SD Blackours or Dave Mustaine Livewires?

ZOMB13 · 02-04-2008, 11:08 PM

I am deciding between those two pickups, as I want to go back to actives, I currently have a custom black RG560 with a chrome mirror pickguard, which pickup would complement the guitar? as well as sound better?

I play industrial metal (and black/death metal)

Also, the RG560 is routed for a barrel input jack, do they have those for active pickup input jacks?

ibznorange · 02-04-2008, 11:11 PM

in general, i prefer the DW livewires, but id bet the blackouts would be better for what you want to play. and the livewires, just like most SD's (fortunately, not blackouts) sound pretty meh in basswood

Toshiro · 02-05-2008, 12:26 AM

RG5xx+ used to come stock with a stereo jack, shouldn't need to replace it.

I didn't care for the DM pickups when I tried them, the older Metal Livewires were better to me. Haven't tried the Blackouts, so no opinion on them, but people seem to like them here.

FortePenance · 02-05-2008, 01:38 AM

Judging by the clips on the SD website I'd have to say I really like the Metal and Classic Livewire, much less so the Dave Mustaine and hate the Blackouts.

But then again, so many people here love the Blackouts so i'm guessing SD just didn't dial in a tone to compliment the Blackouts.

zimbloth · 02-05-2008, 01:54 AM

Clips on Duncan's site are completely worthless. Are as any clips for anything anywhere. The only way to get an accurate assessment is to try 'em out. I'd definitely go with the Blackouts. The Livewires are cool but something about them just didn't work for me.

Apophis · 02-05-2008, 07:24 AM

everyone has different feel and needs

usagi · 02-05-2008, 08:02 AM

I have Dave Mustaine's in my basswood RG and I love the way they sound. However, I don't know if they have enough output for Death Metal. I cant speak to the blackouts. The livewire Classic/Heavy Metal are great for that. I can't say how they sound in basswood but if you ask on the SD forum someone there will know.

ZOMB13 · 02-05-2008, 11:26 AM

I wanted the whole chrome theme with my guitar, but I'll try the blackouts.

Thanks guys

02-04-2008, 11:08 PM	#1
ZOMB13 ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 406 Real Name: ZOMB13 Main Seven: Ibanez RG7321 Custom Rig: Ibanez TBX150H Thanked: 10	SD Blackours or Dave Mustaine Livewires? I am deciding between those two pickups, as I want to go back to actives, I currently have a custom black RG560 with a chrome mirror pickguard, which pickup would complement the guitar? as well as sound better? I play industrial metal (and black/death metal) Also, the RG560 is routed for a barrel input jack, do they have those for active pickup input jacks?

02-04-2008, 11:11 PM	#2
ibznorange Chief Officer/RHLC © Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 7,966 Real Name: Max Main Seven: Dean Vendetta 1.7 Rig: None Thanked: 54	in general, i prefer the DW livewires, but id bet the blackouts would be better for what you want to play. and the livewires, just like most SD's (fortunately, not blackouts) sound pretty meh in basswood Reverse Headstocks or Bust ALL HEIL THE ADMINISHREDDER!

02-05-2008, 12:26 AM	#3
Toshiro Lazy Basterd Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Port Orange, FL Posts: 4,490 Main Seven: Schecter C7 Blackjack Rig: Laney GH50L & GT8 Thanked: 11	RG5xx+ used to come stock with a stereo jack, shouldn't need to replace it. I didn't care for the DM pickups when I tried them, the older Metal Livewires were better to me. Haven't tried the Blackouts, so no opinion on them, but people seem to like them here. Um, Like Sound Files and Stuff ^_^ oh yeah, and some crappy videos too!

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02-05-2008, 01:38 AM	#4
FortePenance twoheadsarebetter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,551 Real Name: Simon Rig: Microcube Thanked: 22	Judging by the clips on the SD website I'd have to say I really like the Metal and Classic Livewire, much less so the Dave Mustaine and hate the Blackouts. But then again, so many people here love the Blackouts so i'm guessing SD just didn't dial in a tone to compliment the Blackouts.

02-05-2008, 01:54 AM	#5
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,240 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 67	Clips on Duncan's site are completely worthless. Are as any clips for anything anywhere. The only way to get an accurate assessment is to try 'em out. I'd definitely go with the Blackouts. The Livewires are cool but something about them just didn't work for me.

02-05-2008, 07:24 AM	#6
Apophis ROTER CUSTOM GUITARS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 9,224 Real Name: Sebastian Main Seven: I need more strings :) Main ERG: RCG 9 & 10 string Rig: Line6 Thanked: 46	everyone has different feel and needs

02-05-2008, 08:02 AM	#7
usagi more gain please Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kingston WA Posts: 341 Main Seven: 19?? Ibanez RG7621 Thanked: 3 / 1	I have Dave Mustaine's in my basswood RG and I love the way they sound. However, I don't know if they have enough output for Death Metal. I cant speak to the blackouts. The livewire Classic/Heavy Metal are great for that. I can't say how they sound in basswood but if you ask on the SD forum someone there will know.

02-05-2008, 11:26 AM	#8
ZOMB13 ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 406 Real Name: ZOMB13 Main Seven: Ibanez RG7321 Custom Rig: Ibanez TBX150H Thanked: 10	I wanted the whole chrome theme with my guitar, but I'll try the blackouts. Thanks guys


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