So I'm thinking of buying a Chapman Guitar ML2 Custom guitar and installing a set of Bareknuckles. After reading the interesting thread about high output vs low output models, I wanted to ask about the best low output pick-ups for hard rock and metal.
I can only guess that the DC current determines how hot or cold the pick-up is going to be. Based on that premise, and based on the fact that the Dimarzio PAF-7's I have in my Apex seven string are a little too cold, should I be looking into the Vintage Hot series?
With my current amp, I find that the higher output pick-ups are ruining the clean tones. With my Les Paul, the signal turns stupidly compressed. Of course, that's great for high gain tones, but not so for cleans. Then again, when I plug in a Strat or the seven string with PAF's, although the clean sounds are much more pleasing, the high gain tones suffer slightly.
What I'm looking for is a balance, I guess. Any ideas?