Hey all...
New here. I have an Ibanez RG550 (H/s/H, basswood body, maple neck... I use light gauge (.009) strings, and generally plain E tuning). The Ibanez V8 bridge pickup just doesn't cut it for me. Been looking at some BKP models, and it seems I could use some advice, based on my guitar and the sound I'm trying to achieve.
I'm going for an old-style metal sound, maybe a bit of punk in it too - not into the "contemporary"/"modern" sound at all. Think '70s / early '80s rhythm guitar, heavy but very organic, and with plenty of mids (I don't "scoop" unless it's poop). :lol:
Some reference points: MOTORHEAD ... Ozzy-erra SABBATH ... DISCHARGE (on 'Hear Nothing') ... ANGEL WITCH (first album) ... '70s JUDAS PRIEST ... PENTAGRAM ... MAIDEN (on 'Killers') ... maybe METALLICA's 'Kill Em All'... HOLOCAUST 'The Nightcomers' ... etc.
So, any bridge pickup by BKP that would be good for that type or sound in my guitar?
Also, I'm very much inexperienced when it comes to changing pickups etc.. so if there's anything I should pay special attention to, would be appreciated... thanks.