Tone Zone 7

[foad]

I have just bought a Tone Zone 7 because the tone in my RG7620 basically suck. It makes perfect sence to rip out the sucky new 7 midrange boost mud master and put in something a lot cleaner.

Well here comes the problem. I also have a 540S7 and I am wondering if the TZ7 would do better in that. If I put it in the S7 I can put the Blaze from it in the RG7.

Basically... (Just to clarify)
TZ7 in 540S7 and Blaze in RG7620
or
TZ7 in RG7620 and Blaze in 540S7


Looking forward to reading your take on the matter!
Jesper

[Scott of Actual Time]

here's my experience, which may halp a little. *i replaced the Blaze II in one of my 540S7s with a Duncan Custom, which is a high but not super high output pickup that works well in mahogany body guitars like LPs and SGs. *the Duncan added a little bit extra edge but a lot more clarity and articulation - i am very happy with it. *for reference, i play high gain metal with occasional clean parts and rare medium distorted parts.

i changed both of my RG7620 bridge pickups to Duncan JBs. *i didn't mind the tone of the New 7, but the JB had more sizzle and clarity.

hopefully that helps some?!? *i don't know DiMarzio models as well as i know Duncans.

[sanchez]

My advice.

Firstly, get the TZ7 and use it as a sling shot on Bunnies.
Secondly, put the TZ7 in the RG7620.
Thirdly, Leave the 540S7 as is or put in another TZ7
If you play Metal then the Blaze should be ok as the mids are scooped. It won't be Ball tearingly loud but just pop up the Vol on your amp.

Tony

[sanchez]

Woops just realised I made an error. What I ment was

Firstly, get the original pickup from your 7620 and use it as a sling shot on Bunnies.

[foad]

I ripped out the ****ty New7 from the RG7620 and put the TZ7 in it. Whoa! It opened up a whole new world. It cleaned up the tone completely.

I have only played it in my practice amp at home, but I can't wait to play it on bonecrushing soundlevels.

I can definately recommend this pup to any 7-string player.

Jesper

[jeffrey]

I put a Tone Zone 7 in my UV777BK because I thought the stockers sound like crap (I don't know why Ibanez can't put decent pickups in such expensive guitars).

For me it was a huge improvement: more character, better sustain, quieter and more controlled feedback.

I put a PAF 7 in the neck as well. That was a major improvement too.