Members IvIark Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 I've test driven a Bullseye on a couple of occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Milkman1 Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 Originally posted by IvIark I've test driven a Bullseye on a couple of occasions. And which models of EMGs are in that guitar? There are sugnificant differences between one EMG and another. In a Les Paul I like and 89 in the bridge and an 85 in the neck. The 85 has a warm smooth tone, almost like Eric johnson if he used humbuckers. The 89 had bite and growl but cleans up extraordinarly well with the tap feature. I've tried an 81 and didn't like it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jec Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 Ooo, ooo, I want to play.... I've played EMGs in Les Pauls and other assorted guitars. Final answer... They suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IvIark Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 Originally posted by Milkman1 And which models of EMGs are in that guitar? 81 and 85. And I'm not just saying this to annoy you, but I preferred the sound of an Epiphone in the shop with passives. I've also used a Steinberger with SA/SA/85 and much preferred Super Distortion and Lil59 / JB Jr combinations. Like I said though it's all opinion, but active pickups just don't do anything for me at all and this is especially the case in a Les Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Milkman1 Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 "I want a thick, beefy, chunky, brutal distortion in my LP. Which pickup is best?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The answer is EMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IvIark Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 Originally posted by Milkman1 "I want a thick, beefy, chunky, brutal distortion" Buy one of those weird shaped pointy things with EMGs and a wall of Quadruple Rectifiers seems like the right answer to me. If you want thick, beefy, chunky, but toneful distortion then there are better options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dakine Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 No contest;www.bareknucklepickups.co.ukemail Tim (owner/designer) and he will steer you right.Warpigs are the MEATIEST they do (22+k) and NOT active!!! Just ordered a calibrated set for my Custom SG.In an LP Mules or Cold Sweats are VERY popular.Check out the site and "players room" in the forum for plenty of different clips.Tim IS the man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Milkman1 Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 Originally posted by IvIark Buy one of those weird shaped pointy things with EMGs and a wall of Quadruple Rectifiers seems like the right answer to me. Please. More stereotypical crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DonP Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 Originally posted by 70's Strat the gibson stock humbuckers that r already in the LP's +1 What pickups do you have right now? You have to know where you are in order to figure out where you're going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IvIark Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 Originally posted by Milkman1 Please.More stereotypical crap. What's stereotypical? Guitarists who want "brootal" distortion using pointy guitars with EMGs? If some guitarists fit the stereotype you can't criticise other people for noticing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JimAnsell Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 the jb in my lp custom is awesome. i have dimarzio breeds in my DC, and they're pretty nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members peavey_impact Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 I don't use EMG's, but anyone who says that they sound sterile or bad just has poor technique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Milkman1 Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 You get used to certain gear and learn to get the sounds you like from it. First, I have said it before, but, I don't play metal. Nothing against it, it's just not my bag. I play classic rock and original rock in a similar vein. I've used EMGs almost exclusively for decades with great results and in my opinion, great tone. Recently I was given a beta sample of a handmade(and gorgeous) guitar to try out for a few months at gigs for the purpose of helping the builder refine his process. The guitar in question had Fralins. I HATED them. I realize that they are prized and considered high end, but they buzzed and were pretty gutless to my ears. BUT I tried them myself. I can't say they suck, and I can't say they are only good for blues or country. (I use EMGs for those genres). I CAN say I don't like them. Over the years I've tried pretty much every major pick up make that has come along. I know what I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members _pete_ Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 I have a concert video from Gary Moore's Wild Frontier tour. In that show he plays Charvel Strats with one EMG and a Floyd. His tone is absolutely awesome. It is in no way cold or sterile. Everytime I watch that show I want to buy an EMG equipped Strat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IvIark Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 Originally posted by peavey_impact I don't use EMG's, but anyone who says that they sound sterile or bad just has poor technique You may well be right, but if I can get a tone that I am completely happy with despite my poor technique and passive pickups, then I'm happy enough with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IvIark Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 Originally posted by pete n. I have a concert video from Gary Moore's Wild Frontier tour.In that show he plays Charvel Strats with one EMG and a Floyd. His tone is absolutely awesome. It is in no way cold or sterile.Everytime I watch that show I want to buy an EMG equipped Strat. But what was he using in his signature Les Paul which is what this thread is about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Europa760 Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 Originally posted by Tonemeister69 as if you can't find threads on, 'What pickups for my Les Paul?' Search harder Originally posted by Omri_Maor SEARCH!!!! Look to you upper right hand screen!! Its pretty hilarious, a week has never passed by here without this thread. We should ban them so once something is spoken about once, its not allowed to be spoken about again? that sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members peavey_impact Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 Originally posted by IvIark You may well be right, but if I can get a tone that I am completely happy with despite my poor technique and passive pickups, then I'm happy enough with that. Im a passive pickup guy myself. But its only because I don't like {censored}in with batteries. Seriously though, there is no way that EMG could have become one of the top pickup manufacturers if their pickups are "cold" or "lifeless". WTF does that mean anyway?? Look at the hundreds of artists who use them. Obviously they do something right. That being said, I'll choose a Duncan or Dimarzio over an EMG any day, just because they are cheaper, no batteries or rewiring involved, and to me they sound different, but just as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IvIark Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 Originally posted by peavey_impact Seriously though, there is no way that EMG could have become one of the top pickup manufacturers if their pickups are "cold" or "lifeless". WTF does that mean anyway?? Who said cold and lifeless? I said that in my opinion they aren't the best pickups for transmitting one of the Les Paul's best charateristics which is its warmth. Originally posted by peavey_impact Look at the hundreds of artists who use them. Obviously they do something right. How many active pickup users do you know compared to passive? I bet there are hundreds of users of Squire Strats but that doesn't mean everyone should want one! But my poiint is, I'm not even saying they're wrong, because how can someones subjective opinion be wrong? I'm just saying that to me they aren't anywhere near a good as any passive pickup I've used. Originally posted by peavey_impact That being said, I'll choose a Duncan or Dimarzio over an EMG any day, just because they are cheaper, no batteries or rewiring involved, and to me they sound different, but just as good. Whatever floats your boat, to me they are easier to fit, less messing about and sound better. So it's an even easier decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members peavey_impact Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 Originally posted by IvIark Who said cold and lifeless? Do a search on cold and lifeless on this forum and i guarantee every hit will be about EMGs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members angus_old Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 they sound like playing through a radio somehow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IvIark Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 Originally posted by peavey_impact Do a search on cold and lifeless on this forum and i guarantee every hit will be about EMGs. Well if that's the concensus of opinion not everyone can be wrong can they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members peavey_impact Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 Originally posted by IvIark Well if that's the concensus of opinion not everyone can be wrong can they? I'm not saying anyone is wrong, i just don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IvIark Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 Originally posted by peavey_impact I'm not saying anyone is wrong, i just don't get it. Have you played a Les Paul with EMGs? If you haven't just try it and then try if with a really good set of passives in and then decide which you think is best.There's nothing to get, it's just our opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members _pete_ Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 Originally posted by IvIark But what was he using in his signature Les Paul which is what this thread is about? I was making a point that EMG's don't always take away tone and warmth since this thread seemed to take a detour in that direction.Earlier in the thread I stated that I feel you can get a better tone using a good clean and clear pickup and get the distortion from the amp. I used to be into high output pickups but have found that a good PAF type pickup with a good amp get's you a better, less muddy tone.Edited to add "In my opinion". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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