707s on 18V ?

Loserchief · 04-12-2008, 05:36 AM

I love the basic tone of the 707s in my hellraiser but i don't really like how compressed and lifeless they respond when trying to play with dynamics.

The 18V mod should give more dynamics and a more open sound,right?
Any other advantages(change in tone,output,frequency response) that come along with the 18V mod?
And do you think going 18V should help me with my problem or could it be that i should be looking at some other pups?

Zepp88 · 04-12-2008, 05:37 AM

Most people that have tried this mod say that it helps out EMG pickups greatly, if I were you I'd try that before looking into other pickups.

HaGGuS · 04-12-2008, 05:39 AM

try the 18 volt mod first..
If you like it , sweet....
If not.. the SD blackouts are always there to replace the 707,s..
I put blackouts in my Loomis, and it made a good sounding guitar into a freaking awesome sounding guitar..

djpharoah · 04-12-2008, 12:54 PM

I did the 18V mod on my 707s and found a small bit of difference.

sepherus · 04-12-2008, 02:06 PM

I can't vouche for 707s but on the 81, 85 and 60 it increased the headroom a noticeable amount so they were cleaner and less compressed. they still sound like EMGs but they respond a bit more naturally, which is cool.

djpharoah · 04-12-2008, 02:26 PM

I believe the 81-7s take more to the 18V mod than the 707s. Both will change but there will be a larger difference in the 81-7s.

Loserchief · 04-13-2008, 05:51 AM

I guess i'll get a battery clip then. it's worth a try i think.

Pauly · 04-13-2008, 08:30 AM

I'm swapping mine for SD Blackouts, but I was running the 18V mod on the 707's and it did make a positive difference.

Jan · 04-14-2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pauly

I'm swapping mine for SD Blackouts, but I was running the 18V mod on the 707's and it did make a positive difference.

Yup, I definitely second that!

It's NOT like it makes a HUUUGE difference, but it's definitely worth trying.

muffgoat · 04-15-2008, 03:06 AM

I did an 18v mod on my 808's and it sounds great! go for it

04-12-2008, 05:36 AM	#1
Loserchief Rokuban Taicho Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Munich; Germany Posts: 432 Real Name: Daniel Main Seven: C7 Hellraiser Rig: Engl Sovereign+ Cab Thanked: 2	707s on 18V ? I love the basic tone of the 707s in my hellraiser but i don't really like how compressed and lifeless they respond when trying to play with dynamics. The 18V mod should give more dynamics and a more open sound,right? Any other advantages(change in tone,output,frequency response) that come along with the 18V mod? And do you think going 18V should help me with my problem or could it be that i should be looking at some other pups?

04-12-2008, 05:37 AM	#2
Zepp88 hates holidays Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: A Technological Deadzone Posts: 9,659 Real Name: Mike Main Seven: Schecter C7 Blackjack Main ERG: I haven't felt the need.. Rig: AxeFx>50/50>Vader Thanked: 84	Most people that have tried this mod say that it helps out EMG pickups greatly, if I were you I'd try that before looking into other pickups. Withersoul - Monolithic Epic Doom Metal M.W. Tremblay - Needs readers!

04-12-2008, 05:39 AM	#3
HaGGuS Keeper of drop bears Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gold Coast , QLD , Australia Posts: 1,644 Real Name: Steve Main Seven: KxK Rig: Mesa Triple Rec Thanked: 25	try the 18 volt mod first.. If you like it , sweet.... If not.. the SD blackouts are always there to replace the 707,s.. I put blackouts in my Loomis, and it made a good sounding guitar into a freaking awesome sounding guitar.. *Dangerstralia* ... Oh look, our island is made out of the poison sacs of venemous snakes. And is inhabited by baby grim reapers Comment of the decade from ibznorange

04-13-2008, 08:30 AM	#8
Pauly Not so local lefty Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orpington, SE London, UK Posts: 3,261 Real Name: Paul Main Seven: Feline Custom 7 RG Thanked: 24	I'm swapping mine for SD Blackouts, but I was running the 18V mod on the 707's and it did make a positive difference. Lefty Musketeer

04-15-2008, 03:06 AM	#10
muffgoat The Djentle Giant Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 649 Real Name: Curt Wells Main Seven: Schecter Gryphon Main ERG: RG 2228 Rig: Vetta ii w/4x12 2x15 Thanked: 25	I did an 18v mod on my 808's and it sounds great! go for it www.myspace.com/a3band www.soundclick.com/alphatrion Curt

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04-12-2008, 12:54 PM	#4
djpharoah Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 4,974 Real Name: Mesh Thanked: 197	I did the 18V mod on my 707s and found a small bit of difference.

04-12-2008, 02:06 PM	#5
sepherus S.H.I.E.L.D. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 500 Real Name: Jason Main Seven: Sherman (still in love) Main ERG: tune to 5ths occasionally Rig: 6505+ & Deliverance Thanked: 7	I can't vouche for 707s but on the 81, 85 and 60 it increased the headroom a noticeable amount so they were cleaner and less compressed. they still sound like EMGs but they respond a bit more naturally, which is cool.

04-12-2008, 02:26 PM	#6
djpharoah Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 4,974 Real Name: Mesh Thanked: 197	I believe the 81-7s take more to the 18V mod than the 707s. Both will change but there will be a larger difference in the 81-7s.

04-13-2008, 05:51 AM	#7
Loserchief Rokuban Taicho Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Munich; Germany Posts: 432 Real Name: Daniel Main Seven: C7 Hellraiser Rig: Engl Sovereign+ Cab Thanked: 2	I guess i'll get a battery clip then. it's worth a try i think.

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