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ekajsk8er
10-22-2005, 05:23 PM
I was looking at the Jackson DXMG http://www.music123.com/Jackson-DXMG--i71131.music or the Schector Damien http://www.music123.com/Schecter-Damien-FR-i157402.music and was wondering if you can get a good sound out of the emg's. I've from a few people that you cant really do pinch harmonics, or get a good sound out of emg's that aren't active. Does anybody know from experience is this is true?
Samuel
10-22-2005, 08:08 PM
The EMG hzs are generally considered a bit weak. Of course, you won't get anything particularly good in any guitar at that price range, so it's not that big a deal.

You can do pinch harmonics just fine on them though. They aren't a terrible stock pickup, but I'd definitely go aftermarket eventually.
randyrhoads
10-22-2005, 08:37 PM
EMG HZ's are alright but if you have enough money get EMG active pickups and put them in
Chaz S
10-22-2005, 10:02 PM
I love EMG actives, but in my opinion, the stock jackson pickups on my JS20 sound better than the HZs on my DKMGT
ekajsk8er
10-22-2005, 10:48 PM
does anyone know how long the batteries for the active pickups last until they need to be replaced?
AmericanWeiner
10-22-2005, 11:00 PM
does anyone know how long the batteries for the active pickups last until they need to be replaced?

EMG claims they last 275 hours, I believe.

Does anyone have experience with the EMG-DG20 setup? I'm interested...Dave sounded really good on pulse..but I haven't been impressed with single coils so far.

That said, I haven't been greatly impressed by any pickup I've played...I'm still looking for something I can love. :(