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  • Any experience with these pickups?

    I'm looking for someone with information on the Seymour Duncan Live Wire Heavy Metal humbucker. Anyone had or have these installed in their guitar? I'm considering either that or an EMG 81. I don't really have much experience with active pickups as I've never had a guitar equipped with them. Another thing, how long do the batteries usually last for active pickups?

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    Re: Any experience with these pickups?

    I've got no personal experience with the Live Wires, but here's what I know. They are HOT, especially the Heavy Metal Live Wires. They run on an 18 volt power supply, not 9 like EMGs. The Heavy Metals are for just that, Heavy Metal. Don't expect a great clean out of them. The Classic Live Wires will be more mild. Most people I've heard from have been a little unimpressed with the versatility of the Duncan Live Wires when compared to the EMGs. If you want actives, I would stick with the EMGs. If you want passive pickups, Duncan makes some of the best.

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      Re: Any experience with these pickups?

      Thanks for the info. I'll probably end up buying a set of EMGs.

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