Hi
thanks for you advice.
I unfortunately dont know of any specific players or clips that I can use to demonstrate the tone so im gonna have to describe it the best I can.
Im looking for a tight, focused pickup thats very modern, very cutting and has tight base reponce. Which leads me to the painkiller I believe.
What slightly worries me is how the painkiller is described as primarily a metal pickup, Since the output is similar to my dirty fingers is it going significantly more "metal" sounding since its not scooped. Im sure that sounds like a ridiculous question but im just trying to find out as much as I can. :)
Also I'm looking to replace the neck pickup, ideally I'd like a set but it seems the painkiller is made primarily for lead and high gain settings which in context I agree is perfectly suiting. But I use my neck pickup pretty much mostly for clean work/ chords which leads me to think that the ceramic painkiller may not be best, are there any other suggestions for the neck which will balance with the painkiller bridge or one of similar output?
Thanks again!