bridge pickup for basswood Ibanez RG

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in standard tuning - for metal. Not uber high gain modern metal. gain more along the lines of King Diamond, Mercyful Fate, GWAR, Overkill.

want something full sounding. crunchy but not brittle. chunky but not too bassy

keep it within the realm of Duncan/Dimarzio/Lawrence etc (stuff I can get for less than 75 dollars).

I have an Ampeg SS 70 combo - and possibly a Randall RG 80
 
I loved both the Rio Grande BBQ (Very full, but still tight) and the Gibson Iommi model in my 507.
Next to try is a Suhr Aldrich, I think. The Evolution is also a possibility, just keep it away from the strings. I had one in my JS-1 which is a THIN ASS guitar, and it sounded very full. It`s the predecessor of the JS-1000, though, so probably has more controlled wood than a regular RG. I now have a 560 that`s going to get BBQ`d, Bareknuckled or Suhr`d :D
 
I have a Duncan Custom in the bridge of my 470. Love it for hard rock to Megadeth type metal. It's a little brighter than an EMG81, and cuts well, but its still pretty thick.
 
The Dimarzio Fred is good in basswood or alder body guitars imo.
 
Megadeth7684":2wwvvnwv said:
Duncan Custom or Anderson H2+
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I like the H2+ a lot too. My Anderson is basswood/maple, so I'm the woods are a little different. The Custom is a little hotter (pinch harmonics/gain), but also a little thinner.
 
I have gotten really use to having a Breed in my bridge of my RG550 for down tuned metal :lol: :LOL: Wonder if switching to a Duncan Custom would make it better :confused:
 
I have a Fred in my RG (mahogany body) and it is way cool. :rock:
 
one more for the Anderson H2+ :rock:


great sounding pickup, and lots of the Anderson guitars have basswood bodies.
 
i have the two perfect choices for you! the Duncan "Screamin' Demon" or a Dimarzio "Breed"-NECK model...either fits your criteria.i have a '91 RG565,basswood body with one-piece "all-maple" neck/fretboard.i have tried out MANY pickups,for this type of guitar,and decided the "two" that fit best,are the aforementioned models.if you have a rosewood fretboard,the Screamin' Demon is a tad brighter,on the top end,and will balance out better.if you have a ebony or maple fretboard,either works fine,but the Breed (NECK model,only),will balance a bit better...just a bit! ...hope that helps!!!
 
I have tried a few....but I really liked the Tone Zone in basswood RG's, even though the Tone Zone isn't my favorite pickup.
 
The DiMarzio Tone Zone is possibly the worst pickup I've ever heard--in mahogany. However, I have a TZ in my basswood RG421 and it sounds incredible--full, rich, dynamic...etc.
 
goldwing68nv":21085sli said:
i have the two perfect choices for you! the Duncan "Screamin' Demon" or a Dimarzio "Breed"-NECK model...either fits your criteria.i have a '91 RG565,basswood body with one-piece "all-maple" neck/fretboard.i have tried out MANY pickups,for this type of guitar,and decided the "two" that fit best,are the aforementioned models.if you have a rosewood fretboard,the Screamin' Demon is a tad brighter,on the top end,and will balance out better.if you have a ebony or maple fretboard,either works fine,but the Breed (NECK model,only),will balance a bit better...just a bit! ...hope that helps!!!
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I have a Screamin' Demon in my RG 570 now that needs to come out ASAP. Sounds thinner than paper.
 
any other suggestions

the pickup I'm replacing btw is a Duncan Distortion - just not liking it too much
 
I'm selling a Dimarzio Super 3 and a Norton for $40 shipped each.

The Super 3 is dark, middy, tight, and hot as hell

The Norton is very similar to the Fred IMO, but better harmonics and a bit hotter. It is one of my favorite bridge pups. But I'm digging the Duncan Custom 5 right now.
 
about that Breed neck model mentioned above - anyone else think thats a good call?

no offense to goldwing - but the recommendation of the screamin demon makes me apprehensive. I think this is the first time I've ever heard of someone liking it.
 
bunghole":1npf03d3 said:
about that Breed neck model mentioned above - anyone else think thats a good call?

no offense to goldwing - but the recommendation of the screamin demon makes me apprehensive. I think this is the first time I've ever heard of someone liking it.
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The Breed bridge is extremely bassy........but otherwise a great pup. I've never used the neck model in the bridge but I hear it works well. If you do go with the Breed, just be prepared for mids.........lots of them.
 
also what about the following pickups - again for King Diamond type stuff

Duncan Custom Custom
Lawrence L500xl or whatever its called (:O)
 
also - any opinions on ceramic vs. alnico for the tone I'm going for? Are ceramics generally just hotter than alnicos can get?

I ask because a lot of the ones recommended are ceramic. Also my friend has two Stan Hinesley pickups he's getting rid of - both ceramic, a hellion and a viper. I was thinking about trying those since I could probably get a friend discount.
 
no offense taken,bunghole...the Demon pup is a great pickup,in the 'right' guitar.if you're guitar is really bright & thin sounding,to start,then look elsewhere.the Demon is sorta bright,but has just the right amount of mids,clarity,low-end thump and growls great.the mids are 'relaxed',though,whereas the Duncan Distortion is a very middy/upper mids pickup,which is a very bright pickup and could use a bit more low-end,imo.otherwise,the BREED-neck model will be a great choice-plenty of mids,sold tight punchy low-end and rounded,singing highs.a very clear pickup-no mud.i think it works great in your typical basswood bodied Ibanez guitar...bte,stay away from the BREED-bridge model! as mentioned by another forum member,it is heavyyyyyyyy on the mids and low-end.just too much! probably would work best in a super bright,tone-lacking 1980 plywood-made Sears catalog guitar!!! :lol: :LOL:
 
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