Active vs passive -- help me out

[kris_jammage]

Chris uses the 81-7/60-7, and Mark uses the 81-7/707.

I stand corrected!

 

[TRENCHLORD]

My only advice is;

85s/707s in basswood/alder/maple bodies,
and 81/81-7s in mahogany/walnut bodies.

Blackouts model 1 would also probably be amazing in light-wood/bright-sounding guitars, unfortunately I've had no quality time on them yet.
The M.T. blackouts are tuned more for a heavier chunky guitar.

 

[sochmo]

I own an RGA7 which im actually selling, I swapped out the original pups for dimarzio blazes right away and havent looked back since, passive all the way!

 

[Hajtosek]

IF i were you i would try SD Nazgul and Merlin Hellfire or Eclipse great sounding Pickups.

 

[9unslin9er]

85s/707s in basswood/alder/maple bodies,
and 81/81-7s in mahogany/walnut bodies.
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Just my observation but the 707 and 85-7 sound nothing alike. The 707s sound way more organic than either the 81 or 85.

Had numerous sets of 81/85's in mahogany, most notably my ESP Eclipse II. Hated it every time.