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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: dzuck on October 21, 2009, 11:16:47 AM

Title: Which Pickups should i put in my new guitar
Post by: dzuck on October 21, 2009, 11:16:47 AM

I'm currently having a custom Bernie Rico Jr. 7-string built, and i am having trouble deciding which pickups to get.  The guitar will have a rosewood fingerboard, on a maple neck, with mahogany wings (neck-through). My amp is a Mesa Mark V.  I play progressive metal, probably most comparable to Dream Theater, and im looking for a sound like petrucci's.  Heavy, and articulate. Each note should sing out when i hit a big chord.  I like a smooth lead tone, capable of shredding easily, since i do a lot of lead playing.  I would also like something with a nice clean sound, and a nice coil tapped sound.

I had previously gotten the advice to get the Nailbombs, but i figured i would post my question here, and see what you guys have to say.

Title: Re: Which Pickups should i put in my new guitar
Post by: dzuck on October 22, 2009, 11:35:32 PM

no help?

Title: Re: Which Pickups should i put in my new guitar
Post by: Zaned on October 23, 2009, 06:46:11 AM

I would have suggested Nailbombs too. It should tick the boxes  :)

Title: Re: Which Pickups should i put in my new guitar
Post by: James C on October 23, 2009, 08:29:30 AM

I had nailbomb 7s put in my RG7321, has that vai/petrucci smooth bite to it but with great cleans too.

Title: Re: Which Pickups should i put in my new guitar
Post by: Nolly on October 24, 2009, 12:40:29 AM

Yep, Nailbombs will definitely do the job here.
Cold Sweats could also be considered - you'll get a brighter, tighter and more modern sound from the bridge, and a smoother but harder-edged tone from the neck.

Title: Re: Which Pickups should i put in my new guitar
Post by: Dr. Vic on October 24, 2009, 11:22:42 AM

welcome  :D

For the tickness of Petrucci sound I was told that the Miracle Man would be a good option, as well as the holydiver for a more versatile option (for better cleans and coil tap), especially if your guitar is a maple neck thru.