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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: Super_Sonic on February 27, 2009, 01:48:13 AM

Title: 80s Hard Rock and Hair Metal Tone In Basswood RG
Post by: Super_Sonic on February 27, 2009, 01:48:13 AM

 Hi everyone, I'm totally new when it comes to BareKnuckle Pickups, so forgive my lack of knowledge. My question is, what would be the best pickup combination for a basswood Ibanez RG (maple neck and rosewood fretboard) for 80s hard rock and hair metal ? (Think Motley Crue, Whitesnake, Scorpions, Twisted Sister, etc.)

My amp is a Line 6 POD X3 (I Love it :D) , which has more than enough gain on its many amp models, so I don't really need a pickup that's pushing the amp too hard

Maybe the pickups should also add warmth to the tone overall, given my basswood RG sounds somewhat thin.

I'd appreciate your help, thanks ! :D

Title: Re: 80s Hard Rock and Hair Metal Tone In Basswood RG
Post by: ericsabbath on February 27, 2009, 02:25:44 AM

twisted sister (duncan custom) and classic whitesnake (gibson dirty fingers) = cold sweat
scorpions and motley crue sound more medium output alnico pickups

probably an emerald will get you in the ballpark

a rebel yell might be too bright
if you want something hot and thick, but keeping top end warmth, try the holy diver

Title: Re: 80s Hard Rock and Hair Metal Tone In Basswood RG
Post by: ailean on February 27, 2009, 06:19:25 AM

Hi and welcome!

^ Listen to that man.