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***Det_Nosnip*** · 11-08-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by I_am_the_one

Passive pickups send a low output, raw signal to the amp that can only be affected by the volume and tone controls on the instrument itself. Passive pickups tend to lose the extremes of high and low frequencies, but still give a very even and punchy tone. This is because passive pickups tend to push out more midrange frequencies. While passive pickups might give players less dynamic control, their smooth sound is still very unique and desirable.

Active pickups have preamps that are built into the pickup housing; so they can drive the signal to the amp themselves. This preamp must be powered by a source other than the amp, so active pickups require a separate battery to operate. This allows the pickup to send a higher output signal, producing a more complete, full-range sound than most passive pickup systems and giving players more control of instrument dynamics, projection and tone.

Active VS Passive pickups...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSDac4In9ho

Wow, thanks! Great post.

TriggerNYC · 11-10-2009, 12:11 AM

i dont think active pups give u more dynamics i think they kill dynamics tbh but whatevs

Left Face Down · 11-10-2009, 12:22 AM

Pickups are all about preference... I usually classify Seymour Duncans as a more "classic" sound while DiMarzio is a more "modern" sound. EMGs, well I'm split on EMGs. I've heard recordings that sounded good, I've heard recordings that didn't, but I've never actually had any in my guitars unlike Seymour Duncans and DiMarzios which I have had both in.

Though I do prefer Alnico 5 magnets, no matter which way I go, for my bridge pickups and either that or Alnico 2 magnets for my neck. Depending on the pickup, most notably the Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates which was specially made with a Alnico 5 for a certain (Fender I believe) guitar I tried in a store.... man that thing in the neck felt like shoving a shard of glass into my ear.

For the most part I usually stray away from ceramic magnets, as I just don't think they sound alive and in the room. They often sound kind of dull to me, lacking life, and the sound is trapped in the speaker box or something.

gardenofsound · 11-15-2009, 07:10 PM

Honestly, if you consider buying a used guitar, your options open up considerably.

Here are decent guitars that will set you up really well:

Floating Vibrato:
http://musicgoround.com/detail.aspx?id=738712
http://musicgoround.com/detail.aspx?id=744654
http://musicgoround.com/detail.aspx?id=840212
http://musicgoround.com/search.aspx?q=&cid=1&scid=161&sid=0&z=&d=10&min=&m ax=200&c=10&ob=6
http://musicgoround.com/detail.aspx?id=860301

If you want a fixed bridge, here:
http://musicgoround.com/detail.aspx?id=746415

Hope this post is helpful. Whenever you accumulate more money, replace the bridge pickup with a GFS pickup.

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11-10-2009, 12:11 AM	#22
TriggerNYC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 816	i dont think active pups give u more dynamics i think they kill dynamics tbh but whatevs

11-10-2009, 12:22 AM	#23
Left Face Down Ibanez Loving Freak Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kuppuku suru tenka Posts: 69,666 Posts: 10,980	Pickups are all about preference... I usually classify Seymour Duncans as a more "classic" sound while DiMarzio is a more "modern" sound. EMGs, well I'm split on EMGs. I've heard recordings that sounded good, I've heard recordings that didn't, but I've never actually had any in my guitars unlike Seymour Duncans and DiMarzios which I have had both in. Though I do prefer Alnico 5 magnets, no matter which way I go, for my bridge pickups and either that or Alnico 2 magnets for my neck. Depending on the pickup, most notably the Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates which was specially made with a Alnico 5 for a certain (Fender I believe) guitar I tried in a store.... man that thing in the neck felt like shoving a shard of glass into my ear. For the most part I usually stray away from ceramic magnets, as I just don't think they sound alive and in the room. They often sound kind of dull to me, lacking life, and the sound is trapped in the speaker box or something.

11-15-2009, 07:10 PM	#24
gardenofsound Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West Side of Chicago Posts: 3,216	Honestly, if you consider buying a used guitar, your options open up considerably. Here are decent guitars that will set you up really well: Floating Vibrato: http://musicgoround.com/detail.aspx?id=738712 http://musicgoround.com/detail.aspx?id=744654 http://musicgoround.com/detail.aspx?id=840212 http://musicgoround.com/search.aspx?q=&cid=1&scid=161&sid=0&z=&d=10&min=&m ax=200&c=10&ob=6 http://musicgoround.com/detail.aspx?id=860301 If you want a fixed bridge, here: http://musicgoround.com/detail.aspx?id=746415 Hope this post is helpful. Whenever you accumulate more money, replace the bridge pickup with a GFS pickup.