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Posted by: Capt.Z Feb 13 2009, 10:19 PM

I am gonna put new pick-ups on my les paul custom, but I can't decide...

EMGs or Dimarzio of some kind

I play rock, metal, sometimes blues or jazz...
HELP

Posted by: ZakkWylde Feb 13 2009, 10:29 PM

EMGs are great for rock and metal, and also a little blues but no Jazz at all...

Seymour Duncan Sh-5 with a sh-1 or sh-2 neck would be a good choice, or if you want to go into Custom pickups, a Bareknuckle Cold Sweat set

Posted by: Trond Vold Feb 14 2009, 12:08 AM

EMG's and Gibson are a nice match. But even though EMG's are more versatile then they are given credit for, they still arent especially good for Jazzy/Blues stuff.

Duncans are probably more suitable if you want a good mix of everything.

Posted by: Marcus Siepen Feb 15 2009, 07:07 PM

I agree, EMG's ROCK a Les Paul, but Jazz is for sure not their biggest strength. Since I never played any Jazz myself I can't really give you an advice for suitable pickups, but if you are looking for a rock/metal pickup then get the EMG 81

Posted by: Capt.Z Feb 16 2009, 02:38 AM

I only play some jazzy or bluesy licks... sometimes... EMGs sound good

Posted by: Guitarman700 Feb 16 2009, 03:09 AM

Get some Seymour duncan Blackouts, they DESTROY EMGS. Much more organinc, and just better sound overall. ive got some in my jackson, Best pickups ever.

Posted by: g-forcelover Feb 16 2009, 03:40 AM

I'd try the dimebucker, or the Seymour duncan Blackouts. both sound amazing, and will give you what you are looking for.

Posted by: Capt.Z Feb 16 2009, 02:52 PM

I hear Blackouts sound great.. but, they need batteries right? How does that work??

Posted by: Toni Suominen Feb 16 2009, 10:07 PM

Yeah, they are active pickups and need batteries like the EMG's definitely try them out.

Posted by: Capt.Z Feb 17 2009, 02:47 AM

how do you change batteries in the P-Ups??

Posted by: Marcus Siepen Feb 17 2009, 10:20 AM

The battery is not inside the pickups, in most cases the battery (a 9 Volt block) will go into the compartment that has the tone and volume controls. And don't worry, you won't have to change the battery every 2 weeks, as long as you pull out the cable when you are not playing they hold pretty long.

Posted by: Ramiro Delforte Feb 17 2009, 08:03 PM

I'd put some EMG but the model I cannot tell you because is something personal, you'll have to try or search for people with some EMG's.
I'd probably choose a pair that are not active....but that's me

Posted by: Capt.Z Feb 18 2009, 01:21 AM

I'll get some blackouts probably... I just need the money

Posted by: Guitarman700 Feb 18 2009, 01:44 AM

Good choice man! if you want some sound samples, ill make a quick video, just PM me!