[MorbidTravis]

Originally Posted by zimbloth

If you're getting a custom, I think it would be wise to go with a passive pickup that can better take advantage of the superior woods and construction that it would feature. EMGs basically sound the same in any guitar they're in. Yes, if it's in an all mahogany set-neck guitar, it will have more girth to it, it's not immune to the woods, but they just really dominate the sound. Also EMGs are really noisy.

Both the 707 and 81-7 have the potential to sound cool, but I'd strongly recommend going with Seymour Duncans, DiMarzios, BKP, etc. If you do want an active pickup, at least get the Seymour Duncan Blackout standard sized pickups. If you opt for EMGs, you will be stuck with those forever due to their oversized 4-string bass housings.

well my next choice was the black out for 7 string, any good?