Replacement pick-ups for Ibanez RG1570

Ramsay777 · 05-30-2007, 05:42 AM

Hi guys, this is my first post, I have been reading here for a while and you seem like a helpful bunch!

So I'm wondering if you guys can help me with deciding pick-ups for my Ibanez RG1570. It's a basswood body with a bolt on 5pc Maple/Walnut neck and a rosewood fingerboard.

The pick-ups on it are Ibanez V8, S1 and V7. They're OK I suppose but they could be better. I'd like higher output and easier harmonics from the bridge p/u and a nice smooth tone from the neck p/u... I dunno about the middle!

I'm into players such as Gilbert, Satriani, Petrucci, etc...

I hope what I've said helps you to help me!

Cheers!

7 Dying Trees · 05-30-2007, 07:39 AM

For the neck pickup everyone seems to love the air norton, and I really like mine as well, but having said that, the breed neck isn't bad either, but for petrucci, go for the air norton, it is a fantastic pickup!

Then for bridge, well, it's either the drop sonic for modern petrucci, steve's special for I think earlier petrucci and for satriani tones try the mo joe. The fred is also a nice bridge pickup, but it isn't particularly high gain, very nice for harmonics though!

As for the single coil, for me there really is only one choice, and that's a blue velvet, they sound great

I'm sure a few other people will chime in

Pablo · 05-30-2007, 09:12 AM

I'll have to agree with the Air Norton in the neck position - it's simply where it's at when it comes to warm neck 'buckers - and I really like it paired to the Steve's Special. However, the Steve's Special is a surprisingly "clean"-sounding PU (because of the mid scoop) and thus won't bring out harmonics as easily as other PUs might. For easy harmonics in the bridge position I suggest trying out the Evo2 - much of what made the original Evo good, without the high end insanity...

Cheers

Eske

the.godfather · 05-30-2007, 09:12 AM

If your a Gilbert fan then you'll probably like his first choice which is a mixture of Tone Zone and PAF Pro. I am a huge Gilbert fan too, and my favourite pickup combo ever is a DiMarzio Tone Zone in the bridge, and then a DiMarzio PAF Pro in the neck. They go together really well, and if I had to use just one pickup combination for the rest of my life, that would be it.

Pauly · 05-30-2007, 09:29 AM

I'm saving the Steve's Special/Air Norton combo for another guitar, but like the post above for my 1570 I got a Tone Zone, Red Velvet (for the middle) and a PAF Pro.

rummy · 05-30-2007, 11:11 AM

My 1570 loves some Air Norton in the front.

Ramsay777 · 05-30-2007, 12:39 PM

Thank you very much for your input guys! Much appreciated!

I'm thinkin' this:

Neck - Air Norton
Middle - Blue velvet
Bridge - Drop Sonic/ Tone Zone... Not quite sure yet!

Think that'll do the trick?

Also, will these pick-ups be compatable with the electronics in my guitar? Is it just a matter of swapping out the old pick-ups with the new ones?

rummy · 05-30-2007, 01:14 PM

That should be a good combo. I went with Air Norton, stock middle, and the Tone Zone. I love it. ALso a big fan of Paul Gilbert.

Yes, they're direct swaps.

Stitch · 05-30-2007, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramsay777

Thank you very much for your input guys! Much appreciated!

I'm thinkin' this:

Neck - Air Norton
Middle - Blue velvet
Bridge - Drop Sonic/ Tone Zone... Not quite sure yet!

Think that'll do the trick?

Also, will these pick-ups be compatable with the electronics in my guitar? Is it just a matter of swapping out the old pick-ups with the new ones?

Where in Scotland are you?

Scotland FTW!

Thought about Bareknuckle?

Ramsay777 · 05-31-2007, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Where in Scotland are you?

Scotland FTW!

Thought about Bareknuckle?

I live in Thurso, in the VERY North of Scotland!

Yeah I did have a quick look at Bareknuckle, they're pretty damn expensive though! Are they worth it?

