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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: Robert W on April 08, 2009, 03:41:30 AM

Title: 7 String Pickup Recommendation For Sabbath Style Doom
Post by: Robert W on April 08, 2009, 03:41:30 AM

Hello,

Having just joined this forum, and this being by first post, let me just hello to everyone.

Ok, now on to my question. I'm looking to replace the bridge pickup in a 7 string Schecter Omen. I'm tuned to A and play mostly Sabbath/Celtic Frost-esque  slow to mid paced doom metal. I'm very partial to the tone Tony Iommi has on the Heaven and Hell album as well as the tone Tom Warrior used on the Monotheist album. I was thinking that the VHII might be a good choice assuming there is a 7 string version available. Aside from that I am open to any and all suggestions.

Thanks!

Title: Re: 7 String Pickup Recommendation For Sabbath Style Doom
Post by: Roobubba on April 08, 2009, 08:52:11 AM

Doom? Warpig! A5, not ceramic.

Welcome to the forums.

Roo

Title: Re: 7 String Pickup Recommendation For Sabbath Style Doom
Post by: Robert W on April 08, 2009, 04:27:10 PM

Yes, I immediately thought of those myself, but after listening to the demos that were posted I'm a little apprehensive to try them.  As I'm tuned to A most of the time my biggest concern is always keeping my tone free from excess mud, while, at the same time, keeping enough of the "chug factor" in the palm muted chords which I use the most.

Title: Re: 7 String Pickup Recommendation For Sabbath Style Doom
Post by: MDV on April 08, 2009, 04:54:14 PM

For the millionth time, theres nothing muddy about pigs, even in A. This erroneous notion has only arrisen by contrast with the surgically tight and clear C-Pig, PKs, MM and CS.

A5 pig is the correct recommendation, imo

Welcome to the boards :)

Title: Re: 7 String Pickup Recommendation For Sabbath Style Doom
Post by: Roobubba on April 08, 2009, 10:02:19 PM

Quote from: MDV on April 08, 2009, 04:54:14 PM

A5 pig is the correct recommendation, imo

YAY!

:)

Roo

Title: Re: 7 String Pickup Recommendation For Sabbath Style Doom
Post by: indysmith on April 08, 2009, 11:09:20 PM

+1 on A5 Pig - NOBODY could be disappointed with that BEAST of a pickup. Especially for doom; the essence of which it was designed to capture.

Title: Re: 7 String Pickup Recommendation For Sabbath Style Doom
Post by: ericsabbath on April 09, 2009, 12:09:33 AM

the next forum rule should be "THOU SHALL NOT TAKE THE NAME OF IOMMI YOUR GOD IN VAIN IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO ORDER A WARPIG"
 :lol:

Title: Re: 7 String Pickup Recommendation For Sabbath Style Doom
Post by: MDV on April 09, 2009, 12:37:45 AM

Quote from: Eric Hellstyle on April 09, 2009, 12:09:33 AM

the next forum rule should be "YOU SHALL NOT TAKE THE NAME OF IOMMI YOUR GOD IN VAIN IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO ORDER A WARPIG"
 :lol:

!!!

So say we all!

Title: Re: 7 String Pickup Recommendation For Sabbath Style Doom
Post by: Robert W on April 10, 2009, 03:21:14 AM

The Schecter Omen 7 uses basswood for it's bodies. Any idea how this will shape the Warpigs tone?

Title: Re: 7 String Pickup Recommendation For Sabbath Style Doom
Post by: Roobubba on April 10, 2009, 10:01:02 AM

Quote from: Robert W on April 10, 2009, 03:21:14 AM

The Schecter Omen 7 uses basswood for it's bodies. Any idea how this will shape the Warpigs tone?

Beautifully!

Go Go Go!!!!