X2N7 vs. D sonic

guitar_player4_2_0 · 02-23-2007, 01:05 PM

I am debating between these two pickups for my H-207. Some one set me straight. I am looking for a really bright, focused tone. Kind of Meshuggah-ish with a hint of Fear Factory. what do you guys think?

zimbloth · 02-23-2007, 01:09 PM

I wouldn't really get either of those for the sound you're looking for. If I had to choose, I'd definitely go with the DS7...that part is easy. I think in basswood though, the Evolution 7 would be more to your liking. Or the D-Activator.

guitar_player4_2_0 · 02-23-2007, 01:12 PM

H-207 is Swamp Ash I believe.

D-EJ915 · 02-23-2007, 01:13 PM

The X2N has more top-end EQ than the drop-sonic does.

zimbloth · 02-23-2007, 01:24 PM

Yeah but the DS7 is definitely more 'bright and focused' in the context hes looking for IMO.

starsnuffer · 02-23-2007, 01:27 PM

The DS7 is definatly bright focused and clean, however, it's also a bit noisy. I don't recommend it if you're recording (great live though, I have one in my carvin).

Either way though, sounds like you want emgs but you want tone too.

-W

zimbloth · 02-23-2007, 02:05 PM

Well I had no problems recording with it, the Boss NS-2 got rid of all the unpleasantries - but yes it is a bit noisy. Once again I think the Evolution is the way to go. That thing is brutal sounding in basswood and its very tight and clear.

Ror3h · 02-23-2007, 07:26 PM

If you wanna get a Meshuggah kinda tone go X2N7, I love mine!
I do kinda Meshy stuff, infact I did a cover of the song Sane off of Chaosphere a few days ago.
My latest stuff

guitar_player4_2_0 · 02-26-2007, 11:57 AM

Should I just splurge and go for the M7?

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02-23-2007, 01:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
guitar_player4_2_0 ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Prudenville, MI Posts: 221 Real Name: Mike Main Seven: none right now:( Rig: Line 6 Spider Thanked: 0	X2N7 vs. D sonic I am debating between these two pickups for my H-207. Some one set me straight. I am looking for a really bright, focused tone. Kind of Meshuggah-ish with a hint of Fear Factory. what do you guys think?

02-23-2007, 01:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
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02-23-2007, 01:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,128 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 61	I wouldn't really get either of those for the sound you're looking for. If I had to choose, I'd definitely go with the DS7...that part is easy. I think in basswood though, the Evolution 7 would be more to your liking. Or the D-Activator.

02-23-2007, 01:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
guitar_player4_2_0 ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Prudenville, MI Posts: 221 Real Name: Mike Main Seven: none right now:( Rig: Line 6 Spider Thanked: 0	H-207 is Swamp Ash I believe.

02-23-2007, 01:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,128 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 61	Yeah but the DS7 is definitely more 'bright and focused' in the context hes looking for IMO.

02-23-2007, 01:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
starsnuffer ss.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 472 Main Seven: RG7CST, DC747 Rig: H&K Triamp mkII Thanked: 5 / 1	The DS7 is definatly bright focused and clean, however, it's also a bit noisy. I don't recommend it if you're recording (great live though, I have one in my carvin). Either way though, sounds like you want emgs but you want tone too. -W

02-23-2007, 02:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,128 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 61	Well I had no problems recording with it, the Boss NS-2 got rid of all the unpleasantries - but yes it is a bit noisy. Once again I think the Evolution is the way to go. That thing is brutal sounding in basswood and its very tight and clear.

02-23-2007, 07:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ror3h ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 527 Real Name: Rory Main Seven: RG1527 BP + Dimarzio X2N7 Rig: ENGL Fireball/PODxt Thanked: 6	If you wanna get a Meshuggah kinda tone go X2N7, I love mine! I do kinda Meshy stuff, infact I did a cover of the song Sane off of Chaosphere a few days ago. My latest stuff

02-26-2007, 11:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
guitar_player4_2_0 ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Prudenville, MI Posts: 221 Real Name: Mike Main Seven: none right now:( Rig: Line 6 Spider Thanked: 0	Should I just splurge and go for the M7?

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