pickup tips

[spkenn5]

hey guys, im planning to change the pickup of my rg550, i want a great heavy distorted tone, like john petrucci's well that's just an example i dont want to be exactly like him, but i do love those kind of heavy rhytms.

i wonder what pickups could be used for it? i am planning to get a D-Sonic on bridge and Air Norton on Neck.

but there are these 2 pups that i might reconsider to be put on my 550, the Breed and Super Distortion

is there any good? or any other pups you may recommend me with?

thanks

[TheToneZone]

I don't really think the Breed or Super Distortion will get you in the Petrucci ballpark. Good pickups yes, but they're gonna give you a different vibe altogether.


Mike

[waylay00]

Yeah, Breed and Super Distortion are "smoother" and not as in your face. I used to be into those real heavy pickups, as I thought they would get me more sustain and distortion, but I actually prefer the sound of those smoother pickups now. I can still get the heaviness when I crank my amp up. I've yet to try the D-Sonic though.

[spkenn5]

ooh cool, i'll put D-SOnic then

thanks guys