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After long deliberation, I've decided to give my '88 Model 6 a present of some replacement pick-ups. Authenticity is all very well, but the relative weakness of its stock Jackson p/ups has really become apparent to me now I have a '95 San Dimas Standard (with Di Marzios) to compare them to.
It would really helpful if some of you could advise me on what you've found to be the best p/ups to slot into an instrument like this.
My '95 guitar is a really good all-purpose rock instrument, so I can now afford to allow the '88 Model 6 to indulge in full the Heavy Metal side of my musical tastes. Of course, the Model 6 has an H/S/S p/up layout, so I am looking to get the full range of tonal possibilities you can get from that configuration - I don't want something that only does high distortion stuff fantastically and sounds poor for other uses. But I do want to get a real 80s Metal sound (a la Scorpions, Maiden, Priest, etc.), as well as richness of tone when playing clean on neck or neck/middle settings. Am I wanting too much, or is there some combination that'll give me that?
Another consideration is whether I'll still be able to get the benefit of the guitar's active mid-range boost facility if I use different p/ups. It is a nice bonus, and I'd be reluctant to lose it.
All ideas gratefully accepted!
It would really helpful if some of you could advise me on what you've found to be the best p/ups to slot into an instrument like this.
My '95 guitar is a really good all-purpose rock instrument, so I can now afford to allow the '88 Model 6 to indulge in full the Heavy Metal side of my musical tastes. Of course, the Model 6 has an H/S/S p/up layout, so I am looking to get the full range of tonal possibilities you can get from that configuration - I don't want something that only does high distortion stuff fantastically and sounds poor for other uses. But I do want to get a real 80s Metal sound (a la Scorpions, Maiden, Priest, etc.), as well as richness of tone when playing clean on neck or neck/middle settings. Am I wanting too much, or is there some combination that'll give me that?
Another consideration is whether I'll still be able to get the benefit of the guitar's active mid-range boost facility if I use different p/ups. It is a nice bonus, and I'd be reluctant to lose it.
All ideas gratefully accepted!
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