Members LordHypnos Posted June 15, 2005 Members Share Posted June 15, 2005 It doesn't seem like there's all that much to choose from. I play metal and I'm looking for a bridge pickup that can also sound good clean. Any suggestions? I'd also like your input on a matching neck pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shocker Posted June 15, 2005 Members Share Posted June 15, 2005 Someone posted a spam thread about the Duncan JB 7 string version. It's probably been deleted, but the guy posted links to the HC classifieds. You will probably love the JB for metal and I've heard conflicting reports about its ability to clean up (I have to get me one of these at some point). Good luck. //S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members XorAxAx Posted June 16, 2005 Members Share Posted June 16, 2005 My Ibanez UV777BK has DiMarzio Blazes, and they are decent for metal. Decent, but not spectacular. IMHO, YMMV. I don't play much metal any more and will probably sell the UV. I once emailed TV Jones and asked if he would make some 7-string FilterTrons. Despite the perfect spelling, grammar, and eloquence of my email, all intended to convey that I in fact did know what I was talking about, I received no reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mockingbich Posted June 16, 2005 Members Share Posted June 16, 2005 From my experience there's no such thing as a good bridge pickup for metal AND for clean when using 9 and 10 guage strings. There are a few ways to deal with the problem.... pick the perfect metal pickup and then play your clean channel with a little dirt. Or use a volume pedal The only way I've gotten humbuckers to sound good perfectly clean is to lower their output by splitting the coils. If the JB is a 4 conductor pickup you can install a push pull knob and split the coils when playing clean You can also switch to 11 guage or thicker strings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Viesczy Posted June 16, 2005 Members Share Posted June 16, 2005 DiMarzio Tone Zone 7. I have that in all three of my 7 string guitars (in the bridge in two and the neck in the other). It has a great mid bump, pushes tubes well and offers a nice full tone. I would say to stay away from the Evolution 7. That thing is very STERILE sounding to my ears. Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EuphoricGreyGuitar Posted June 16, 2005 Members Share Posted June 16, 2005 just get emgs. yes you have to route the body. yes they're more expensive. but nothing else sounds like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members killswitch_19 Posted June 16, 2005 Members Share Posted June 16, 2005 Agreed on the EMG's. Every passive I've tried sounds fine on the top 6 strings but the low B is muddy as hell. The 707 or 81-7 are tight as {censored} and have clarity for days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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