JustinRhoads1980
Jackson Elitist
Hey SS.org I have a question that has been asked time again and again and has probably gotten redundant to all of you. Pickups suggestions.
My Jackson USA soloist has the stock JB/59' pickups and although they are very versatile, I feel they don't do metal all that well. I want something that is just a bit, fuck I don't know how to explain it but different. Something that is better for palm mutes and sounds great (Completely subjective) and is clear and cuts through and isn't too muddy. I mainly use my neck pickup for cleans and some leads so if that helps at all.
Here are some of the bands I primarily play.
Slayer (SOO MUCH SLAYER), Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Venom, Pantera, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Ozzy Osbourne (Randy Rhoads and Jake E. Lee Era only), and Dream Theatre. I ocassionally also play some GNR and Pink Floyd so I would like something that does decent with those two aswell.
I know that between those bands that there is a wide array of different tones and I am very aware of that which is one of the main culprits why I am having a tough decision on making a move.
So my criteria is not very picky. I'll take active and passive suggestions. Dimarzio and Seymour Duncan. Whatever brand AS LONG as it isn't some boutique builder and such. I heard on another forum to try BKP aftermaths, but I heard on this forum that they tend to lack in some areas and such.
I know there is no real definite answer you guys can give me and I know that they are only suggestions, so what would you guys suggest me and why? Also if you have sound clips and personal experience (Good and Bad) with pickups please let me know as I would really appreciate all the info I can get.
*****MY GUITAR IS AN ALDER BODY WITH A MAPLE NECK THROUGH EQUIPPED WITH A FLOYD ROSE*****
My Jackson USA soloist has the stock JB/59' pickups and although they are very versatile, I feel they don't do metal all that well. I want something that is just a bit, fuck I don't know how to explain it but different. Something that is better for palm mutes and sounds great (Completely subjective) and is clear and cuts through and isn't too muddy. I mainly use my neck pickup for cleans and some leads so if that helps at all.
Here are some of the bands I primarily play.
Slayer (SOO MUCH SLAYER), Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Venom, Pantera, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Ozzy Osbourne (Randy Rhoads and Jake E. Lee Era only), and Dream Theatre. I ocassionally also play some GNR and Pink Floyd so I would like something that does decent with those two aswell.
I know that between those bands that there is a wide array of different tones and I am very aware of that which is one of the main culprits why I am having a tough decision on making a move.
So my criteria is not very picky. I'll take active and passive suggestions. Dimarzio and Seymour Duncan. Whatever brand AS LONG as it isn't some boutique builder and such. I heard on another forum to try BKP aftermaths, but I heard on this forum that they tend to lack in some areas and such.
I know there is no real definite answer you guys can give me and I know that they are only suggestions, so what would you guys suggest me and why? Also if you have sound clips and personal experience (Good and Bad) with pickups please let me know as I would really appreciate all the info I can get.
*****MY GUITAR IS AN ALDER BODY WITH A MAPLE NECK THROUGH EQUIPPED WITH A FLOYD ROSE*****
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