EMG 707'S for Ibanez RG7321????

MAXEDON · 08-12-2007, 09:39 PM

I have been thinking for a wile if what pickups should i get to replace the stock ones in my 7 string. i was thinking of emg 707's because my guitar has basswood i couldn't really think of anything else that would work well with this type of wood any suggestions?

OzzyC · 08-12-2007, 09:44 PM

Simple- try something other then EMGs.

Ever heard of John Petrucci? Steve Vai, maybe?

There are plenty of PUs that work with basswood. EMGs should be your last choice if your making a blind purchase on a PU, because 1) they require routing which you can't undo if you don't like them 2) if you think you might like their sound (or a sound similar) you can wait for the blackouts to arrive in standard size.

maccayoung · 08-12-2007, 09:47 PM

If you get 707s you're going to have to do some routing on your guitar. If you're uneasy about that you may want to wait for seymour duncan blackouts or go for dimarzio d-activators which aren't active but are voiced to sound active (if that makes any sense). Both the Blackouts and D-activators are a regular 7 string size so you won't have to dremel your guitar to get them to fit.

MAXEDON · 08-12-2007, 09:48 PM

yeah i know them they are a big influence to my playing i just heard from a few people that the emg's would be my best bet. i dont really wanna deal with the active stuff with the battery an crap i want something thats passive with a lot of body to it.

maccayoung · 08-12-2007, 09:50 PM

well d-activators don't take batteries, but they sound like actives

here's a review of the 6 string versions from guitar world:
DiMarzio D Activator DP220 and DP219 pickups- Guitar World

MAXEDON · 08-12-2007, 10:04 PM

i checked it out. im not looking for a straight active tone i like passive too. im looking for a pickup that will add lots of body and smoothness at the same time. something thats good for deathmetal/blackmetal.

OzzyC · 08-12-2007, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAXEDON

i checked it out. im not looking for a straight active tone i like passive too. im looking for a pickup that will add lots of body and smoothness at the same time. something thats good for deathmetal/blackmetal.

See, that's what you should have started with.

MAXEDON · 08-12-2007, 10:08 PM

haha well any suggestions?

Ext789 · 08-13-2007, 05:54 AM

I think emg's would be some of the best pickups to use for the style of music you wanna play.

MAXEDON · 08-14-2007, 03:31 AM

yea but im not tryin to cut my body

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08-12-2007, 09:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
MAXEDON ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Antioch California Posts: 29 Real Name: chris Main Seven: ibanez rg7321 Rig: ENGL Thanked: 0	EMG 707'S for Ibanez RG7321???? I have been thinking for a wile if what pickups should i get to replace the stock ones in my 7 string. i was thinking of emg 707's because my guitar has basswood i couldn't really think of anything else that would work well with this type of wood any suggestions?

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OzzyC :ubersquint: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 3,351 Real Name: AntonioPetrucci Main Seven: RG1527RB Main ERG: I can has ERG? Rig: GNX3000 Thanked: 17	Simple- try something other then EMGs. Ever heard of John Petrucci? Steve Vai, maybe? There are plenty of PUs that work with basswood. EMGs should be your last choice if your making a blind purchase on a PU, because 1) they require routing which you can't undo if you don't like them 2) if you think you might like their sound (or a sound similar) you can wait for the blackouts to arrive in standard size. You've got your head down You've got your eyes closed You look so pitiful now Your body encrusted with ash Breath heavy with toxins Hair singed and matted Clothes frayed and burnt You are left with nothing

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maccayoung ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto, ON, CA Posts: 108 Main Seven: Ibanez s7320 Rig: jmp1>2112>9100 Thanked: 5	If you get 707s you're going to have to do some routing on your guitar. If you're uneasy about that you may want to wait for seymour duncan blackouts or go for dimarzio d-activators which aren't active but are voiced to sound active (if that makes any sense). Both the Blackouts and D-activators are a regular 7 string size so you won't have to dremel your guitar to get them to fit.

08-12-2007, 09:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
MAXEDON ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Antioch California Posts: 29 Real Name: chris Main Seven: ibanez rg7321 Rig: ENGL Thanked: 0	yeah i know them they are a big influence to my playing i just heard from a few people that the emg's would be my best bet. i dont really wanna deal with the active stuff with the battery an crap i want something thats passive with a lot of body to it.

08-12-2007, 09:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
maccayoung ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto, ON, CA Posts: 108 Main Seven: Ibanez s7320 Rig: jmp1>2112>9100 Thanked: 5	well d-activators don't take batteries, but they sound like actives here's a review of the 6 string versions from guitar world: DiMarzio D Activator DP220 and DP219 pickups- Guitar World

08-12-2007, 10:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
MAXEDON ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Antioch California Posts: 29 Real Name: chris Main Seven: ibanez rg7321 Rig: ENGL Thanked: 0	i checked it out. im not looking for a straight active tone i like passive too. im looking for a pickup that will add lots of body and smoothness at the same time. something thats good for deathmetal/blackmetal.

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MAXEDON ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Antioch California Posts: 29 Real Name: chris Main Seven: ibanez rg7321 Rig: ENGL Thanked: 0	haha well any suggestions?

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Ext789 ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 155 Real Name: Jantzen Main Seven: Ibanez rg7 Rig: 5150 ->Mesa Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I think emg's would be some of the best pickups to use for the style of music you wanna play.

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MAXEDON ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Antioch California Posts: 29 Real Name: chris Main Seven: ibanez rg7321 Rig: ENGL Thanked: 0	yea but im not tryin to cut my body


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