[Drew]

Originally Posted by Defrost

Furthermore, some people say that there's no noticable difference between the BB and the stock New 7. This is my biggest fear, discovering that the BB isn't really an upgrade after all.

Straight-up BS, propegated by the old myth that 7620's originally shipped with Blazes. The New7 is supposed to be closest to a Super Distortion, which sounds nothing like a blaze. Take a look at Dimarzio's tone charts. Any perceived resemblance (heavy treble and bass with slightly scooped midrange vs. strong bass and mids with slightly rolled back treble) is straight-up placebo effect.

That said, with a scooped amp you DON'T want a scooped pickup. TZ or BC, with probably the BC being the best option if you want a very "tight" pickup.

-D

[Defrost]

Blaze Custom it will be than! Thanx for sharing your knowlege guys.

[Drew]

Naturally, we expect a review when you get the thing - if you can do sound clips, that'd be cool, too, as Engls are a little tricky to track down out here.

[The Dark Wolf]

Maybe you need an edible pickup? ... I had to post this from a response I gave to a pickup question on the Petrucci forum...

Originally Posted by Dark Wolf on petrucciforum.com

I think the Big Mac hambucker gives a great distorted sound, and a tasty special sauce. And if you get the Hambucker Happy meal, you get a neat toy with it!

[Emperoff]

LOOOOOOOOL