Anyone try the "Hex" pickups from Guitarfetish.com?

[Inazone]

Here is the link: http://yhst-50206111187217.stores.ya...ovmepiblm.html

They *look* like Dimarzios (Super 3 or PAF Pro) but the specs don't match either. If they really were excess inventory from a guitar manufacturer, and that manufacturer happened to be Ibanez, then Dimarzio wouldn't be a bad guess, but looks don't amount to much.

It doesn't really matter to me what they are, if they're any good. Has anyone tried these pickups? I'm looking for something to put in a Jackson Stealth with an ash body. I was thinking Full Shred, but these sure would be cheaper...

[GodWentPUNK]

Hum?...Did you see this:

"Now remember- these are NOT GFS PICKUPS!! So if you really are looking for great tone I strongly suggest you step up a few bucks for a set of our GFS pickups- But hey- for $30 HOW CAN YOU GO WRONG??"

I've never heard of the GFS pickups but they are well priced.

joe...

[Inazone]

Yup, I read the whole thing through several times. I had already placed a tuner order, but went back and ordered the Hex pickups as well. A couple of people over on Harmony Central's forums had them and were happy, so I decided to give it a shot. If I can get two pickups for half the price of a new Full Shred, I'm willing to take my chances.

[Leo Chang]

the webpage says you can use Duncan wiring instructions for these... so they are probably Duncans?

Even though the one you linked to looks very Dimarzio, they have another pickup on blowout that looks very Duncan-ish

[CharvelRocker]

those look like Ibanez INF or V series pickups.

[Inazone]

those look like Ibanez INF or V series pickups.

That's what I'm betting they are. Who knows, maybe they'll be junk, but the stock Jackson pickups in my Stealth are just plain dull. My past experience with stock Jacksons has usually been the opposite - too bright and fizzy - so I was surprised at how dead these sound.

It'll be a while before I get it all done, as I'm also replacing the tuners and ebonizing the fretboard, but I'll post some sort of review eventually.

[zeegler]

They can't be Duncans. Duncans don't have hex poles.

[CharvelRocker]

the INF4 at the bridge is a really sweet pickup when paired with the INF3 at the neck. The V series pickups in the one Prestige RG (the like $750ish one) are really nice to. I'd go for it

[UFORocks]

GFS pickups aren't bad for the price. Sometimes they run deals on ebay, and start them out at $0.99. I picked up a set of FAT PAF pickups with gold covers for $15 +shipping. They're really quiet too.

Later,

Steve

[RobRR]

They can't be Duncans. Duncans don't have hex poles.

Tell the screamin demon that.

[toejam]

You can also order hex poles on Duncans in their Custom Shop.

[zeegler]

I'll just shut up and stand in the corner now.

[straycat]

GFS pickups are pretty good really.The little killer singles are bad ass.

[jrnic]

I have a guitar (Strat style) with a GFS "Distortion" HB in the bridge and 2 of their "hot" single coils and I'm pretty happy with them. The HB blows away the singles in output but it does have a sound similar to the Duncan Distortion, so I'm pretty happy with them. Especially the price ($20 for the HB and $15 for a matched set of 3 singles coils from their "blowout" section).

[Alvin_Wilson]

Here is the link: http://yhst-50206111187217.stores.ya...ovmepiblm.html

They *look* like Dimarzios (Super 3 or PAF Pro) but the specs don't match either. If they really were excess inventory from a guitar manufacturer, and that manufacturer happened to be Ibanez, then Dimarzio wouldn't be a bad guess, but looks don't amount to much.

It doesn't really matter to me what they are, if they're any good. Has anyone tried these pickups? I'm looking for something to put in a Jackson Stealth with an ash body. I was thinking Full Shred, but these sure would be cheaper...

I ordered a set of these last week. I should have them on Tuesday. I have also used GFS rail singles ('lil Killers or 'lil Punchers, I can't remember which) in a DK2 that I had. I really like his pickups. When I get these installed, I will post a review.