Need advice of pickups for Dean Soltero

[Marshallman]

I'm about to buy a Dean Soltero with money i got for the Holidays. I have been gasing for one for the past few months. I know I will not like the pickups in it. I usually load my guitars with Seymour Ducan JB and 59 but the last time I had a gig, I found the clean to be muddy with my TSL. I'm looking for recommendations... if it was you guys, what would you put in? Thanks

 

[chunktone]

I have a Duncan Custom 5 in the bridge and a '59 in the neck of my Hamer and am really happy with them. You should also checkout the Redeemer by Creation Audio Labs. It's a very affordable addition to any guitars electronics and it cleans up the tone, increases the note definition and converts the signal to low impedance.

http://www.creationaudiolabs.com/redeemer/

 

[luxxtone]

IF you want similar output of the JB and '59 but better cleans and more open, check out a Motor City Angel Dust for the bridge and a Motor City Black Belt or 2nd Degree Blackbelt for the neck.

The Angel Dust is similar to a JB in output and has an upper midrange spike liket ehJB, but it's much more open and cleans up much better with the volume. Same for the Black Belt or 2nd Degree Blackbelt.

Another option is a WCR Godwood set...all around awesome!

 

[johnnyjellybean]

Is this a Korean Soltero?
If it is, then keep the PU covers, and buy a Dean USA Vinnie Moore for the bridge (Comes with no cover and has the wider spacing like the orig korean PU's) and a Dean USA Nostalgia for the neck. Trust me!..........When you hear the Vinnie Moore , you're gonna blow!. It won best PU at Musikmesse 2009.

 

[Marshallman]

I hadn't heard of the Redeemer before. Pretty cool stuff. I'll have to look into putting one in. Is it hard to do yourself? Doesn't seem like it.

 

[ericsabbath]

I just sold my bare knuckle nailbomb set to a friend to try some motor cities in my '73 les paul custom
my friend installed the bombs in a korean Dean 30th anniversary V and they sound pretty good through his DSL

http://rapidshare.com/files/326247358/S ... 3.rar.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZUvVgntWdE
the video is messed up cause the camera wasn't in the same position, but the clips were properly miked in the same position and speaker

they sounded awesome in my les paul too, but they were a bit too punchy and aggressive
the most pissed off alnico pickup I've ever tried
pure punch and articulation with no mud
if you're looking for a metal sounding but still versatile pup, that's the one
I'd say it's between the duncan custom and custom 5 ballparks, but it's hotter and clearer than both
the neck pup reminds me of a much more alive and organic '59 on steroids (quite hot for a neck model, but matches the bridge pup pretty well)

 

[chunktone]

I hadn't heard of the Redeemer before. Pretty cool stuff. I'll have to look into putting one in. Is it hard to do yourself? Doesn't seem like it.

It's very easy to install. They include a jack with it, and you just solder two wires and that's it! They even include heat shrink tubing to cover your conections. You will have to use a 9volt battery to power it. It's a very cool upgrade. Kind of like having all the benifits of active pickups but none of the drawbacks, and it can be paired with whatever pickups you choose. Plus, Sarge is a super cool guy so .

 

[Marshallman]

I was very impressed with their demo on their website. i can see that if I install this in my guitar, this will easily become my number one.

 

[Marshallman]

Well, I was going through my shop and came across a Dimarzio Tone Zone that was sitting there doing nothing... I had forgot I even had this pickup. I decided to order a Dimarzio Air Norton to put in the neck. Everything should be in by Monday and I'll let you guys know how it sounds then.

Now if I can just buy the Egnater Renegade. Anyone interested in a Carvin Legacy combo??!!

 

[moltenmetalburn]

I have a Duncan Custom 5 in the bridge and a '59 in the neck of my Hamer and am really happy with them. You should also checkout the Redeemer by Creation Audio Labs. It's a very affordable addition to any guitars electronics and it cleans up the tone, increases the note definition and converts the signal to low impedance.

http://www.creationaudiolabs.com/redeemer/

this is nothing more than an onboard buffer converting your passive guitar to an active guitar. high to low impedance.

It is the same as any other active circuit.

 

[moltenmetalburn]

I hadn't heard of the Redeemer before. Pretty cool stuff. I'll have to look into putting one in. Is it hard to do yourself? Doesn't seem like it.

It's very easy to install. They include a jack with it, and you just solder two wires and that's it! They even include heat shrink tubing to cover your conections. You will have to use a 9volt battery to power it. It's a very cool upgrade. Kind of like having all the benifits of active pickups but none of the drawbacks, and it can be paired with whatever pickups you choose. Plus, Sarge is a super cool guy so .

what drawbacks are you referring to with other active systems?

I don't see their preamp being light years beyond or even much different than whats already out there. any preamp can be added to any pickup or guitar.

with EMG types the only advantage is the convenience of the self contained preamp. they will all sound slightly different but the benefits illustrated in that video is simply the change from high to low impedance negating any capacitance from the cable runs.

It might also be louder, not sure if its meant to be unity gain or not.

 

[chunktone]

I have a Duncan Custom 5 in the bridge and a '59 in the neck of my Hamer and am really happy with them. You should also checkout the Redeemer by Creation Audio Labs. It's a very affordable addition to any guitars electronics and it cleans up the tone, increases the note definition and converts the signal to low impedance.

http://www.creationaudiolabs.com/redeemer/

this is nothing more than an onboard buffer converting your passive guitar to an active guitar. high to low impedance.

It is the same as any other active circuit.

So you work for Creation Audio Labs then? Or maybe you're just good friends with Michael Wagener and Sarge? Have you tried it?

It's more than just an on board buffer. But you can let your tone suffer without it. I won't.

 

[chunktone]

I hadn't heard of the Redeemer before. Pretty cool stuff. I'll have to look into putting one in. Is it hard to do yourself? Doesn't seem like it.

It's very easy to install. They include a jack with it, and you just solder two wires and that's it! They even include heat shrink tubing to cover your conections. You will have to use a 9volt battery to power it. It's a very cool upgrade. Kind of like having all the benifits of active pickups but none of the drawbacks, and it can be paired with whatever pickups you choose. Plus, Sarge is a super cool guy so .

what drawbacks are you referring to with other active systems?

I don't see their preamp being light years beyond or even much different than whats already out there. any preamp can be added to any pickup or guitar.

with EMG types the only advantage is the convenience of the self contained preamp. they will all sound slightly different but the benefits illustrated in that video is simply the change from high to low impedance negating any capacitance from the cable runs.

It might also be louder, not sure if its meant to be unity gain or not.

The only draw backs are the tone and feel of active pickups. Other than that they are fine.