[Edroz]

Originally Posted by frank falbo

The SD Custom Shop makes 7-string singles all the time. Yesterday I just saw MJ making a 7-string stack and I was drooling over what I could do with something like that. They would wind you whatever you wanted.

If you went Blackouts instead of EMG's, you could get the passive sized version, which would only require minimal routing/dremeling. That way you could go back to any other passive pickup (that would be splittable) at any later date. If you go with a humbucker in the neck you can always use a passive humbucker and split it, or have a custom passive humbucker made like the Stag Mag, where you have two Strat-like singles next to eachother instead of a traditional humbucking arrangement. There are tons of possibilities, but the EMG routes kill all of them. If you're "active-curious" I say start with the passive sized Blackouts.

even normal passive sized blackouts will require routing in a Carvin 7. actually any aftermarket passive pickups (with the exception of Dimarzios, which have a flat baseplate that can be grinded down easily) will require modification to the guitar itself.

[speedy1]

Thanks again for the info!

Sorry for the late reply; I've been on vacation in Arizona, and just got back today!

I'll to share with everyone my pickup decision after I get my guitar.

[sepherus]

if you do decide to stay the EMG way they do make the 60 in a 7 string version now. you would have to order it from a local shop that carries them. but that has some very awesome single like vibe when dialed in right, especially on an 18v circuit (which i really recommend on all EMGs)