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Audiofanzine FR
Published on 12/04/08 at 03:22
(Originally written by Revan#/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
I installed it on an Ibanez RG321 (a mid-range instrument).
I wanted to upgrade the original pickups because they didn't match my tuning (drop B) and the sound was not accurate enough with distortion...
I searched a long time for the right pickup and I think I found it! In the beginning I was surprised by the very present mids...
But after a while I understood that this strong mid frequency response makes my guitar cut through the mix. The sound is more dynamic and the gain higher... The sound precision is stunning and this pickup can easily compete with active models.
The output level is also very high and with many overtones... The sound is warm and has a strong character!
The sound versatility is stunning regardless of the tuning. The sound is always clear and dynamic. Your amp will come to life. Even with drop B tuning the sound remains clean and accurate and the pickup doesn't generate any noise.
The SH-6 can be split, which is a great for clean sounds, and even though it's not the best pickup for clean sounds it does perform better than a 81...
I've had it for three months and I would certainly buy it again.
I recommend it first and foremost to people looking for an alternative to the characterless EMG pickups. If you want a warm, aggressive, accurate and dynamic sound, this pickup is made for you.
Update: a lot of people suggest, rightfully, that you should use it with a heavy string set... Which is normal considering the pickup is conceived for down tuning fans
I installed it on an Ibanez RG321 (a mid-range instrument).
I wanted to upgrade the original pickups because they didn't match my tuning (drop B) and the sound was not accurate enough with distortion...
I searched a long time for the right pickup and I think I found it! In the beginning I was surprised by the very present mids...
But after a while I understood that this strong mid frequency response makes my guitar cut through the mix. The sound is more dynamic and the gain higher... The sound precision is stunning and this pickup can easily compete with active models.
The output level is also very high and with many overtones... The sound is warm and has a strong character!
The sound versatility is stunning regardless of the tuning. The sound is always clear and dynamic. Your amp will come to life. Even with drop B tuning the sound remains clean and accurate and the pickup doesn't generate any noise.
The SH-6 can be split, which is a great for clean sounds, and even though it's not the best pickup for clean sounds it does perform better than a 81...
I've had it for three months and I would certainly buy it again.
I recommend it first and foremost to people looking for an alternative to the characterless EMG pickups. If you want a warm, aggressive, accurate and dynamic sound, this pickup is made for you.
Update: a lot of people suggest, rightfully, that you should use it with a heavy string set... Which is normal considering the pickup is conceived for down tuning fans