Jackson dk2 pickup setup

[redluke22]

I just ordered a jackson dk2 and im going to change the pickups, but im a somewhat new guitarist and i still am not sure about the intricacies of the different pickup combos, but will this one work out well?
Bridge: EMG-81 Humbucker
Mid: Seymour Duncan Hot Rails Single coil
Neck: EMG-S3 Single coil

im going for a heavy metal sound, and any help is appreciated. thanks!

[CharvelRocker]

You can't mix non active pickups with EMGs due to EMGS using 25k pots since they are active. Well, you CAN, but the wiring is a bit complex and not something I would recommend for a newer guitarist. I would go EMG85 and two EMG Single Coils (which Im not sure which ones there are or you would want)

[redluke22]

well i was going to have them installed at my local music store anyways.

[Larz]

If you are relatively new to guitar playing, why the need to change the pups anyway? The SD pickups on the newer DK2s are far from lousy.

[Sunbane]

The SD pickups on the newer DK2s are far from lousy.

+1. Why don't you wait and see how they sound like through your rig? You may like them.

[rocksoldier]

+2. The Seymour Duncans on the DK2 is just as good as the Emg´s (Even better in my opinion) So no need to change them.

[emperor_black]

I just ordered a jackson dk2 and im going to change the pickups

that's so wrong! Play the guitar first and then decide!