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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: cmchugh21 on July 16, 2011, 02:56:16 PM

Title: best pickup setup for post-rock/hardcore
Post by: cmchugh21 on July 16, 2011, 02:56:16 PM
hey guys, I'm definitely looking to get some new pickups for my PRS SE Custom 24. I was thinking about getting a new guitar, but I just love the feel of this instrument over most other guitars I've played. However the pickups leave a little to be desired. That's why I'm here of course!

My band right now is a hardcore band with some post-rock/ambient influences. So, I'm looking for some pickups where I could get a nasty OD/Distortion with, as well as a very tight and clear clean tone. I play in drop tunings mostly, my most used tuning is CGCFGC (DADGAD dropped a whole step). I play out of a Fender Twin Reverb with an OCD OD and  USA Big Muff for my OD/Dist. I'm looking for a Russian Circles-esque tone. I was leaning toward the Miracle Man pickups, but after thinking I may be better suited with a Miracle Man in the bridge and something else in the neck. Can someone point me in the right direction?
Title: Re: best pickup setup for post-rock/hardcore
Post by: Telerocker on July 16, 2011, 04:50:25 PM
Cold Sweat is great for the neck.
Title: Re: best pickup setup for post-rock/hardcore
Post by: Mr. Air on July 16, 2011, 04:55:53 PM
Maybe a Cold Sweat set. I think the bridge will give you clarity in your downtuned guitar, but I'm no expert on the subject. If you want a more aggressive bridge pickup you could go for a Nailbomb and pair it with a Cold Sweat neck.
Title: Re: best pickup setup for post-rock/hardcore
Post by: cmchugh21 on July 16, 2011, 10:47:47 PM
Maybe a Cold Sweat set. I think the bridge will give you clarity in your downtuned guitar, but I'm no expert on the subject. If you want a more aggressive bridge pickup you could go for a Nailbomb and pair it with a Cold Sweat neck.

I may go with this combo, I wanna go with a pretty agressive pickup in the bridge. And the Cold Sweat sounds perfect for the cleaner prettier parts that I'd use the neck pick up for.