Which is better SH-6 or SH-5?

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viva_360

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Hi ppl i am not sure which one to get in the future for my replacement. A Distortion or Custom? I have search in the forum and there are mixed opinions........ which one is better for new age heavy metal?

Which is in favour for alder body guitars?

Thanks in Advance!
 
Re: Which is better SH-6 or SH-5?

I would think the distortion would be better for the metal stuff. Or you could always just get both. :D
 
Re: Which is better SH-6 or SH-5?

What is New Age Heavy Metal? I just installed a Custom and through a Rectifier it sounds like post-grunge heavy rock. All the bands that play in drop tuning through a Mesa.
 
Re: Which is better SH-6 or SH-5?

For newer metal the distortion will be the winner. The custom is my most favorite bridge bucker but, it has a bit of a classic vibe to it compared to the DD.
 
Re: Which is better SH-6 or SH-5?

I would be suing this pickup for playing stuff like SHadows Fall, Chimaira, Machine Head, Arch Enemy and Iron Maiden. Mostly thrash metal but the modern kind. Exodus is on the list, Unearth ..........

SH-6 or SH-5.........
 
Re: Which is better SH-6 or SH-5?

hey better is very subjective so let me go this route
custom= very good for many styles, as versilte as a JB ,has a very good output but not over the top, has a big tight bass response,and is aggressive when pushed real good balanced tone real big P.A.F tone
think older Eddie van halen tone on steriods
the DD is like a EMG 81 in that it is very aggressive, has a mean ass growl when pushed,has mucho harmonics,is very clear and is tight
george lynch and randy rhoads used these but those tones are not TRADEMARK duncan distortion sounds, it really has to be tried through your own guitar/amp/effects to really appreciate it
so if you like a metal tone that say's DADDY'S home! get a custom
if you like a metal tone that says I am here to rip off your head then get a DD
 
Re: Which is better SH-6 or SH-5?

Both are pretty aggressive, but I think the Distortion is better suited for the crunchy metal tone used by the bands you listed. Like Wicked said, the Custom is more PAF-ish (but way hotter). I like both pickups, but for your needs I'd definitely go with the Distortion.
 
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Re: Which is better SH-6 or SH-5?

Then it is the Distortion for Grabs! CHEERS! for everyone for submitting there opinions!
 
Re: Which is better SH-6 or SH-5?

Custom = Distortion Lite.

Both are great pickups. One just has a little more oomph to it.
 
Re: Which is better SH-6 or SH-5?

Hey guys!

Does "oomph" means that the Custom has more bass? I've had trouble with a DD in my Les Paul because, when on clean settings, I had a huge difference on the bass between the DD and the middle and neck positions on the switch (I left the original neck PU). It was impossible to use! Any opinion on this?
 
Re: Which is better SH-6 or SH-5?

Engel said:
Hey guys!

Does "oomph" means that the Custom has more bass? I've had trouble with a DD in my Les Paul because, when on clean settings, I had a huge difference on the bass between the DD and the middle and neck positions on the switch (I left the original neck PU). It was impossible to use! Any opinion on this?
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yes the custom has more bass but less mids than the DD
the DD has more ROAR to it also :dance:
 
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