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05-30-2007, 05:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ramsay777 Scotland FTW! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Thurso, Scotland Posts: 237 Real Name: Stuart Main Seven: One day... Main ERG: ...... Thanked: 7	Replacement pick-ups for Ibanez RG1570 Hi guys, this is my first post, I have been reading here for a while and you seem like a helpful bunch! So I'm wondering if you guys can help me with deciding pick-ups for my Ibanez RG1570. It's a basswood body with a bolt on 5pc Maple/Walnut neck and a rosewood fingerboard. The pick-ups on it are Ibanez V8, S1 and V7. They're OK I suppose but they could be better. I'd like higher output and easier harmonics from the bridge p/u and a nice smooth tone from the neck p/u... I dunno about the middle! I'm into players such as Gilbert, Satriani, Petrucci, etc... I hope what I've said helps you to help me! Cheers!

05-30-2007, 07:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
7 Dying Trees Sarcy English Twat Join Date: May 2004 Location: 7th Ethereal Plane of interstellar hell, Innit Bruv, Safe, London, UK Posts: 6,311 Real Name: James Main Seven: UV7PWH / UV7BK / RG2027 Main ERG: 10 fingers of metal death Rig: Triaxis->TBR5/VHT UL Thanked: 69	For the neck pickup everyone seems to love the air norton, and I really like mine as well, but having said that, the breed neck isn't bad either, but for petrucci, go for the air norton, it is a fantastic pickup! Then for bridge, well, it's either the drop sonic for modern petrucci, steve's special for I think earlier petrucci and for satriani tones try the mo joe. The fred is also a nice bridge pickup, but it isn't particularly high gain, very nice for harmonics though! As for the single coil, for me there really is only one choice, and that's a blue velvet, they sound great I'm sure a few other people will chime in The Chaos has come: www.chaosanct.com

05-30-2007, 09:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
Pablo Resident Wanker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aarhus, Denmark Posts: 755 Real Name: Eske Main Seven: Ibanez HRG7 / Carvin 727C Rig: Diezel VH-4s Thanked: 2	I'll have to agree with the Air Norton in the neck position - it's simply where it's at when it comes to warm neck 'buckers - and I really like it paired to the Steve's Special. However, the Steve's Special is a surprisingly "clean"-sounding PU (because of the mid scoop) and thus won't bring out harmonics as easily as other PUs might. For easy harmonics in the bridge position I suggest trying out the Evo2 - much of what made the original Evo good, without the high end insanity... Cheers Eske "Do be do be do" - Frank Sinatra

05-30-2007, 09:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pauly Not so local lefty Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orpington, SE London, UK Posts: 2,999 Real Name: Paul Main Seven: Feline Custom 7 RG Thanked: 19	I'm saving the Steve's Special/Air Norton combo for another guitar, but like the post above for my 1570 I got a Tone Zone, Red Velvet (for the middle) and a PAF Pro. Lefty Musketeer

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05-30-2007, 09:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
the.godfather Mr. Flibble Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: East London, UK Posts: 1,216 Real Name: Gary Rig: V-Amp/Marshall 2x12 Thanked: 2	If your a Gilbert fan then you'll probably like his first choice which is a mixture of Tone Zone and PAF Pro. I am a huge Gilbert fan too, and my favourite pickup combo ever is a DiMarzio Tone Zone in the bridge, and then a DiMarzio PAF Pro in the neck. They go together really well, and if I had to use just one pickup combination for the rest of my life, that would be it.

05-30-2007, 11:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
rummy maybe this year Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 988 Real Name: J.C. Main Seven: RG7421 Rig: GH50L/Recto 2X12 Thanked: 2	My 1570 loves some Air Norton in the front.

05-30-2007, 12:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ramsay777 Scotland FTW! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Thurso, Scotland Posts: 237 Real Name: Stuart Main Seven: One day... Main ERG: ...... Thanked: 7	Thank you very much for your input guys! Much appreciated! I'm thinkin' this: Neck - Air Norton Middle - Blue velvet Bridge - Drop Sonic/ Tone Zone... Not quite sure yet! Think that'll do the trick? Also, will these pick-ups be compatable with the electronics in my guitar? Is it just a matter of swapping out the old pick-ups with the new ones?

05-30-2007, 01:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
rummy maybe this year Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 988 Real Name: J.C. Main Seven: RG7421 Rig: GH50L/Recto 2X12 Thanked: 2	That should be a good combo. I went with Air Norton, stock middle, and the Tone Zone. I love it. ALso a big fan of Paul Gilbert. Yes, they're direct swaps.

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