which dimarzio7s should I add to my RG7620?

triaxis · #1 03-28-2001, 10:08 AM

Just acquired a RG7620GN recently..it seems that they are loaded with the new dimarzio7s and not the so called Blaze pickups..I am contemplating on which pickups should I change to? should I change the neck to the Blaze neck or the Paf7? The Paf7 seems to have a lower output though..As for the bridge..I am contemplating on the EVO7..or just the Blaze customs..any current users of any of these pickups?which would seem more suitable for the basswood body of the RG7620GN...dont want it to be muddy sounding definitely...

tagg 7 · #2 03-28-2001, 12:37 PM

I'd stay away from teh EVO weve had nothing but bad reviews on them. I'd say a PAF and a Blaze.
buzz

ChrisReedSmith · #3 03-28-2001, 07:35 PM

I second that. Paf and Blaze will do nicely.

Noodles · #4 03-28-2001, 09:10 PM

I am also going to do the PAF7 and blaze with my guitar, just seems like a good fit.

oodee · #5 03-29-2001, 05:09 AM

I just swapped my 2027 pups to ToneZone(bridge) and Blaze(neck)

And damm... These things sound perfect!!! I just dind´t like the paf...

Btw. Could someone tell me what´s wrong with the Evo7. I´ve heard only bad commenst about it. But how does it sound compared to the Evo6????

OoDee

triaxis · #6 03-29-2001, 09:51 AM

it seems like everyone isnt for the Evo7...I was even thinking of loading TWO EVOs on it heheh..hmm looks like I have to settle for the blaze or blaze customs...I am wondering if its possible to load two blaze customs on the RG altho the blaze custom is meant for the bridge...hmm..I heard that the AirNorton7 is gonna be out soon..might wait for that cos I dun really dig the Paf7 based on the specs but then again dun really know till I tried..but I wont wanna waste 100bucks on that...what do u guys think? The stock neck pickups suck cos it has no cutting edge..just flat..and not bright enuff for my taste..

oodee · #7 03-31-2001, 08:03 AM

Triaxis:
I think swapping the stock pups for two Evo7s wouldn´t be a good idea ´cause the Evo7 is made only for bridge position. So there is no neck version of Evo7 available.

OoDee

UVmanMike · #8 03-31-2001, 05:12 PM

I would really go for the Tone Zone 7 in the bridge and the Air Norton 7 in the neck. Now THAT's a good combo. I haven't heard a Air Norton yet, but suspect that you'd be happier with that than a PAF. The PAFs are just to....plain sounding..... and I think that even a Blaze would sound better in the neck than a PAF. Not to knock the PAFs though, their great, but I think a 7 would sound better with more of a powerful and bassy pickup. Look around, and don't rule out EMG 707s, I've tried just about every pickup for a 7 string and the EMG are by far the best. If your willing to go the extra mile for the extra buck......

triaxis · #9 04-01-2001, 09:23 AM

I am still waitin for the AN7 to be officially so called released..but as for the TZ7...I have read the specs I am just afraid that it would sound muddy on a basswood guitar...and it isnt that open sounding..thats why i thought the blaze custom would do the trick...have u tried the blaze custom? How does it sound? something like a Steve Special? By the way, if i install EMGS i would need to reroute the pickups since they are way bigger right?

Anonymous · #10 04-02-2001, 05:38 AM

are the new ToneZone7s in Sweelee yet?
I am planning on ToneZone and Blaze for my RG7420

shawn · #11 04-03-2001, 02:01 PM

i had an evo7 and a paf7 in my UV777bk------they were really great at making the UV sound like a 7v with evolutions, *awesome for solo-type playing, but no crunch. * the paf is really warm and smooth, but i think would lack the power or the high end for a bridge installation. *i sold that UV, the scalloped one, like a moron because i needed cash. *then a week later, got my tax returns, realized how much i missed it and bought another one---now i have an evo7, a tone zone 7, and a paf7 on the way: *all should be here thursday. *im going to audition them all extensively, including combinations with the blaze II neck. *i will post my findings this weekend

ChrisReedSmith · #12 04-03-2001, 07:23 PM

Triaxis: Yea you need to reroute for the EMG 707's. They are built inside a 5-string bass pickup case. I'm not sure how one would go about converting BACK to passives once they have already routed but I dont think it would be easy. Thats the only problem with the 707's...They are NO WHERE to be tried and once you've done it. You've done it. So you pretty much have to go by word of mouth...But I've heard only good things about the 707's.

