That's all there is to it, right? Like The Original 24v Mod on ebay/the interwebz?
Anyone Keep Going Back To EMG?
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Grindspine
likes pointy things
Yeah, the E-II Arrow 7 that I just got has a 57-7 in the bridge and 66-6 in the neck. They're a bit different, maybe spongier, than the 81x and 60 combo in my old B.C. Rich Virgin. They are not quite as aggressive or as bright as the Fluence Moderns in my Legator 8 string, but have no problem getting a Slayer-style chugging going. The 57-7/66-7 are more clear and focused than the Duncan Nazgul/Sentient in my RGD though.
EMGs for chugs, always.
EMGs for chugs, always.
HeHasTheJazzHands
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Yeah pretty much. I found a 20pk of 24v a23 cases on eBay and a 10pk of 9v clips on Amazon. $15 total lol
I might go the build your own route too. I'm thinking about that mod for my Dingwalls but I'm unsure if the ones with Darkglass preamps can take that voltage. My Combustion has an EMG pre, so that should be okay I'd guess?
HeHasTheJazzHands
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You'd need to double check the specs to make sure they can handle the voltage. Fwiw I don't even know if EMG preamps can handle it. I know their *pickups* can since they're rated for a max of 27v
AFAIK the preamps at rated at 18V, or at least I recall the 24V mod guy saying it's not compatible with the preamps.
That's what I was wondering after I posted lol
I'm assuming it's the same for old stock Combustions to use BTS for the eq. The tech sheet recommends 18v but can max out to 27v. So that one would be a go.
Darkglass's website isn't as clear, unless I missed something... They kind of make it sound like 18v but it doesn't say a max voltage.
Shask
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Yep, just solder the wires, and I covered my connections with shrink tubing. Just be careful with polarity.
HeHasTheJazzHands
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Yeah I had to mismatch them. Black to positive, red to negative
Screamingdaisy
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If anyone is interested, there's also an option where you can feed power in through a pedal on the floor. The stock option runs 9v and 18v, and I'm told it's stiffer than using a battery.
It's basically using a TRS cable to move the battery connection outside the guitar, then powering it off a regular power supply. I've never tried it myself, but I'd imagine it to be more robust than a battery (ie, less prone to sag as the battery gets worn down).
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It's basically using a TRS cable to move the battery connection outside the guitar, then powering it off a regular power supply. I've never tried it myself, but I'd imagine it to be more robust than a battery (ie, less prone to sag as the battery gets worn down).
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ZERO1
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I figured id ask here. Are the bone breakers just 81/60a emg pick ups or are they slightly different? I keep getting conflicting information. thanks
HeHasTheJazzHands
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It's not the prettiest... But considering I can make 20 of these for $20, I think its great lol
HeHasTheJazzHands
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...So now my issue is that I only ran out of batteries. 
I only had a 5 pack of A23s. I ended up buying a bulk pack. Apparently these last only a couple of months vs the year + 9Vs can.
...Of course I bitch about Fishmans for the same reason. but IME the A23s can be cheaper than 9Vs.
I only had a 5 pack of A23s. I ended up buying a bulk pack. Apparently these last only a couple of months vs the year + 9Vs can....Of course I bitch about Fishmans for the same reason.
but IME the A23s can be cheaper than 9Vs.
Shask
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I got Energizer Max A23s, so I think mine will last longer, lol....So now my issue is that I only ran out of batteries.
...Of course I bitch about Fishmans for the same reason.
Legion
Slightly cynical, mostly okay, completely drunk.
I've been playing my AKM Guitarworks made by @Purelojik with a 57 in the bridge and OH MY GOD it's a hot pickup lolololol
Fucking juicy chugs haha
Fucking juicy chugs haha
HeHasTheJazzHands
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Yeah it's funny how EMG initially sold it as their PAF variant but like... dude it's probably one of their hottest pickups lol. Only pickup hotter than it is probably the Daemonums or Het Set.
I do wanna try the 55 set one day, see how PAF-y they get.
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Marked Man
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The 57 can sound heavier than the 81 in many situations....it's a killer.
I've got the 57-7H and 66-7H in my Loomis and couldn't be happier.
i have an old SPC, curious what it does to a 707 in the neck. the only TW i have has a busted preamp (pretty sure) so i dont have any "single coils" to compare with.
edit:whats with 24v? i thought people were putting between 1-3 9volt batteries in their guitars. is there something new/better? thanks lol.
HeHasTheJazzHands
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You use 2 A23 batteries for 24v instead of 2 9V batteries for 18v. You get slightly more voltage in a smaller space, since a pair of A23s are even smaller than a single 9v battery but is ~2.5x the voltage. Not to mention it takes up waaaaaay less space than 2 9vs in 18v.
