Active Pickups are the #$%@!!!EMG 707 in the S7

daybean · 01-31-2008, 01:39 AM

yeah whats up guys I just installed a EMG 707 in the s7420 and its my first active pickup and this thing is so smooth and all the notes are clear to hear, it cleared a lot of issues other pickups i have heard.

what do i put in the neck, another 707, im looking for a clear sound and a good lead when i do swicth to the neck.
Also i have a blackout set coming in on friday and there going in my custom s7, pics will be posted soon. thanks for any replies.

ibznorange · 01-31-2008, 02:55 AM

if they are coming friday, just wait for the blackouts and install those, no need putting something else in the neck

darren · 01-31-2008, 03:13 AM

Usually people either go with a pair of 707s, or match up a 707 in the neck with an 81-7 in the bridge for a good metal combo.

You may also consider the 60-7 in the neck position if you're looking for more moderate gain and a brighter tone. There's also the new 707TW if you like the option of a single-coil tone in the neck position.

forelander · 01-31-2008, 03:16 AM

Did you have any troubles fitting them, depth wise?

daybean · 01-31-2008, 04:11 AM

depth, i had to trim around the ears of the pickup routing and about 1/8" in depth.

the 707 is for my other s7420 i am considering a 707 or 60 7 for the neck pick up but i know i love the 707 in the bridge.

the other s7420 will have both blackouts in them.

ibznorange · 01-31-2008, 05:30 AM

Gotcha. Id say either another 707 or a 60-7.
I personally adore the 60-7 in both positions, but dont tell jason i said that.

daybean · 01-31-2008, 05:51 AM

well i never tried any other 7 string active,just the emg 707 and it sounds great even when i put it in the clean channel it has a distortion on it that is good too. will putting a 707 or 60-7 in the neck clear the distortion for some clean warm leads. thanks max for your thoughts

Apophis · 01-31-2008, 06:04 AM

Congrats, I love EMG also

daybean · 01-31-2008, 06:13 AM

yeah thats why i started my 2 cent thread on emg and actives.thanks

Rick · 01-31-2008, 10:37 AM

An Ibanez with a 707 through a Flextone II head.

Nice.

01-31-2008, 01:39 AM	#1
daybean ... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mission,TX Posts: 1,387 Real Name: Dayvid Main Seven: Ibanez s7420 Rig: line 6 flextone 200 Thanked: 23	Active Pickups are the #$%@!!!EMG 707 in the S7 yeah whats up guys I just installed a EMG 707 in the s7420 and its my first active pickup and this thing is so smooth and all the notes are clear to hear, it cleared a lot of issues other pickups i have heard. what do i put in the neck, another 707, im looking for a clear sound and a good lead when i do swicth to the neck. Also i have a blackout set coming in on friday and there going in my custom s7, pics will be posted soon. thanks for any replies.

01-31-2008, 02:55 AM	#2
ibznorange Chief Officer/RHLC © Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 8,060 Real Name: Max Main Seven: Dean Vendetta 1.7 Rig: None Thanked: 55	if they are coming friday, just wait for the blackouts and install those, no need putting something else in the neck Reverse Headstocks or Bust ALL HEIL THE ADMINISHREDDER!

01-31-2008, 03:16 AM	#4
forelander you fail me Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,001 Main Seven: S7420FM Rig: 6505+ half stack Thanked: 12	Did you have any troubles fitting them, depth wise? Jetzt liegst du hier, ganz regungslos, in meiner hand und meinem schoß, du bist so kalt...

01-31-2008, 10:37 AM	#10
Rick VP / RHLC © Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 8,455 Real Name: Rick Main Seven: Ibanez RG7420/Blackout Rig: Bugera 6260 Thanked: 33	An Ibanez with a 707 through a Flextone II head. Nice. 7StringofAblicK-*This is my footswitch. it changes channels on my amp - just like on a television, but I only have four channels.* http://www.myspace.com/texamanian My page

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01-31-2008, 03:13 AM	#3
darren Mr. Negative Pants™ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 8,032 Main Seven: modded Dean EVO Special 7 Main ERG: Agile Intrepid Standard Rig: Mesa F-30 -> Thiele Thanked: 42	Usually people either go with a pair of 707s, or match up a 707 in the neck with an 81-7 in the bridge for a good metal combo. You may also consider the 60-7 in the neck position if you're looking for more moderate gain and a brighter tone. There's also the new 707TW if you like the option of a single-coil tone in the neck position.

01-31-2008, 04:11 AM	#5
daybean ... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mission,TX Posts: 1,387 Real Name: Dayvid Main Seven: Ibanez s7420 Rig: line 6 flextone 200 Thanked: 23	depth, i had to trim around the ears of the pickup routing and about 1/8" in depth. the 707 is for my other s7420 i am considering a 707 or 60 7 for the neck pick up but i know i love the 707 in the bridge. the other s7420 will have both blackouts in them.

01-31-2008, 05:30 AM	#6
ibznorange Chief Officer/RHLC © Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 8,060 Real Name: Max Main Seven: Dean Vendetta 1.7 Rig: None Thanked: 55	Gotcha. Id say either another 707 or a 60-7. I personally adore the 60-7 in both positions, but dont tell jason i said that.

01-31-2008, 05:51 AM	#7
daybean ... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mission,TX Posts: 1,387 Real Name: Dayvid Main Seven: Ibanez s7420 Rig: line 6 flextone 200 Thanked: 23	well i never tried any other 7 string active,just the emg 707 and it sounds great even when i put it in the clean channel it has a distortion on it that is good too. will putting a 707 or 60-7 in the neck clear the distortion for some clean warm leads. thanks max for your thoughts

01-31-2008, 06:04 AM	#8
Apophis ROTER CUSTOM GUITARS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 9,618 Real Name: Sebastian Main Seven: I need more strings :) Main ERG: RCG 9 & 10 string Rig: Line6 Thanked: 48	Congrats, I love EMG also

01-31-2008, 06:13 AM	#9
daybean ... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mission,TX Posts: 1,387 Real Name: Dayvid Main Seven: Ibanez s7420 Rig: line 6 flextone 200 Thanked: 23	yeah thats why i started my 2 cent thread on emg and actives.thanks


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