EddieDean Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 ....or hardcore, or grindcore... whatever u choose to call it.. Slipknot, Deftones, Godsmack, Staind(the heavy stuff, not the whiny "I'm a loser" stuff) I'm not a soloist, and probably never will be....I'm just looking for something that give me that gives me that chunk that I am looking for. I feel like I may need something with EMGs to attain what I want, but it seems like when a guitar comes stock with EMGs, it's always a cheaper guitar. I've seen the Menace, but then I read that the 490/498 combo has a "vintage" sound. I've seen the BFG and the p-90 is interesting, but will it deliver what I want. The only single-coil guitar I have is a Strat....and it don't deliver in the metal dept. The Les Paul Gothic II sounds like it might be what I want, but I can't find any pics of it. ...btw, the amp I am currently using is a VOX AD50VT. I just need a little advice and would like to find what I need in the Gibson line. I've got Gibson acoustics, but no Gibson electrics, yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarGod319 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 ....or hardcore' date=' or grindcore... whatever u choose to call it.. Slipknot, Deftones, Godsmack, Staind(the heavy stuff, not the whiny "I'm a loser" stuff) I'm not a soloist, and probably never will be....I'm just looking for something that give me that gives me that chunk that I am looking for. I feel like I may need something with EMGs to attain what I want, but it seems like when a guitar comes stock with EMGs, it's always a cheaper guitar. I've seen the Menace, but then I read that the 490/498 combo has a "vintage" sound. I've seen the BFG and the p-90 is interesting, but will it deliver what I want. The only single-coil guitar I have is a Strat....and it [u']don't[/u] deliver in the metal dept. The Les Paul Gothic II sounds like it might be what I want, but I can't find any pics of it. ...btw, the amp I am currently using is a VOX AD50VT. I just need a little advice and would like to find what I need in the Gibson line. I've got Gibson acoustics, but no Gibson electrics, yet. LP studio with EMGs. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Les-Paul-Studio-Electric-Guitar-with-EMGs?sku=514159 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 LP Classic . Bone assed stock ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T50 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Any LP with 500T at the bridge position will get the job done right. IMO, 500T sounds much nastier than EMG 81... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Any LP with 500T at the bridge position will get the job done right.IMO' date=' 500T sounds much nastier than EMG 81... [/quote'] Yeah a hot sizzly grunt . And no batteries ... But why a Les . Why not a V or an Explorer , won't hurt the wallet near as much . I have the 500T's In my Classic , V , & Explorer . And they all blister ... and burn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pd1030 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 LP Classic . Bone assed stock ... Totally agree...The classic is the unsung metal hero. fast neck, great hot pickups and when you roll the neck off you are back in the classic rock-blues zone.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Yeah . But with the proper pedals you can get the growl from almost any humbucker loaded guitar . I am so the Anti Fender guy .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieDean Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 I hadn't even thought about the V or the Explorer..don't know why... and thanks for the heads-up on the 500T! I wish there was a shop nearby where I could try some out, but it looks like I may have to buy one just to see if I like it, as bad as I hate to do that. ....so many choices... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T50 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I'm planning to put a 500T on my SG Std. next week. SG/500T combo should work well... I hope. 498T is a good choice as well. I just put a 498T on my LP CP, and it sounds awesome. 498T doesn't have that extra picante "sizzling" crunch as 500T does but sounds better clean... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plank_Spanker Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Any LP with 500T at the bridge position will get the job done right.IMO' date=' 500T sounds much nastier than EMG 81... [/quote'] Signed. The 500T will definitely work well to piss off the neighbors, strip paint, and curl your hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I hung a 498T and a burstbucker on my firebird and talk about unique sound WooWee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T50 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I hung a 498T and a burstbucker on my firebird and talk about unique sound WooWee. Firebird!!! Now, that is a guitar that you don't hear about everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Wanna See ??? [ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T50 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 NIIICCEEE....!!! Awesome color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plank_Spanker Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Wanna See ??? [ Now' date= that's a hunk of wood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Yeah a hot sizzly grunt . And no batteries ... But why a Les . Why not a V or an Explorer ' date=' won't hurt the wallet near as much . I have the 500T's In my Classic , V , & Explorer . And they all blister ... and burn[/quote'] Yes for metal you should really consider getting a V or an Explorer... they kind of have the look to play metal with them. That said, I play metal too, but more iron maiden, judas priest, some angra, lots of nightwish, and some pantera... lots of 80s hair metal too (best music ever, just dont argue with me on this)... and i have a lp guitar with active EMGs (zakk wyldes set) and a les paul standard faded with burstbucker pros... the BB pros blow the emgs away even when the emgs are with new batteries. I use a VOX AC30cc2 amp (ok i know it isnt intended for metal but it is the nicest clean and with pedals it sounds great!), with a modded metal zone, and a marshall guvnor plus (not the original version). So the only difference is in the pickups, and really man, the bb pros blow the emgs away... oh, and the emgs are really noisy with the metal zone! (they are not supposed to but lots of folks have the same problem) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AS90 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Get a Classic, I had the 500T from mine in my G400 for a while, it rocked! Its going in my new 70s SG project eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibis Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Usually plenty of 500T's available on ebay from people who bought V's / Explorer's who want a quieter life. They never seem to make much money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3uroboy Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Classic Custom with DiMarzio Super Distortion, is wild. It can be used to about anything, and it actually sounds great, even in Metal! But explorer is fave, see here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=UbWmHZGn8Fk If you have MUCH money, buy the Zakk Wylde Bullseye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Weak EMGs? Really. I must have gotten lucky with this SG then, GOTW 32 - EMG 85 & 81. Thundergod, let me tell you, there's no way my BB equipped 2006 LP can touch this puppy. Of all my guitars, this SG's neck pickup is the single best pickup I have...absolute heaven!! EddieDean, somebody suggested the LP Studio w/EMG...I suggest you do not. I wanted that LP. I walked into the store with the intention of buying that LP w/EMG but this SG absolutely destroyed it! The LP is really muddy, while the SG is just so clean and crisp. Every note out of this thing is like a breath of fresh air. I really wish you guys could hear it!! My suggestion, staying within the Gibson family, of course, is either a V, Explorer, or this SG. LPs aren't metal guitars IMO. Yes, they are versatile and yes, people will argue that they are perfect for metal, but again, just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T50 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Tim A, that is a mean looking SG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 The couch aint half bad either ... just sayin .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AS90 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 If you can find one you could always get a Showcase SG like mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALIEN8 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I had a choice between the satin black SG shown and the silverburst LP classic custom... silverburst won!! Honestly you just have to go and try some of each... compare using the same amp etc. IMO you can do metal with anything, even a strat, you just need the correct set-up to match. Your amp, the VOX AD50VT will definately help, though you should have waited for the XL version, since it's more of a high gain amp. I vote for a les paul classic custom though! My SG faded does it well too, really well, but the les paul is so much more powerful sounding and articulate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVinci13 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DV84SBCH/ Get this guitar. I have it, I play 80's metal, and it rocks. It comes with a 500T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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