tdweekly Posted December 28, 2003 Share Posted December 28, 2003 I'm looking to put new pickups into my Jackson RR3. Anyone have any good ones they recommend? I've been playing guitar for 10 years, but I'm not too familiar w/ the hardware side so forgive me if my questions sound amateur.. Is it okay to get 2 of the same pickups or is that a 'no-no'? (the ones on it now aren't the same model, both humbuckers though) I was looking at the Seymour Duncan Dimebucker... seems good for my type of sound... any suggestions?? any help you have is appreciated.... Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted December 28, 2003 Share Posted December 28, 2003 if you use a dimebucker in the bridge try a less extreme pickup in the neck, go to seymour's site and check out some sound bites.maybe all you need is to adjust your pickup height? http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdweekly Posted December 28, 2003 Author Share Posted December 28, 2003 I checked out that site (pretty neat), but it raised a few other questions... 1) What does 'high-output' mean? 2) What would raising the pickup height do? 3) Does anyone know of any good web site that lays out hardware and altering it nicely for us uneducated thrill seekers? thanks for the help guys!! Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel E. Posted December 28, 2003 Share Posted December 28, 2003 1) "High output" means the pickup puts out a very strong signal. This is good for overdriving tube amps and in any situation where a lot of distortion is wanted. The Dimebucker has a high output wheras a PAF humbucker has a medium output. 2) Raising the pickup closer to the strings will further increase the volume. It can also result in a muddier sound with less definition. If the neck pickup is raised too high, it can affect the string's vibration and reduce sustain as well as causing intonation problems (this is a common problem on Stratocaster-type guitars). 3) I would spend some time on Google. Also look at "The Guitar Handbook" by Ralph Denyer. Comprehensive and well-written. I second Guitarzan's opinion that you should put a more subtle pickup in the neck position. That will allow your guitar to do more than just shred. "You never can vouch for your own consciousness." - Norman Mailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telepaul Posted December 29, 2003 Share Posted December 29, 2003 You should check out the DiMarzio pup's! If you want a good high output pickup their "Humbucker From Hell" might be a consideration. Or you could go active. telepaul Nice ash!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 like Gabe says , do a little research before taking the plunge. sometimes a little setup, string change and believe it or not picks can change your tone alot. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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