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Lagaidh · 08-17-2008, 10:02 AM

I also am not impressed with EMG's. Just like the original poster, I think they're flat. With a lot of metal, however, tone and soul of a pick up is secondary to it's gain. So much of the character of the metal growl is post-guitar: amps, effects and processing.

I had a Jackson SLSMG Soloist (sweet guitar, but lighter than a feather) that came with active EMGs (I forget the model). Out they went and in went SD JB's. I also tried a Pearly Gates in the bridge, but it was also too aggressive for that guitar (ended up working really well in my Yamaha).

I love the stocks in my Gibson. I can't see messing with those.

08-17-2008, 10:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lagaidh Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: think ive had enough I also am not impressed with EMG's. Just like the original poster, I think they're flat. With a lot of metal, however, tone and soul of a pick up is secondary to it's gain. So much of the character of the metal growl is post-guitar: amps, effects and processing. I had a Jackson SLSMG Soloist (sweet guitar, but lighter than a feather) that came with active EMGs (I forget the model). Out they went and in went SD JB's. I also tried a Pearly Gates in the bridge, but it was also too aggressive for that guitar (ended up working really well in my Yamaha). I love the stocks in my Gibson. I can't see messing with those.