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Old 02-16-2008, 01:13 PM   #1
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Blackouts Phase 2 in Hellraiser - Mini Picstory
So, I saw they're finally available at Thomann, thought about it (for 2 Minutes) and ordered them. They arrived today, here's what happened:

I like that logo...METAL!



EMG 81-7 and 707 plus dirty from last gig and dry fretboard=no win (not yet)



Once again in all its beauty :



Cleared out:



Close up (kinda sinister image ):



Bridge installed, neck about to go in. Clever detail, you can use either the quick connect OR the normal leads coming from the PU. 2 thumbs up for SD!



Close up of both PUs in:



And there she is, cleaned up, oiled, new strings, new PUs, ready to rock:



Well, we practiced right after I was finished, so here's a little review...
I'm Uber-Happy with it! They sound and feel more direct and dirty as the EMGs, pack the same pound and cut even better through than before. The low-end is more defined and way more chugga-chugga than on the EMGs, I figured I gotta be careful with the high-end though, the Duncans are pretty sharp (compared to my 81-7), or better sharp in another way than the EMGs.
They also seem to be more balanced, versatile and kinda more alive than the EMGs. Very good PUs for what I like to play right now, shred on y'all!


Niels

PS: I still like the sounds I can get out of my EMGs, but the SDs suit me better right now.

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Old 02-16-2008, 01:14 PM   #2
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Old 02-16-2008, 01:18 PM   #3
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I gotta buy some of these for my Loomis.

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Old 02-16-2008, 01:24 PM   #4
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Could a person that doesnt know how to change pickups change them easily using the quick connect? D:
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Old 02-16-2008, 01:27 PM   #5
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NICE. I was going to get some EMG's for my RG7321, but after hearing all the positive stuff about the blackouts i might just get some.. I'm not a hellraiser guy, but I've always digged the red finish on em. good shit man
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Old 02-16-2008, 01:27 PM   #6
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Could a person that doesnt know how to change pickups change them easily using the quick connect? D:
yes. unplug EMGs, plug in blackouts, done.


Thats cool. Looks hot. I like your guitar too ;p


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Old 02-16-2008, 01:32 PM   #7
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Old 02-16-2008, 01:59 PM   #8
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are these the blackout metal?
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Old 02-16-2008, 02:04 PM   #9
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I really need the white Blackjack ATX w/ blackouts.. oh the end of this summer hehe

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Old 02-16-2008, 02:14 PM   #10
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Question. do the EMG's installed with my loomis have the whole quick connect thing going on? and there'd be practically no re-wiring to do and no pot changes?

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