EMG into the Rhoads

[OldSchoolMetal]

I think I am going to go with a EMG in my Bond Rhoads. Three of my other guitars have them in them and I like the sound. Now I have to decide which one. Either a 81 or a 85. Which one would you guys go with? I like the 85 in my Gibson V alot. The Explorer and Rhoads Pro have the 81 in them. The Rhoads sounds better to me than does the Explorer. Wood should not effect the sound of a active pickup should it??

[Sunbane]

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Wood should not effect the sound of a active pickup should it??

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It certainly does - as with any other pickup.

[Drake S.]

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I'ld say go with the 85, with the mahogony body you should get some serious tone out of it.

[quiksilver]

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85

[GodOfRhythm]

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Wood DEFINITLY affects the sound of an active pick-up.

I back the 85. More low end growl, especially in mahogany, without getting oversaturated or too dark. [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

[Grahf]

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if wood didn't affect the sound of active pickups, you could just buy a shit 100$ squier and it would sound the exact same as a RR1 :|

[Sunbane]

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if wood didn't affect the sound of active pickups, you could just buy a shit 100$ squier and it would sound the exact same as a RR1 :|

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Or even better, a shit $50 plywood Hondo. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[OldSchoolMetal]

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Looks like I will go with the 85 then. I like the sound of it in my Gibson. Thanks for the opinions. [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

[toejam]

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Definitely 85 in the bridge with either a 60 or 81 in the neck. [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

[thetroy]

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I like the 81 in Mahogony

[OldSchoolMetal]

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I just ordered a 85 today so it will be in the guitar by the end of next week. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[SILENTSCREAM]

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just remember.....stay the FUCK away from the 60 [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[OldSchoolMetal]

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I have only heard the 81 and 85. I take it a 60 sucks ass.

[gkelly]

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81 the classic!!!

[toejam]

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I have only heard the 81 and 85. I take it a 60 sucks ass.

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A 60 doesn't suck ass. It rules as a neck pup, may be a little too bright as a bridge pup, but you'd have to try it and see if it for yourself.