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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: 16sturm on September 04, 2010, 08:38:35 PM

Title: Which HB for a Jackson Fusion USA
Post by: 16sturm on September 04, 2010, 08:38:35 PM
The guitar I want to switch the humbucker out of is a 1990 Jackson fusion USA model the stats on the guitar I believe are as follows; Poplar or Alder body I think poplar but im not sure.  The fingerboard is ebony.  Its a 24 3/4 scale neck.  Im looking for full sounding rock/metal tones; the pickup it has in it now just sounds to thin and sterile no character at all...  I already have a nailbomb in a similar guitar and it sounds great but I would like something new.  Suggestions?
Title: Re: Which HB for a Jackson Fusion USA
Post by: DimeZakk on September 04, 2010, 09:04:51 PM
What do you want from your new pickup that the Nailbomb can not deliver?
Title: Re: Which HB for a Jackson Fusion USA
Post by: 16sturm on September 05, 2010, 04:34:52 PM
Its not that Im looking to find something the Nailbomb cant do I just dont think it would work well in this particular guitar as Poplar and Ebony make for a very bright sounding guitar and it may not compliment that ...I was thinking something like a Painkiller or maybe a Warpig.
Title: Re: Which HB for a Jackson Fusion USA
Post by: Nolly on September 06, 2010, 01:09:10 PM
Thought about checking out the Holy Diver? It's a lovely fat sounding pickup that's still tight and clear. Definitely a great choice in brighter guitars. Bags of character too, with an extremely vocal lead tone.
Title: Re: Which HB for a Jackson Fusion USA
Post by: 16sturm on September 06, 2010, 09:57:09 PM
Yeah got a response back today from BK support and they suggested the Holy Diver also.  So I think Im gonna get a black/white zebra Holy Diver.
Title: Re: Which HB for a Jackson Fusion USA
Post by: 16sturm on September 06, 2010, 10:15:18 PM
Would the correct options for this pick up on this guitar be 53mm, 4 con, short leg??? 
Title: Re: Which HB for a Jackson Fusion USA
Post by: Nolly on September 06, 2010, 10:19:49 PM
Yep, those would be the correct options. Let us know how you get on with it!
Title: Re: Which HB for a Jackson Fusion USA
Post by: 16sturm on September 06, 2010, 11:07:11 PM
Thanks 8)