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frank falbo · 11-23-2005, 04:37 PM

I think the PAF7 would be a better choice than the Blaze neck pickup. The PAF 7 is clear and articulate, but still has an open midrange while the Blaze is a little more sterile sounding.

I'm not saying the PAF7 is the best choice for you, necessarily, I'm just saying I think it's smarter than the Blaze neck pickup. The Blaze bridge is pretty hot, so it will have some of the same screaming harmonics and overdrive characteristics of the Evo. It doesn't sound like the Evo, I'm just saying it will have similar high gain, high energy dynamics as the Evo, where the Blaze neck and PAF7 will have a cleaner, more manageable sound and feel. So if you liked the way the Evo screamed while playing leads, and you liked how it was overdriving your amp, you can get the Blaze bridge and you won't be sacrificing that part of the sound. If you don't like that, and you prefer to focus entirely on rhythm, then the PAF7/Blaze neck are better choices.

I realize I probably haven't helped you decide, but at least you know how they compare to eachother a little better.

11-23-2005, 04:37 PM	#2
frank falbo ss.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 224 Main Seven: Custom Thanked: 9 / 1	I think the PAF7 would be a better choice than the Blaze neck pickup. The PAF 7 is clear and articulate, but still has an open midrange while the Blaze is a little more sterile sounding. I'm not saying the PAF7 is the best choice for you, necessarily, I'm just saying I think it's smarter than the Blaze neck pickup. The Blaze bridge is pretty hot, so it will have some of the same screaming harmonics and overdrive characteristics of the Evo. It doesn't sound like the Evo, I'm just saying it will have similar high gain, high energy dynamics as the Evo, where the Blaze neck and PAF7 will have a cleaner, more manageable sound and feel. So if you liked the way the Evo screamed while playing leads, and you liked how it was overdriving your amp, you can get the Blaze bridge and you won't be sacrificing that part of the sound. If you don't like that, and you prefer to focus entirely on rhythm, then the PAF7/Blaze neck are better choices. I realize I probably haven't helped you decide, but at least you know how they compare to eachother a little better.