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megaup987

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Pickup suggestions for Ibanez RGA121NTF (80's Thrash)
« on: July 06, 2012, 06:19:09 AM »
Hi everyone.

I'm looking for a bridge pickup options for my Ibanez RGA121NTF. It's a bolt-on maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, mahogany body/maple top, fixed bridge. I'm looking for something that would be good for 80's Thrash (think Metallica, Slayer), something that would be good for fast palm muted 16ths notes on low E. Tuning is Standard E (sometimes Eb). The sound comes from a Marshall JMP-1.

Right now I'm torn between Miracle Man and Aftermath. But all suggestions are appreciated.

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Re: Pickup suggestions for Ibanez RGA121NTF (80's Thrash)
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2012, 06:21:42 AM »
painkiller or cold sweat
Riff Raff, Mules, Black Dog, VHII's, Cold Sweat

darrenw5094

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Re: Pickup suggestions for Ibanez RGA121NTF (80's Thrash)
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2012, 12:54:11 PM »
This vid always blows me away.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp8bYUWMBSE
BKP: Abraxas - Les Paul
Holy Diver - Charvel
Mule - Les Paul
Rebel Yell - Les Paul
VHII - PRS CU22
Emerald - Les Paul
Warpig - Caparison Horus

Slartibartfarst42

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Re: Pickup suggestions for Ibanez RGA121NTF (80's Thrash)
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2012, 08:20:14 PM »
Nailbomb is more 90's Metal to me but it could work if you like your tone really aggressive. Of the two you mentioned, I'd go Miracle Man.
BKP owned:

Bridge - Emerald; Cold Sweat; Crawler; A-Bomb; Holydiver; Miracle Man; Sinner; Trilogy Suite

Neck - Emerald; Cold Sweat; Crawler; Holydiver; Sinner; Trilogy Suite