I emailed Tim and asked what pickup I should use in my RG1527. My amp is an EL34 modded ENGL Blackmore and I play progressive / tech death, along the lines of Animals As Leaders and Necrophagist. I told him I needed something that would produce a huge upper-mid range crunchy rhythm tone in the bridge (like Adam Jones rhythm tone on Lateralus), but also fluid and precise leads from both the bridge and neck pickups. A good clean tone is equally important to me. I need something that can produce a bright and full bodied clean tone in the neck and / or middle position.
He recommended the new Juggernaut pickups, and though I know it's probably too close to release to tell what they're really like, I just don't dig the rhythm sound in any of the clips that I've heard. :? The clean and lead samples do sound great, but I was hoping for rhythm tones similar to the clips of the Emerald, Rebel Yell, and Painkiller clips that I've listened to.
Though I hold the opinions of Tim, Nolly, and Misha in the highest regard, I figured there'd be no harm in asking you guys for a second opinion. Should I go ahead and try the Juggernauts? Or do you guys think the pickups I mentioned (or others that I didn't) would better meet my criteria? Any additional info would be greatly appreciated! :)