UVmanMike: When you say "BY FAR" the best, do you really mean they are THAT much better? *Because I have changed my mind about 10 times on getting 707's or staying with Blazes and it keeps bothering me. Im happy with the blazes but you know...what might I be missing right???

triaxis · #13 04-04-2001, 03:29 AM

James:I think they should be in SL oredi..i will check them out this weekend when I m bac in Singapore

Shawn: my original idea was to get the Evo7 and the Paf7..but along the way, I heard many plenty of dismisses on the EVO7 and PAF7..I am just concerned by the fact that for some heavy chord works or rhythm sounds the Evo7 might sound muddy? What do u think? Based on the specs it doesnt look that scooped like the Blaze customs yeah? I was looking for more of a Steve Special kinda scooped sound..and maybe I should wait for the AN7 on the neck...with pickups..its a gamble..aint that cheap to play ard..but *by far, I am relying mostly on the word of mouth here in the forum..aint easy to find that many 7stringers in Singapore..virtually every Ibanez 7 string guitar has to be imported from US or Japan..sucks..
Think i shall pass on the EMGs..really a headache when it comes to rerouting and installing them on...hmm..what do u mean by more for solo-type playing? More of thick mids kinda sound?And the BlazeII pickup is actually the BLaze Custom right?

ChrisReedSmith · #14 04-04-2001, 01:19 PM

Even tho you were talking to Shawn I'll see if I can answer some of your ?'s.

Yes the Evo7 is a BAD choice if you want to do ANY time of rhythm work. (Actually it's a bad choice if you want to sound good) If your looking for a Steve's Special then the BlazeII's are a good way to go. The Blaze customs are not scooped but actually have a spike in the mids over the BlazeII's. So if you want scooped, I'd still say go with the BlazeII's. As for the EMG's being a "headache", I completely agree with you. What a pain in the ass. But all I've heard it how kick ass they are and how much better they are then passives so just because I have to route the guitar hasnt COMPLETELY turned me off..If it gets me my sound, then Im on it. "More of thick mids kinda sound?"-- If your talking about the EMG's, they are designed to have VERY scooped mids. The 707's are all highs and lows. (Which I love by the way) And for the last ?, hehehehe nah the Blaze custom is not the BlazeII's. Although I can see why you'd think that. Your probably thinking the "Blaze" pickups are just that when their really Blaze II's and the Customs are just like the 2nd Blaze's. Truth is there is NO SUCH THING as the "Blaze" pickup. Never has been one. There is the "New-7" (or Custom-7 now), which is in he 7620's, the Blaze II's (all UV's), and then the Blaze customs.

If I actually go with this EMG deal then I'll be sure to let everyone know if it was worth it or not.

UVmanMike · #15 04-06-2001, 01:16 AM

Yeah the EMGs smoke the Blazes, I have the Blazes in my UV777GR and 707s in my RG7620. I have A/B'd a lot and i can tell ya that the blazes are much more muddy, less distorted, and seem to have more bass. They can easily fart around if your cranking the bass so beware. The EMGs have more gain, but in a very controlled way. The cleans stay nice and tight, and distorted they retain clarity and sound godly. I think that the blazes sound more muddy with distorion than the EMGs, but the EMGs have more treble. It's all what your looking for, and I find that both pickups have their place in my music, but I find that I put down my Universe more times than not for my RG. Just for the pickups. So I guess it's all taste, for me it was perfect and not quite the surgery from hell everyone thinks it is. So in the end it is worth it, they are far better.....