DPhillips Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 It's obvious, that some here don't like EMG's. I can appreciate that. We all have our personal preferences and choices... However, what I'm curious about is, didn't Clapton use an EMG infused Strat when he recorded "Journeyman" and "24 Nights"? While a monster metal sound won't be liked by everyone, Clapton's lead work, and tone, on the "24 Nights" album (CD) is incredible.. Some of the sound of that CD might be a little too '80's, but the guitar tone is fantastic. His Strats might not have been EMG's, but if I remember right, that is what they were... Please let me know if I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoRedFoot Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 No no no!!! What have you done?! I read that he used his signature strat, which back then had the Fender Lace Sensor pick ups. I love those pick ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 That "EMGs are for metal only" thing is an urban legend started by biased fanboys. They are fine, they sound good, but different and they serve lots of purposes. That said, if I only had one guitar I wouldn't load it with EMGs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillybilly Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 i would say they are primarily for metal- thats pretty much why only metal players use them. never seen a metal band go on and on about that creamy PAF vintage tone. of course, with that much gain, everything sounds the same anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPhillips Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 No no no!!! What have you done?! I read that he used his signature strat' date=' which back then had the Fender Lace Sensor pick ups. I love those pick ups. [/quote'] My mistake... I thought I had remembered Fender used EMG's at the time (what was that, 1987, '88)? 'Twas a long time ago... Great sound on his work, especially the White Room and Bell Bottom Blues solos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoRedFoot Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 My mistake... I thought I had remembered Fender used EMG's at the time (what was that' date=' 1987, '88)? 'Twas a long time ago... Great sound on his work, especially the White Room and Bell Bottom Blues solos...[/quote'] I think it was 1989. Looking at the pick ups far away it's hard to tell because there are no exposed magnets. LS are so crisp and clear. My favorite guitar in my collection has them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoRedFoot Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 That "EMGs are for metal only" thing is an urban legend started by biased fanboys. They are fine' date=' they sound good, but different and they serve lots of purposes. That said, if I only had one guitar I wouldn't load it with EMGs.[/quote'] Don't start BTW, what is your avitar? It's creepy. In a good way. Like, "creature in a horror movie I actually want to see" way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 That "EMGs are for metal only" thing is an urban legend started by biased fanboys.. Do you remember that black 2007 GOTS SG Special I use to have? It had EMG pickups and sounded fantastic! The guy I sold it to was a jazz player of 10+ years. Him & I exchanged a few emails after he bought it and he said it's the best jazz guitar he's ever played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 EMG's. Can sound like angels or ***, depends on who's using them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzboy Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Clapton used Lace Sensor Gold Pickups in his stratocaster up until 2000 or 2001 then he switch to the Vintage Noiseless pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamienAzrael Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 EMG's. Can sound like angels or ***' date=' depends on who's using them.[/quote'] +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 That "EMGs are for metal only" thing is an urban legend started by biased fanboys. I agree with that completely. I played with a friend of mine a few times rehearsing for a show we did last night, and he played his Schecter bass with EMGs - it was the best solidbody bass sound I've ever heard. Didn't beat a hollowbody or upright, of course, but that's just my preference. And we certainly weren't playing metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Alex Lifeson used EMG's on a few songs years back. "Time Stand Still" comes to mind. I didnt mind that sound. They were single coil though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 EMG's. Can sound like angels or ***' date=' depends on who's using them.[/quote']Yuh huh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Yuh huh! ^I rest my case (first fanboy to show up... 5 to go :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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