Marty Friedman lead tone- HD or Rebel yells?

[asianaxeman]

Hi guys, after having a ball with my ceramic sets - MM, PK, C-Bomb....I'd like to delve in to alnico V for a warmer, juicier lead tone...but retaining tightness for rhythm..

what do you reckon in the best non-ceramic setup for rust in peace megadeth sound, particularly marty friendman's juicy rounded lead tone?

I've been thinking NB neck, RY bridge.....but now am intrigued by HD calibrated set? The pickups would be for a mahogany flying V ....opinions please!

[HTH AMPS]

From what I understand of the Holy Diver, that would be the one to go for.  However, you might be better off all round with a Cold Sweat, it IS ceramic, but its the only ceramic magnet pickup I'm mad about - really sweet tone.

[ericsabbath]

for mahogany body/neck and no thick maple top, I think the rebel yell will be more appropriate

[fr33man1]

agreed. Got a HD bridge on my bubinga maple extra bright explorer and the hd made it real thick and warm. I doubt it would cope well with mahogany, would just make it darker and loose imo. 

[Transcend]

I find the MQ neck is perfect for friedmans lead tones.

It can be a bit thick for rhythm thought but most neck pups are