Thinking about swaping out my 550s pups

ubarhax · 06-18-2007, 06:53 PM

Any suggestions? This guitar is mainly for my practicing and lead playing, not too much metal or anything heavy.

I was thinking about some DiMarzio's. Maybe a Tone Zone, PAF Pro, Air Norton..

Also, how hard is it to desolder/solder them in? I've never done it before.

Metaljim · 06-18-2007, 08:24 PM

For the neck position, the Air Norton is a pretty warm pickup. I have a PAF pro in the neck of one of my Ibanez's now. It's kind of bright but it's clear. The Steve's special is nice with the Air Norton. You could try an Air zone in the bridge. I read that it's like a vintage version of the Tone Zone.

Soldering and desoldering them isn't too hard. This video may help.

Stitch · 06-18-2007, 09:01 PM

Is yours a 'normal' or a re-issue?

ubarhax · 06-19-2007, 03:09 AM

Thanks for the advice and video Jim

It's an original or 'normal'

Metaljim · 06-19-2007, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ubarhax

Thanks for the advice and video Jim

It's an original or 'normal'

You're welcome.

06-18-2007, 06:53 PM	#1
ubarhax ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 35 Thanked: 0	Thinking about swaping out my 550s pups Any suggestions? This guitar is mainly for my practicing and lead playing, not too much metal or anything heavy. I was thinking about some DiMarzio's. Maybe a Tone Zone, PAF Pro, Air Norton.. Also, how hard is it to desolder/solder them in? I've never done it before.

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06-18-2007, 08:24 PM	#2
Metaljim ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 176 Main Seven: Ibanez RG7620 Rig: Peavey triple xxx Thanked: 3	For the neck position, the Air Norton is a pretty warm pickup. I have a PAF pro in the neck of one of my Ibanez's now. It's kind of bright but it's clear. The Steve's special is nice with the Air Norton. You could try an Air zone in the bridge. I read that it's like a vintage version of the Tone Zone. Soldering and desoldering them isn't too hard. This video may help.

06-18-2007, 09:01 PM	#3
Stitch Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 6,894 Real Name: Simon Main Seven: Ibanez RG7420 & S7420FMTW Main ERG: Orion OG8 Rig: Peavey 6505 Thanked: 110	Is yours a 'normal' or a re-issue?

06-19-2007, 03:09 AM	#4
ubarhax ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 35 Thanked: 0	Thanks for the advice and video Jim It's an original or 'normal'


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