Best pickup for technical riffage.

Rick · 03-25-2008, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrsusMetal

If you're looking for clarity and power, the actives are the way to go. I've gone through many pickups in search for the right tone for technical riffs. Like I said, if you want clarity that is really aggressive, the actives are perfect. I haven't found many passives that will do what I look for.

Suggestions: Blackout 7's. I've played on these and they have amazing output. Very, very clear and precise. Boosted highs and mid-range over the EMGs. Also, not as compressed.

EMG 7's. The 707 and the 81-7 are two of some of they choices they offer. Both the blackouts and emgs require routing no matter which blackout size you get. The EMGs offer a more compressed tone, not as much output, but still a lot. The mids and highs compared to the blackouts are a little turned down.

Personally, I like the compressed tone and I'm fine with doing any routing for the tone I want. I have the EMG setup in my RG7321, which is made of the same materials as your Agile. I just don't remember if it's the Septor or the Interceptor that has the 707's in them now stock...

The Interceptor has 707s in it.

djpharoah · 03-25-2008, 02:01 PM

EMGs man. I just converted over to them and I can trully say they are amazing for rhythm and great for leads (some might disagree with me there). I can get such technical riffage down with the 707 that I couldnt with the evolution.

EDIT: Im sure whatever holds for EMGs will surely hold for the newer blackouts.

The Dark Wolf · 03-25-2008, 02:04 PM

I'll throw another suggestion out there...

Lundgren M7. Meshuggah pickup. Uber tight, cutting, with a terrific riff-friendly tone.

So, you have -

SD Blackouts
EMG 707/81-7
Dimarzio EVO 7
Dimarzio D Activator
Bareknuckle ceramic Warpig/Nailbomb
Lundgren M7

Ta da!

7 Strings of Hate · 03-25-2008, 02:05 PM

emg 81-7, tight, clear, defined

Drew · 03-25-2008, 04:25 PM

The DActivators are noticeably "tighter" than the Evo, and uber-present and compressed much like EMG's. They'd probably be a better match, whereas the Evo screams like a sonofabitch and does the thrashy chug thing well. worth a nod here. I'm gradually becoming convinced they're not the pickup for me (I've got a set in my 1527 ATM), but they'd be a good match for your needs.

The Dark Wolf · 03-25-2008, 04:26 PM

^ Added.

NovaReaper · 03-25-2008, 05:54 PM

the lundgren model M is probably the best pickup ever for anything, especially technical shit.

The Dark Wolf · 03-25-2008, 05:55 PM

There's no such thing as the best pickup ever for anything.

Different tools for different applications.

MR MARCUS · 03-25-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteyG

One of my band mates has a Ceramic Bareknuckle Nailbomb in his bridge and to be honest, it's simply the best sounding riff enhancing pickup I've ever heard.

I can't find any prices on the Bare knuckle 7's.

PeteyG · 03-25-2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR MARCUS

I can't find any prices on the Bare knuckle 7's.

Drop Tim an email with any questions you have and let him know what kind sound you're looking for, he'll help you to pick out the exact thing you need, that's another reason why I'd go with BKP's, the customer service is incredibly good. You'll find the email addresses at the BKP site.

03-25-2008, 02:04 PM	#13
The Dark Wolf *Canis lupis obscurus* • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio. USA Posts: 15,013 Real Name: Roberto Main Seven: 2001 Ibanez RG2027XVV Rig: GNX/Magicstomp Thanked: 90	I'll throw another suggestion out there... Lundgren M7. Meshuggah pickup. Uber tight, cutting, with a terrific riff-friendly tone. So, you have - SD Blackouts EMG 707/81-7 Dimarzio EVO 7 Dimarzio D Activator Bareknuckle ceramic Warpig/Nailbomb Lundgren M7 Ta da! http://www.wolf.org

03-25-2008, 02:05 PM	#14
7 Strings of Hate Mid-Level Asshole Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St.Louis USA Posts: 3,463 Real Name: Chris Main Seven: Ibanez S7320+Blackouts Main ERG: Intrepid Pro 8 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb Head Thanked: 45	emg 81-7, tight, clear, defined Confront and Destroy! -7SoH http://www.myspace.com/7stringsofhate

03-25-2008, 04:25 PM	#15
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