Found my dream axe. Now.. Which pickups?

[Madsakre]

I just found my dream axe. A Gibson Voodoo V!

BODY   
Finish :
Juju
Species:   Swamp Ash

NECK   
Species:   Mahogany
Profile:   Rounded
Peghead Pitch:   17°
Thickness at 1st fret:   0.800"
Thickness at 12th fret:   0.850"
Heel Length:   0.625"
Neck Joint Location:   17th fret

FINGERBOARD   
Species:   Ebony
Scale length:   243/4"
Total Length:   18.062"
Nut Width:   111/16
Width at 12th fret:   2.062"
Frets:   22
Inlays:   Red pearl acrylic Voodoovskull at fifth fret

HARDWARE   
Plating Finish:   Black Chrome
Bridge:   Tune-o-matic
Tailpiece:   Stopbar
Knobs:   Black top hat with red numbers
Tuners:   Grover kidney

ELECTRONICS   
Pickups:   Black Magic double-slug 496R/500T, black/red coils
Controls:   Two volume, one tone, three-way switch


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Which pickups should grow old with this sweet lady?

Im thinking aftermaths :)

[DoomBuggi]

Guess that really depends on what kind of music you are going to play.  As well as tuning.  As well as amp used.

[ericsabbath]

nailbomb
maybe a miracle man

[Philly Q]

No idea about the pickups, but nice guitar!   :D

I've often been tempted to buy a Voodoo SG.

[Madsakre]

Extreme metal/grindcore :) Thats what i play

[Alex]

I've had the Miracle Man first, very hard-hitting and good sound. Very defined. However, I've now settled on a Nailbomb, warmer, more refined and versatile.
For the most extreme stuff I imagine something like the Warpig would be best.

[Madsakre]

Yeah im actually thinking of getting a Ceramic warpig for this one. Or maybe the aftermath :)

[DimeZakk]

I played a Voodoo Explorer once with an EMG 81 in the bridge and the sound was piercing my ears!
You'll need a pickup that can deal with those extremely bright swamp ash guitars. I would suggest an alnico Warpig, no ceramic pickup (unless you are aiming to sound like a chainsaw)

[Madsakre]

Chainsaws are too dark for my taste

[Miek]

Nailbomb, always nailbomb!

[Madsakre]

Well it does not matter at all. i called the guy and asked him if i could go and pick it up tomorrow. Some dude had picked it på 30 mins earlier.


So here i am again.
I wanted that guitar since it came out in 2002. I never had the money while it was in production. For the last 3-4 years, i've been looking for one. Found it yesterday, and now its already sold. even for a discount of what the original price was...

Im actually feeling quite hurt...

[gwEm]

Well it does not matter at all. i called the guy and asked him if i could go and pick it up tomorrow. Some dude had picked it på 30 mins earlier.


So here i am again.
I wanted that guitar since it came out in 2002. I never had the money while it was in production. For the last 3-4 years, i've been looking for one. Found it yesterday, and now its already sold. even for a discount of what the original price was...

Im actually feeling quite hurt...

this totally bites man :( i wanted to congratulate you on a great taste... but don't worry, another will come up in the end - keep your eye open

[Loomer]

Yeah, a moment of silence, please  :(

[Alex]

I feel sorry for you, but maybe another one will come up soon. They don't go that cheap though. When I got mine I paid almost 700£ for it (I think). But I really wanted one.

The neck is my favorite part of this guitar. Thick yet slick, low and fast action yet few buzz, not too large frets (not a fan of jumbo frets), super strong and stable.

[Shag101]

They don't go that cheap though. When I got mine I paid almost 700£ for it (I think).

Wow really..i remember liking it when it came out, but went with a standard (SG model that is) as the voodoo's seemed cheaper in quality.
I too have always liked the look of them though.......

definitely sux ....