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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: MontyW on April 02, 2011, 04:08:49 PM

Title: Musicman Axis - alternative pups
Post by: MontyW on April 02, 2011, 04:08:49 PM

I've had a Axis on loan for a few almost a week and after much searching around for a guitar and especially a neck that 'fits' me, I've decided to pull the trigger on the Axis. 

However, I'm not 100% happy with the stock DiMarzio pups.  I'm looking for some richer, almost darker harmonics that will scream when needed.  The guitar has a basswood body and maple neck with a top mounted Floyd Rose.

I play mostly metal and often in drop D.

Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Musicman Axis - alternative pups
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on April 02, 2011, 05:17:42 PM

Painkiller, Holy Diver or Miracle man for metal I reckon

Title: Re: Musicman Axis - alternative pups
Post by: MontyW on April 02, 2011, 05:24:12 PM

Cheers for that.

What about Pain Killer bridge and Cold Sweat neck?

Title: Re: Musicman Axis - alternative pups
Post by: Telerocker on April 02, 2011, 07:57:29 PM

A Holy Diver is great for the tones you're after. Cold Sweat in the neck (fluid leads) would make a nice combo.