What bridge pickup on a basswood body

no1spretty · #1 02-01-2007, 10:27 AM

should I get to get something similar to this sound?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El1mA...elated&search=

Trans-siberean orchestra's Christmas in Sarajevo. I love the lead tone and I want a bright edgy sound like this. So which bridge pickup should i get? Duncan JB, Dimarzio super distortion, X2N? I really have no idea about pickups since i haven't tried any. I'm going to order the pikckup over the internet so i can't try it, but i can sell it for the same price i got it and order a new one if i dont like it
thank you anyways

EDIT: the guitar is a MIJ Ibanez RG

Josh_P · #2 02-01-2007, 05:47 PM

PAF Pro all the way!

no1spretty · #3 02-01-2007, 05:52 PM

I thought the PAF pro was a bit warm. Haha i guess i was wrong. I'll check it out. Thanks

jazzedout · #4 02-02-2007, 04:48 AM

Maybe o ToneZone?

no1spretty · #5 02-02-2007, 09:54 AM

All the clips I've heard of the tonezone were not what I'm looking for. Chris Cafferey from Trans-siberean Orchestra has a really trebly tone which has an "edge" to it. I can't really explain it. That's why i posted the video. From what I've heard so far, I think the X2N or the JB would do it but I didn't get enough feedback about them so I didn't want to risk it so i posted here

Angelo Guitars · #6 02-02-2007, 10:13 AM

JB should do it. X2N might a bit much, it's very powerful.

no1spretty · #7 02-02-2007, 12:10 PM

I just realized i posted this in the wrong section. Sorry guys! I guess this will be moved soon.
Back on topic: Would the D Activator, D Sonic or the Mo' Joe give me a similar sound? I got those suggestions from the Dimarzio website (pickup finder) but from the specs and tone guide, I'm guessing only the D Activator is suitable for that style. What do you guys think?

D.Vial · #8 02-02-2007, 01:50 PM

JB or Tone Zone!

Dee · #9 02-02-2007, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by D.Vial

JB or Tone Zone!

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Originally Posted by no1spretty

All the clips I've heard of the tonezone were not what I'm looking for.

He's not looking for a TZ. Why anyone bothers to keep recommending it after he's said so, I have no idea.

AirGuitar · #10 02-02-2007, 02:44 PM

D-Sonic would sound pretty good, should give pleanty of treble without it being harsh.

Dee · #11 02-02-2007, 04:20 PM

^^ That might be a good choice, as the D-Sonic is able to be mounted with the blade towards the bridge or with the pole pieces towards bridge for two different sounds. I would also maybe look at the Evolution, it's got pretty strong high's.

no1spretty · #12 02-02-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AirGuitar

D-Sonic would sound pretty good, should give pleanty of treble without it being harsh.

exactly what I'm looking for

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Originally Posted by Dee

^^ That might be a good choice, as the D-Sonic is able to be mounted with the blade towards the bridge or with the pole pieces towards bridge for two different sounds. I would also maybe look at the Evolution, it's got pretty strong high's.

The D-sonic's versatility is what actually made me interested in it. As for the Evo, I've heard it, and while I really loved it's sound, I don't think it would work for me. It could work for a LOT of things i play, but I also like playing prog rock and metal, and it didn't suit me

Thanks guys. I appreciate the input. Looks like it's a D-Sonic for me

Dee · #13 02-02-2007, 05:45 PM

Good choice. Tell us how it goes man.

no1spretty · #14 02-03-2007, 04:33 PM

I will. I'm gonna try to post some audio clips too since my new soundcard is hopefully coming with the pickup

AirGuitar · #15 02-09-2007, 01:27 PM

Good decision!
I love the D-Sonic in my 7 string, its a really good all round pickup. And being able to turn it around for a more mellow or more cutting sound is very useful.