EMG vs Dimarzio

[guitarist1993]

I'm really looking at upgrading my pickups in a KE3. I'm torn between either the 81/60, the Alexi Laiho signature/ 60, or Diamrzio evolutions.

I'm worried that the Evo's won't have enough balls to it to get the really chunky, heavy distortion. I need it to be clear, articulate with lots of gain, punchy, aggressive, cuts through, good for chugging, tight bass, powerful low mids, searing highs...

any comments are appreciated.

[Jacksons Shred]

Never been a big fan of EMG's, personally, but I've never tried the Evo. What kind of tone are you after?

Isn't Alexi using those blackouts now?

[jacksonpc1]

You better go with EMG's .... What your saying your looking for in a pickup isn't a DiMarzio EVO. The EVO isn't a grind horse it has that hint of blues to it. EMG's are the metalheads best friend in my book.

[guitarist1993]

Never been a big fan of EMG's, personally, but I've never tried the Evo. What kind of tone are you after?

Isn't Alexi using those blackouts now?

Idk, he's got a signature EMG pickup that just came out. But on the COB website it says he uses Duncans. So now I'm confused.

[toxikdeth]

evos are going to be clearer but emgs are going to be more balsy but i dont really like the sound of them if i were you i would go for a dimarzio distortion

[guitarist1993]

As for what kind of tone I'm after, I need tight crunchy rhythms, and leads that can cut through well. I need it to be hot, but still stay clear. I need a pickup that can do a lot of work breaking the signal up, since I have a VERY clean amp.

[wilkinsi]

I can vouch for the Evo's. Got a pair of them in my Nebula WR1. I may do the same to my other WR1 next month (when I got money again).

[themisfit138]

If you have the money , you might want to check out Bare Knuckle. I had a Holy Diver it sounded clear and still had balls. And I hear a Warpig is even better.

[guitarist1993]

If you have the money , you might want to check out Bare Knuckle. I had a Holy Diver it sounded clear and still had balls. And I hear a Warpig is even better.

I've heard good things about those, but I really wanna be able to play something before I buy it.

[jacksonsl1t]

I have been installing pickups for years and when I read what you are looking for it sound just like the discription of an EMG. The EMG is going to give you all you are looking for. The EVO sounds best when mounted in a pickguard ala Steve Vai. My experience has been that they do not sound as good mounted directly to the body or in pickup rings. Hope this helps. Personally I use Seymour Duncans.

[etepbbb]

EMG's

[DonP]

Do you have room in the control cavity for a battery?

[guitarist1993]

Do you have room in the control cavity for a battery?

Yep

[Dreamland_Rebel]

forget the Evo. way too boxy sounding. try the Dimarzio Super Distortion.

[Jacksonguy666]

I believe the alexi laiho signature is the EMG Hz-H2