second model, the one with the twin A2 magnets as rails.
STLMTLHD79
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Duncan Iommi
Dimarzio Satur8
Duncan JB/Jazz 35th aniv (I have 2 sets waiting to be installed!)
Duncan Sentient neck
Duncan Saraceno PATB3
Duncan Iommi
Dimarzio Satur8
Duncan JB/Jazz 35th aniv (I have 2 sets waiting to be installed!)
Duncan Sentient neck
Duncan Saraceno PATB3
Jack_TriPpEr
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The active pickups Seymour Duncan offers related to Mustaine are the LiveWire model. It is a different model than the Blackouts model.
https://www.seymourduncan.com/pickup/dave-mustaine-set
The active pickups Seymour Duncan offers related to Mustaine are the LiveWire model. It is a different model than the Blackouts model.
https://www.seymourduncan.com/pickup/dave-mustaine-set
DeadandBuried
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Re: What pickups do you want to try right now?
I have a few.
Seymour Duncan Invader
SD Nazgul
SD Black Winter
SD Pegasus
SD Blackout
SD Hotrails
Bareknuckle Juggernaut
BKP Ragnarok
EMG 81
I have a few.
Seymour Duncan Invader
SD Nazgul
SD Black Winter
SD Pegasus
SD Blackout
SD Hotrails
Bareknuckle Juggernaut
BKP Ragnarok
EMG 81
UnderTheFlame83
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Duncan Pegasus
Duncan Pearly Gates
Duncan Custom 5
DiMarzio PAF Joe
EMG Bone Breaker set
That's about it for now.
Duncan Pearly Gates
Duncan Custom 5
DiMarzio PAF Joe
EMG Bone Breaker set
That's about it for now.
weepingminotaur
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Pegasus.
Pearly Gates.
Saturday Night Special.
Custom/'59 Hybrid.
Pearly Gates.
Saturday Night Special.
Custom/'59 Hybrid.
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