The aesthetic impact of BLACKOUTS

amonb · 08-26-2007, 12:49 AM

well the blackouts are well and truly here and as we all know one of the plusses of the things is that they don't require routing as they come in the standard size as well as the size of "the other brand" as they like to call it (that still gives me a chuckle).

So I ask the SS members.... when someone is playing a guitar with EMGs, everyone pretty much knows it just by looking at a guitar...the things are in bass housings FFS so there ain't no mistakes there. With the introduction and possible widespread acceptance of the Blackouts, and their standard housing size, will this spell the end of cool modded guitars routed within an inch of their lives to accept EMGs? Could the blackouts spell the beginning of yet another phase of all pick-ups kinda looking the same (generalising here). Or am I just too drunk?

Discuss.

TomAwesome · 08-26-2007, 12:54 AM

I hope so in the case of stopping guitarists from having to mod their guitars just for pickups. As far as pickups looking the same, I doubt it, unless they're also based on the EMG archetype. Even Duncan's other actives don't look the same. I don't really mind either way 'cause I really don't mind how they look as long as they sound good.

By the way, does anyone know why active pickups always seem to have covers?

FortePenance · 08-26-2007, 08:55 AM

less noise? That would be my guess.

7 Strings of Hate · 08-26-2007, 10:51 AM

i think they pour some resin or something in there an encase all of the electronics in it

Stitch · 08-26-2007, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amonb

well the blackouts are well and truly here and as we all know one of the plusses of the things is that they don't require routing as they come in the standard size as well as the size of "the other brand" as they like to call it (that still gives me a chuckle).

So I ask the SS members.... when someone is playing a guitar with EMGs, everyone pretty much knows it just by looking at a guitar...the things are in bass housings FFS so there ain't no mistakes there. With the introduction and possible widespread acceptance of the Blackouts, and their standard housing size, will this spell the end of cool modded guitars routed within an inch of their lives to accept EMGs? Could the blackouts spell the beginning of yet another phase of all pick-ups kinda looking the same (generalising here). Or am I just too drunk?

Discuss.

I think you are far too drunk. But so am I, so who cares?

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomAwesome

By the way, does anyone know why active pickups always seem to have covers?

I think they are self-conscious about their appearance or perhaps it is because the pickups are drenched in epoxy resin to help prevent a) people nicking the design and b) microphony.

eleven59 · 08-26-2007, 11:12 AM

Who cares? It's what they sound like that matters. I don't care what people are thinking when they look at my guitar. I just want the guy at the back of the room who's facing away and talking to someone to turn around and go "Hey, what was that? That was cool!"

HighGain510 · 08-26-2007, 11:34 AM

Using specific pickups doesn't make people "not mod" their guitars, it just means they won't have to tear up the finish to appease EMG since they were too stubborn to change their housing!

Yes, I also agree you might have been a bit drunk when you made this thread....

NiCkMiLnE · 08-26-2007, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stitch216

I think they are self-conscious about their appearance

my dimarzzio evo's asked me if they looked fat last night

i said no, your beautifull smooth and articulate.

needless to say i got some that night

tone..that is

ZeroSignal · 08-26-2007, 02:11 PM

There are A LOT of drunk people in this thread by the looks of things...

Seedawakener · 08-26-2007, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiCkMiLnE

my dimarzzio evo's asked me if they looked fat last night

i said no, your beautifull smooth and articulate.

needless to say i got some that night

tone..that is

+rep!

08-26-2007, 12:49 AM	#1
amonb Just One More... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 2,244 Real Name: Amon Main Seven: Ibanez s7420 BP Thanked: 14	The aesthetic impact of BLACKOUTS well the blackouts are well and truly here and as we all know one of the plusses of the things is that they don't require routing as they come in the standard size as well as the size of "the other brand" as they like to call it (that still gives me a chuckle). So I ask the SS members.... when someone is playing a guitar with EMGs, everyone pretty much knows it just by looking at a guitar...the things are in bass housings FFS so there ain't no mistakes there. With the introduction and possible widespread acceptance of the Blackouts, and their standard housing size, will this spell the end of cool modded guitars routed within an inch of their lives to accept EMGs? Could the blackouts spell the beginning of yet another phase of all pick-ups kinda looking the same (generalising here). Or am I just too drunk? Discuss.

08-26-2007, 12:54 AM	#2
TomAwesome I LIKE JUICE!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 4,605 Real Name: Tom Main Seven: Ibanez RG 7421 Rig: POD X3L & poweramp Thanked: 18	I hope so in the case of stopping guitarists from having to mod their guitars just for pickups. As far as pickups looking the same, I doubt it, unless they're also based on the EMG archetype. Even Duncan's other actives don't look the same. I don't really mind either way 'cause I really don't mind how they look as long as they sound good. By the way, does anyone know why active pickups always seem to have covers? "Tom, you're like 1 part a serious dork, and 2 parts the most awesome fucking guy ever." - guitargeek.com style rig diagram Pics of my gear Virtual studio tech testing ground Last.FM

08-26-2007, 10:51 AM	#4
7 Strings of Hate Mid-Level Asshole Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St.Louis USA Posts: 3,473 Real Name: Chris Main Seven: Ibanez S7320+Blackouts Main ERG: Intrepid Pro 8 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb Head Thanked: 45	i think they pour some resin or something in there an encase all of the electronics in it Confront and Destroy! -7SoH http://www.myspace.com/7stringsofhate

08-26-2007, 11:12 AM	#6
eleven59 Terrorhorse Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,573 Real Name: Aaron Main Seven: Schecter Hellraiser C7 Rig: Line6 Flextone II HD Thanked: 103	Who cares? It's what they sound like that matters. I don't care what people are thinking when they look at my guitar. I just want the guy at the back of the room who's facing away and talking to someone to turn around and go "Hey, what was that? That was cool!" --------------- TERRORHORSE Eleven59 Your Extended Network

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FortePenance twoheadsarebetter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,550 Real Name: Simon Rig: Microcube Thanked: 22	less noise? That would be my guess.

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