pickups for RG2820 and RG2620

[xklusivly4u]

Hi there

What are the pickup recommendations for RG2820 and RG2620?
I am thinking to install Evolution Bridge and neck on 2820 and EMG actives on 2620 just to get a different tone.
I play wide range of genre, so versatility is important for me.
Requirement for 2820 is a nice clean tone, fat distortion and screaming lead with good bass.

The idea is to use 2820 for classic 80’s 90’s rock stuff and 2620 for extreme distortion sounds.

Thanks

[Adagio_777]

There is no set pickup recommendation for any model, it's just personal preference. I have a 2820 too, and I still have the stock pups in them, I think I will go for the Tone Zone/Air Norton combo when I finally get around to it, hopefully I can get fairly close to an early Petrucci tone.

From what I have heard Evo's too hot, so I'm not sure if you're going to get much versatility from it.

Which 2620 did you get?

[King Knall]

Evos are not really good with clean. Breeds are maybe what you're looking for. As for the 2620, EMGs do seem like a good choice.

[mi2tom]

I would normally recommend the EVO.......

[Bezial]

i have a 2550 that i have just put a breed(neck) and a blue velvet(middle not that makes any differance on a 2820) and a tone zone in and it is awsome, good bass with the lead tones you sound like your after, clean is ok to if you just back off the volume a tad.

Guess its hard to say if you will like that sound but i do and i know that the only differance pickup wise to a j custom is the breed. good luck with whatever you choose

[xklusivly4u]

Thanks guys. Looks like Tone Zone with Air Norton or Breed will be a good choice for 2820. But I heard that Breed is a bit weak.

Can Breed (neck) produce a fat and warmth distortion sound on mahogany body?

[Bezial]

Im not sure about mahogany, but in bass wood it is rich warm and big. Under real heavy distortion it may be a bit "muddy" but the sound difference for me was awesome and everyone that I have played for since then wants the same.

Sorry I cant shed light on mahogany. Apparently on alder, there is a difference.