aris17561 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Is it a big crime ? I play metal... Now I use bare knuckle but ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Hello! Of course, it's not a crime. It is Your guitar... However - in my opinion - EMGs sound the same in each and every type of guitar. They sound sterile, while Gibson's wide array of pickups are all spicy. I'd try one in a shop, before I'd go with this mod. Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 In case of putting EMGs in a Les Paul, I would go with a battery case integrated in the control cover like used for active Gibson LPs stock, and never route or have routed the guitar for it. In my opinion, the very use of EMGs can be high output and low noise operation, not tone. However, when creating a personal tone from active EMG pickups using EQs, one should consider that this may dramatically increase the noise in the boosted frequency range. This will at least eat up the advantages of the basically increased signal to noise ratio. Thermal noise aka Johnson noise just depends on impedance, bandwidth and temperature - you can't fool the physics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 In case of putting EMGs in a Les Paul, I would go with a battery case integrated in the control cover like used for active Gibson LPs stock, and never route or have routed the guitar for it. ... Hello Capmaster! I used to have a Les Paul with the EMGs (for a couple of weeks, though ) and the battery fitted right into the control cavity, without any routing. I just wrapped it in a thin urethane foam padding not to contact anything it shouldn't. Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Zakk Wylde would say "go for it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Zakk Wylde would say "go for it!" I guess so, - probably - in a less polite form. Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Hello Capmaster! I used to have a Les Paul with the EMGs (for a couple of weeks, though ) and the battery fitted right into the control cavity, without any routing. I just wrapped it in a thin urethane foam padding not to contact anything it shouldn't. Cheers... Bence Good idea for checking it out before making the final decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dg77 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Zakk Wylde would say "go for it!" I guess so, - probably - in a less polite form. Cheers... Bence Yeah more like, buy my ******* signature guitar and learn to shred the right ******* way you ******* a******* or I'll kick your ******* ***. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Active pickups are the spawn of Satan. Runs for cover, in a flame retardent suit.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Some people love EMG's to bits... The player can wring his/her own tone from them like any guitar... I have a Godin Redline with single bridge EMG It doesn't get much play-time, but is beautifully built and fun to shred with... <_< V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy60 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Is it a big crime ? I play metal... Now I use bare knuckle but ... The stock pups in my classic gave off too much hum when my amped was dimed. Also, the low end was pretty flabby. My tech recommended the 81s, and they've reduced the hum to a whisper while tightening up my 6th string single note runs with some compression without needing a pedal. Might not be your cup of tea, but it sure works for me. Curious to try the x-series or duncan blackouts to see what the hubbub is about. Haven't gotten around to it cuz I'm extremely satisfied with my rig as is.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_s Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I tried one with EMG's and I didn't like it. Very bland sounding. Sure, you can use it as a blank base to build your tone, but I prefer a simple chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cú Chulainn Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 EMGs sound the same in each and every type of guitar. They sound sterile, while Gibson's wide array of pickups are all spicy. I just proved you wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Never tried them in an LP, but I did put a set in my 85 Explorer and was not at all happy with them. As stated above, the term "sterile" fit very well. I forget which models they were.....what ever the hot combo was in the 80's......81/86 maybe? Ended up taking them out and going with a Dimarzio Super Distortion in the bridge and a Jackson vintage jazz in the neck. Have not changed it since. NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I'm not sure if the OP wasn't just a sad piece of bait but 'Aris' hasn't been logged-in since the day he left the question here three weks ago... Jus' Sayin' P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabeck5 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 To answer the original question. Yes, it is a crime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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