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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: cerebrum on August 24, 2007, 03:54:16 PM

Title: 7 string
Post by: cerebrum on August 24, 2007, 03:54:16 PM

Hi
I have a vigier excalibur 7 (alder body maple neck and fretboard) and i want to replace the bridge blaze.I play progressive death metal.I like the characteristics of a tone zone(big bass and middles) but i want an even more powerful pu.I also want to hear every note i play even in chords with high gain and i wnt it to be rich harmonically for soloing.
So which pu is best?Maybe the warpig (ceramic or alnico?) the nailbomb or some other?

Title: 7 string
Post by: gingataff on August 24, 2007, 04:11:34 PM

I'm not sure how it would sound in a 7 string, but for something very hot, fat and full of tone the Holy Diver could really float your boat.

Title: 7 string
Post by: Ratrod on August 24, 2007, 04:33:06 PM

Both the nailbomb and Warpig are excellent for 7-strings. I think in this case a Nailbomb would work best.

Title: 7 string
Post by: CUBE on August 25, 2007, 04:44:12 AM

nailbomb.... but i always say that

Title: 7 string
Post by: ericsabbath on August 25, 2007, 05:44:40 AM

i played a brazilian mahogany 7 string ibanez loaded with alnico warpigs
the voicing is similar to a tone zone, but it appears to have more top end and more grind
the holy diver would be a lighter choice

nailbomb sounds totally different from a tone zone to me
more focused, with sharper highs and less low mids and bass

Title: 7 string
Post by: kmanick on August 27, 2007, 07:51:51 PM

I have a Nailbomb in my Carvin 7 (all mahogany with a maple top and a maple board)
Once I got the pick up height adjusted I really started to like it .........
a lot. It cleans up nicely and stays clear and sharp when "gained out" .