Megadeth7684":c647d said:EMG81 + alder = thin, harsh tone
The 85 sounds better in alder, but I don't care for EMG's in general. I would go with a Duncan Custom.
flying_high":17aea said::|::QBB:
I think the custom is terrible for metal.
Then again, what kind of metal. Certian pickups may be better for lower tuning stuff.
Bare Knuckle Warpigs all the way!umm...":706c1 said:Get a bareknuckle warpig or nailbomb, both sound amazing. They have a bunch of sound clips on their forums.http://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=5