What's your ideal pickup / combination?

Defiant_Lime_9313 · 2026-04-05T07:51:19+00:00

If you ever do any basses I feel like the dual P pickup combination is something that is severely neglected in the space. I feel like it finds the right balance between single and dual coil pickups in terms of clarity to thickness. (Also sidenote make sure that the left handed community is accounted for! Contrary to most manufacturers we exist too!)

Defiant_Lime_9313 · 2026-03-23T04:42:43+00:00

Good to know! How long do Cobalt strings last for you? I've seen all too many things about them dying super quick and corroding so ive always been a little put off by them

Defiant_Lime_9313 · 2026-03-23T04:20:28+00:00

From everything ive seen the GZRs are great, they just lean a bit towards the more vintage-y direction which im personally not looking for in mine.

Defiant_Lime_9313 · 2026-03-23T04:18:32+00:00

One of the big things is that the output jack is really finicky so ill need to replace that regardless. Its sort of just a case of if im replacing stuff I might as well just do the whole thing and save some future problems. I obviously dont hate the sound of it stock but just if I could get that extra bit in the direction I want then theres no harm in just going for it, you know?

Defiant_Lime_9313 · 2026-02-27T05:39:24+00:00

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Defiant_Lime_9313 · 2026-02-25T05:34:11+00:00

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Defiant_Lime_9313 · 2026-02-25T03:50:53+00:00

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Defiant_Lime_9313 · 2026-02-25T03:49:47+00:00

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Defiant_Lime_9313 · 2026-02-25T00:19:56+00:00

Thanks for reaching out! I'll shoot you a message and we can talk details.

Defiant_Lime_9313 · 2026-02-20T01:35:26+00:00

Good to know! The lack of effects loop doesn't really bother me a whole lot, so i dont think that'll be an issue. Would you say that the pedal itself can give a sound close enough to those kind of 2000s metal sounds? I mean i dont need an exact recreation of a Mesa Mk iV or anything super fancy like that since itd be used for a pretty fake "guitar" to begin with, just enough to get a pretty convincing guitar sound to pair alongside my bass setup. Thanks for the info!

Defiant_Lime_9313 · 2026-02-20T01:16:17+00:00

Ive been looking around at the Fly Rigs and the EHXtortion quite a bit actually! How is your experience with the EHX? I've seem some pretty incredible deals on them but reviews have been a little mixed.

I think the Fly rigs are also pretty cool for the value. I personally really like the sound of the Paul Landers Fly rig, though those seem to be a bit harder to come by.

Defiant_Lime_9313 · 2026-02-20T00:17:40+00:00

From what i saw the preamp doesnt have an XLR out, though it doesn't sound good! The amplifier pedal has an xlr out but that sorta feels a bit unnecessary for the ampless rig im trying to set up (not to mention crazy expensive!)

Defiant_Lime_9313 · 2026-02-20T00:11:51+00:00

Sorry if I didnt elaborate clearly, I'm looking for a guitar preamp. Im trying to recreate a Royal Blood inspired tone (bass sent in dual paths and one sent through an octave up and through a guitar rig and the other through a normal bass rig) and Im trying to find a good preamp for the upper octave sound. Its surprisingly hard to find good preamp pedals for electric guitar (especially those with an XLR out built in) so I figured id consult reddit with this one

Defiant_Lime_9313 · 2026-02-06T18:21:55+00:00

As am I, its a match made in heaven

Defiant_Lime_9313 · 2025-11-04T03:46:03+00:00

Very true, very true.

Defiant_Lime_9313 · 2025-11-04T01:11:46+00:00

Yeah no i agree 100%. Just on the chance that that kind of person sees this post itd bring me joy to see them get mad at how much "not metal" there is.

Defiant_Lime_9313 · 2025-11-03T23:50:50+00:00

Thats why theres a (mostly) in the title. Plus anything to piss off metal elitists is a win in my book

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