Aftermath question...

[djpatb]

I know the general rule for Gibson SG's is low output or super high output. For metal, I was wondering how an Aftermath would fare in an SG. I really like the thickness, bottem end tightness, and relative warmth that I've heard in the Aftermath clips. The EQ curve looks favorable to me, but I guess the 14.7 DC resistance doesn't fall into the range that is usullay suggested for an SG. Would that tight bottom end turn to mush (tuned mainly to Drop-C)?

[Antag]

DC resistance isn't an absolute measure of output.  Trust me, the Aftermath is high output :twisted:

Haven't actually tried an Am in an SG (or indeed any mahogany guitar - my RG 7 string is basswood/maple bolt-on), but I would be highly surprised if ANYTHING could turn an Am's bottom end to mush :)

[Roobubba]

My custom is about as close to an SG as any other guitar type (although I guess it's really not that close...). The aftermath is a fantastic pickup, and no, no you won't find it turns to mush unless perhaps you've mounted it in a soggy cardboard guitar...

[ev1ltwin]

DC resistance can be misleading; it's affected by the number of winds and type of wire used to wind. Different types of wire that are wound to the same DC resistance can sound different though.  Output of a pickup has to do with the type of wire, how many windings, magnet type, and size of magnet(s).

The aftermath happens to have 3 ceramic magnets (1 big ass one, and 2 flanking magnets). The size and type of the magnet gives the pickup higher output while making the transient response really fast (tight bass with aggression). The actual wind is pretty bright for a DC resitance of 15 kOhm (this also prevents muddiness). The warmth comes from the symmetrical wind (no single coil characteristic) and the double row of screws.

Everything I just posted was regurgitated from stuff I've read in Tim's or Nolly's posts (maybe some others on this site as well)  :lol:

[ericsabbath]

all ceramic BKP's work well in SG's