need a pup for my Gibson V...

[sam dimas]

I need something that'll retain the crunch of my amp-jcm 2204,but will help drive it a bit. I play all the old school metal, a la early Metallica, Slayer, Ozzy, Judas Priest, Maiden, you get the pic. Would like something that accentuates the lower strings when palm muted . Im also using a wah, and od. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[ColdVayne]

Re: need a pup for my Gibson V...

Three letters , EMG [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[RacerX]

Re: need a pup for my Gibson V...

...and 2 numbers: 81

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That's what Slayer, Metallica, and Priest have either used or are using.

[paddok]

Re: need a pup for my Gibson V...

Originally posted by RacerX:
...and 2 letters: 81

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That's what Slayer, Metallica, and Priest have either used or are using.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Technically, I believe those are called numbers. [img]graemlins/poke.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[paddok]

Re: need a pup for my Gibson V...

Gaha, got you before the edit ! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[YetAnotherOne]

Re: need a pup for my Gibson V...

If you're moving up from stock Gibson pups and don't want to go the EMG route, you might try one of Gibson's Angus Young or Tony Iommi Signature humbuckers. I have and like both, particularly for 80s rock/metal sounds.

[RacerX]

Re: need a pup for my Gibson V...

Originally posted by PaddoK:
Gaha, got you before the edit ! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I don't know *what* you are talking about, you fake quoter, you! [img]graemlins/images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

[axeman81]

Re: need a pup for my Gibson V...

read my "new EMG configuration" thread in Tech Q&A for MY point of view [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

- Rune.

[toejam]

Re: need a pup for my Gibson V...

For an old-school sound without going active, try a DiMarzio Super Distortion. [img]graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

[Newc]

Re: need a pup for my Gibson V...

Gibson's 500T is also a good choice - or a Dirty Fingers. Those are the highest output pickups Gibson makes, and the DF is basically a Super Distortion copy.
Though I'd personally much prefer a Duncan Distortion in the bridge and a Custom in the neck (but put the bridge model in the neck, not the neck model).

Newc