[Tech] EMG 707 --> Lundgren M7 swap

JPMDan · 01-14-2007, 11:44 AM

so how does it compare to the EMG?

Dendroaspis · 01-14-2007, 05:37 PM

Hey Gang-
I just got back from our rehearsal space, and put the Lundgren through it's paces via a cranking HD147/BBE/Mesa cab rig, and.....

it's the best, articulate, tight, and HEAVIEST damn passive tone I've ever had!!

So how does it sound compared to the 707 that preceeded it? Well, it sounds like.... "dj, dj, dj, djent, chi-chi, chi-chi-CHUG CHUG djent chug ch-CHUG CRRAAAAAANNNNNGGGG!!"

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Seriously though, the M7 to me sounds amazing, and tonally has the best aspects of both actives and passives. It really does sound like the bastard child of a 707/D-Sonic paring. The M7 definitely has more bottom and low-mids than the 707, and just as, if not tighter than the 707, as well. Gives a solid, super-tight "thonk' to the low Bb string. The clarity and definition is pretty much identical to the 707, but the high end is glassier and warmer, not as, yeah, plasticky sounding to the pick attack. Leads have really nice singing quality that the EMG's had trouble getting. Make no mistake - literally - it's a very unforgiving pickup, any picking slop will shine through. Great for getting a tight picking hand though. Volume wise, it's actually a hair louder than the 707 (even the neck 707 too), and really punches through. I had to make some adjustments to my normal presets.

All in all it's the best high-gain metal pickup I've yet tried. I love it. My only regret was stupidly not making some kind of before/after soundfile. I will definitely do one for the M8 I already have that I will be installing into the new 8 when it comes.

EMG makes an excellent pickup (as does Dimarzio), but they're not this. Sorry 707, you're pwnd.

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The Dark Wolf · 01-14-2007, 05:45 PM

I'd be curious to hear your take in say... 3 months. Maybe 6. Considering there's a guy on here who's selling his Lundgrens (which were in his Ibanez).

Diffrent folks, and all that. But sometimes the shine wears off after awhile. Still, thanks for the details. Very cool, and I'm down with you being stoked.

Dendroaspis · 01-14-2007, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dark Wolf

I'd be curious to hear your take in say... 3 months. Maybe 6. Considering there's a guy on here who's selling his Lundgrens (which were in his Ibanez).

Diffrent folks, and all that. But sometimes the shine wears off after awhile. Still, thanks for the details. Very cool, and I'm down with you being stoked.

Yeah, you're right....new is always novel, isn't it? That's why I almost never do permanent mods that I can't go back on later if I want to.

jtm45 · 01-14-2007, 06:43 PM

The ultimate showdown would be to A/B the M7 against a BKP Ceramic Warpig7.

Did you happen to check the resistance on the M7?
They don't seem to give much actual spec details on the Lundgren site.

Ryan · 01-14-2007, 09:20 PM

I emailed for specs (in swedish and english) and never got an answer. :/

Cancer · 01-14-2007, 09:40 PM

I think the foam was a GREAT idea, its makes this operation totally reversible, and since the foam matches the finish of the guitar its not really visible in normal light. Kudos to your idea.

Afterthought: you should sell this idea to somebody, kinda like that guy did with the Tremol-No, its a really good alternative to pickup rings, and my gut tells me there may be some other side benefits as well.

God Hand Apostle · 01-16-2007, 01:28 AM

I dig the foam idea as well. Looks good to me.

The last 2 pics...does the string spacing match? It looks like the bass strings are right over the polepieces, but as you go to the treble side...? I could be

Chris · 04-08-2007, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dendroaspis

Yeah, you're right....new is always novel, isn't it? That's why I almost never do permanent mods that I can't go back on later if I want to.

So what's the verdict?

Jongpil Yun · 05-27-2007, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

So what's the verdict?

2nded

It's been a few months now. Plus, I want some sound clips! Full gamut!

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01-14-2007, 05:37 PM	#22 (permalink)
Dendroaspis Snake Nut Guitar Tech Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,152 Main Seven: UV7BK w/M7 Main ERG: RG2228 w/M8 Rig: PODX3L -> VHT 2/90/2 Thanked: 21	Hey Gang- I just got back from our rehearsal space, and put the Lundgren through it's paces via a cranking HD147/BBE/Mesa cab rig, and..... it's the best, articulate, tight, and HEAVIEST damn passive tone I've ever had!! So how does it sound compared to the 707 that preceeded it? Well, it sounds like.... "dj, dj, dj, djent, chi-chi, chi-chi-CHUG CHUG djent chug ch-CHUG CRRAAAAAANNNNNGGGG!!" Sorry, couldn't resist. Seriously though, the M7 to me sounds amazing, and tonally has the best aspects of both actives and passives. It really does sound like the bastard child of a 707/D-Sonic paring. The M7 definitely has more bottom and low-mids than the 707, and just as, if not tighter than the 707, as well. Gives a solid, super-tight "thonk' to the low Bb string. The clarity and definition is pretty much identical to the 707, but the high end is glassier and warmer, not as, yeah, plasticky sounding to the pick attack. Leads have really nice singing quality that the EMG's had trouble getting. Make no mistake - literally - it's a very unforgiving pickup, any picking slop will shine through. Great for getting a tight picking hand though. Volume wise, it's actually a hair louder than the 707 (even the neck 707 too), and really punches through. I had to make some adjustments to my normal presets. All in all it's the best high-gain metal pickup I've yet tried. I love it. My only regret was stupidly not making some kind of before/after soundfile. I will definitely do one for the M8 I already have that I will be installing into the new 8 when it comes. EMG makes an excellent pickup (as does Dimarzio), but they're not this. Sorry 707, you're pwnd. Lundgren pickups Please be kind to snakes. They can't help it.

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01-14-2007, 11:44 AM	#21 (permalink)
JPMDan Dis fuckin' guy... Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 5,538 Real Name: Dan Main Seven: Conklin GTG-7T Rig: A. Reactor 112+PodXT Thanked: 41	so how does it compare to the EMG?

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jtm45 ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hoshino,South Wales,U.K. Posts: 2,083 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: RG2027xvv Thanked: 19	The ultimate showdown would be to A/B the M7 against a BKP Ceramic Warpig7. Did you happen to check the resistance on the M7? They don't seem to give much actual spec details on the Lundgren site.

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Ryan Hylian Metal Master • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Farthest Outpost Posts: 5,874 Main Seven: RG9147 Main ERG: RG7421XL Rig: Engl -> Mesa Thanked: 64	I emailed for specs (in swedish and english) and never got an answer. :/

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God Hand Apostle VEGANSTRAIGHTEDGE Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago IL. Posts: 703 Main Seven: LTD MH307/KxK order 11/06 Main ERG: 1st Oni 8/VF Mito 7 bass Rig: V-Amp > Crate TD-50C Thanked: 8	I dig the foam idea as well. Looks good to me. The last 2 pics...does the string spacing match? It looks like the bass strings are right over the polepieces, but as you go to the treble side...? I could be

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