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    Pickup Suggestions Please

    OK, so I've got a DKMG. I liked the sound right out of the box. But I run a GT6 processor for my preamp and I use a touch of Metal Zone over a Marshall '59 model. I like the marshall crunch, and the added M-Zone adds those extra highs for soloing.

    My problem is this - I just plugged in my old guitar tonite and it blows away the passive Emg HZs in my DKMG. My old guitar is a Musicyo Kramer with Quadrials. I never really thought those pups sounded all that great until now that I compared em to the HZs.

    The Quads sound great with straight Marshall and no Metal zone added - very fat.

    Any Suggestions would help

    bob
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    Re: Pickup Suggestions Please

    Duncan Custom!
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      X2N [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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        EMG 81/85 was my choice and they sound great!
        Karl

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          EMG 85 in the bridge or a Duncan Custom. My Ibanez RGT3120 has Dimarzio PAF's in it and it also sounds awesome.
          "The BLUES is the tonic for what ails ya."

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          • #6
            Re: Pickup Suggestions Please

            +1 on the 81. It's an active pickup though, so have fun with that.

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              Re: Pickup Suggestions Please

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              +1 on the 81. It's an active pickup though, so have fun with that.

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              hello- putting actives in this guitar isn't as bad as converting others. I had mine professionally installed, but would do it myself now. This guitar has an emg turbo booster, so it's already set up with a battery connection. You will have to change the pots and do some sodering. You have a head start with a DKMG over converting most guitars from passive to active pickups.

              karl

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                Re: Pickup Suggestions Please

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                +1 on the 81. It's an active pickup though, so have fun with that.

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                hello- putting actives in this guitar isn't as bad as converting others. I had mine professionally installed, but would do it myself now. This guitar has an emg turbo booster, so it's already set up with a battery connection. You will have to change the pots and do some sodering. You have a head start with a DKMG over converting most guitars from passive to active pickups.

                karl

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                That was another question - If I were to go with an active pup how would the turbo charger be. I mean would there be any problem? And how would I wire it? I'm not sure if I'll go that route yet, but I'll keep it in mind.

                Someone mentioned a custom. I went to SD's site and sampled some pups. I kinda like the Custom Custom. It's got more distortion but still maintains a sound similar to a JB.

                Lately I just think my Hzs are weak so I'll be cruisin eBay for a good deal. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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