Replacing original pickups- Suggestions

[fusionhh]

I am in the hunt for new pickups and was wondering what everyones thoughts were...

[shadowcat]

Re: Replacing original pickups- Suggestions

My favourite bridge pickup is the Duncan Distortion.
Pure aggression and balls.

Dunno, I just like it. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[guitarsjb]

Re: Replacing original pickups- Suggestions

DiMarzio X2N here...

[ExodusAttack]

Re: Replacing original pickups- Suggestions

I'd vote for Bill Lawrence L-500XL. Hot as hell, tight chunky bottom end and it's quite cheap too considering the quality.

[fusionhh]

Re: Replacing original pickups- Suggestions

Any thoughts on the Shredder SH 10 ?

[Soltan]

Re: Replacing original pickups- Suggestions

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My favourite bridge pickup is the Duncan Distortion.
Pure aggression and balls.

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+1 on the Duncan Distortion. I also like the sound of a Duncan Jazz in the neck.

-Sol

[Newc]

Re: Replacing original pickups- Suggestions

Keep in mind you don't want a high-gain pickup in the bridge with a high-gain amp - you'll get nothing but white noise from your amp due to oversaturation.

[fusionhh]

Re: Replacing original pickups- Suggestions

Never thought of that...that is why I ask you guys....Knowledge is Power....

[Leo Chang]

Re: Replacing original pickups- Suggestions

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Keep in mind you don't want a high-gain pickup in the bridge with a high-gain amp - you'll get nothing but white noise from your amp due to oversaturation.

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+1

My favorite distortion sounds have all been created with low output pickups + high-gain amps.

(Or moderate output pickups with moderate gain amps.)

Best combination of clarity, sweetness, and balls IMHO [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

Of course, this type of sound may not necessarily suit your style of playing...

[fusionhh]

Re: Replacing original pickups- Suggestions

So what are your thoughts Newc....putting them in a 93 Fusion HH...

[slayer]

Re: Replacing original pickups- Suggestions

I bet you would love a Rio Grande BBQ Bucker in the bridge of that guitar. about 12.5K pickup and crunch out the wazoo!! Jack.

[pusikurac]

Re: Replacing original pickups- Suggestions

depends in which wood combination you're putting pu's. what sounds great in one combination in other may not

[TheSteveMan]

Re: Replacing original pickups- Suggestions

I think the Duncan Custom is pretty sweet. It has a nice chunky sound.
I haven't tried the Distortion but I've heard nothing but good things about it.

59 for the neck all the way!

[fusionhh]

Re: Replacing original pickups- Suggestions

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depends in which wood combination you're putting pu's. what sounds great in one combination in other may not

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Solid Mahogany Body....what do you think ? Shredder or Distortion at the bridge ?

[straycat]

Re: Replacing original pickups- Suggestions

My 92 fusion H-H(MAH) has a JB(n) and duncan distortion(b).Its got some big tone.Going to install an rsguitarworks pot upgrade kit this weekend.Have been toying with the idea of putting in a set of WCR Darkbursts.I love hand made pickups.