Guitar Thread ... Look what i just bought

DaTT

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...and I even drove in to the always lovely US of A to get them.
 

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Do the 18V mod to it, I heard it takes some of the sterilenes out of the 81. I dig the 85 but could never get on with the 81.

I have a pair of 707's in my baritone which are 7 string width versions of the 85.

You might even reverse them and put the 81 in the neck as I heard that helps too. Disregard this if you love the 81 already :)
 

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Do the 18V mod to it, I heard it takes some of the sterilenes out of the 81. I dig the 85 but could never get on with the 81.

I have a pair of 707's in my baritone which are 7 string width versions of the 85.

You might even reverse them and put the 81 in the neck as I heard that helps too. Disregard this if you love the 81 already :)

I have yest to install them.....got a little refinishing to do yet. I really hope to get most of it done this weekend.
 

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Nice. I had never messed with any actives except the one in my Music Man until I put a Duncan Blackout in the guitar I built. I love the response and punch I get with it, and I've been thinking about doing something similar in my other guitars. What Ibanez are these going in?
 

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Nice. I had never messed with any actives except the one in my Music Man until I put a Duncan Blackout in the guitar I built. I love the response and punch I get with it, and I've been thinking about doing something similar in my other guitars. What Ibanez are these going in?

RG 370DX

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That's a common set, but cool for you. I've never tried those, though. I've always used Dimarzio pickups.

You'll have to do some routing to get those to fit, right?
 

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That's a common set, but cool for you. I've never tried those, though. I've always used Dimarzio pickups.

You'll have to do some routing to get those to fit, right?

Nah, I was told there would be enough room in the cavity....but time will tell.
 

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I tend to think I know a lot about guitars but I have no clue what you guys are talking about. I get lost around pointy guitars.
 

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He shouldn't have to, don't EMG's fit in humbucker cavities?

Yes, but I think it was the fact that these are active and require a battery whereas my current setup is passive....at least that what I took it to mean.
 

LikeLinus

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EMG = fail. Do yourself a favor and sell the ZW EMGs for a set of Rio Grande BBQs.

Shut your mouth. EMG = Best Pickups ever (if you play rock or metal). EMGs flat out freaking rock. I have them in all of my guitars but one. I have Seymore Duncans in my Lamb of God ESP Signature Model. I've consider changing those out...lol
 

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I bet its a great choice, as long as you have a good enough amp. I hear a lot about upgrading pickups in Ibanez guitars like that.

I have a SAS36FM which from all I can tell has decent pickups but a lot of people upgrade. But for me I doubt my amp is good enough to be worth it. I just want to get rid of that damn floating bridge crap so I can tune down freely, etc.
 

EarthwormJim

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Yes, but I think it was the fact that these are active and require a battery whereas my current setup is passive....at least that what I took it to mean.

I don't know how big the pot cavity is, but usually a 9v battery can fit.
 

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Shut your mouth. EMG = Best Pickups ever (if you play rock or metal). EMGs flat out freaking rock. I have them in all of my guitars but one. I have Seymore Duncans in my Lamb of God ESP Signature Model. I've consider changing those out...lol

If you want a life-less pickup, then by all means buy an EMG. I'm sure you've never heard of Rio Grande and that is your reasoning for your ignorance. I'd be more than happy to put either my DiMarzio FRED or Tone Zone up against an EMG any day.
 

LikeLinus

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If you want a life-less pickup, then by all means buy an EMG. I'm sure you've never heard of Rio Grande and that is your reasoning for your ignorance. I'd be more than happy to put either my DiMarzio FRED or Tone Zone up against an EMG any day.

I don't think you took the time to read what I wrote. EMG's are heavily used throughout the rock and metal world. They are great for heavy distortion. I run everything through a 5150 head and it sounds fantastic. How many metal/rock musicians are running Rio Grande pickups in their guitars? But I guess all of those professional musicians are wrong, but you of course.

I'm not saying there is anything wrong with other pickups. I personally choose EMGs and so do a lot of other people. I def wouldn't say they are crap.
 

edro

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I have no idea what you are talking about, but I wish I could play the electric guitar! :D
 

Platypus

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If you want a life-less pickup, then by all means buy an EMG. I'm sure you've never heard of Rio Grande and that is your reasoning for your ignorance. I'd be more than happy to put either my DiMarzio FRED or Tone Zone up against an EMG any day.

Tone is subjective, that said I prefer passive pickup tone as well for most things.

The EMG tone and active pickups in general are good for certain tones and applications in my opinion. For example I have a 7 string baritone that I have detuned to B and C tunings and the EMG stays tight and clear even with that much signal going to it.
 

Fritzo

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Dear Gear Snobs:

STFU. Everyone has their own idea of what sounds good, and there is no one correct answer. If he likes EMG pickups, then more power to him. They're well made and popular, so there must be some people that think they do things right.

As for these being active pickups, you're going to have to modify the body if you don't currently have active pickups installed. You'll need a cavity on the back of the guitar with a battery compartment for easy changing. One 9V will last about 20-30 hours of playing.
 

DaTT

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Dear Gear Snobs:

STFU. Everyone has their own idea of what sounds good, and there is no one correct answer. If he likes EMG pickups, then more power to him. They're well made and popular, so there must be some people that think they do things right.

As for these being active pickups, you're going to have to modify the body if you don't currently have active pickups installed. You'll need a cavity on the back of the guitar with a battery compartment for easy changing. One 9V will last about 20-30 hours of playing.

I think the cavity that is there already will suffice. Just gonna be a little tight.
 

Fritzo

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I think the cavity that is there already will suffice. Just gonna be a little tight.

Are you going to be able to reach it to change the battery though? If you have to unstring your guitar everytime you need a new 9V, that'll suck :)