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We have a geared article on jeff loomis as well that goes over his other gear. When he set out to design his signature blackouts set, jeff wanted pickups that would. When he set out to design his signature blackouts set, jeff wanted pickups that would remain clear under heavy distortion. Distorted and clean rhythm comparison between emg 81 and seymour duncan blackouts ahb1 on the bridge position no eq applied, natural sound with two tracks per pickup.
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In regard to seymour duncans active sets, theres no change in the blackouts tone when you wire in another battery, but according to their website, the mod will make a difference with their livewire pickup sets. On any electric guitar the pickup is mounted under the strings, between the bridge and the start of the fretboard. This all allows for the tonality of your guitar to shine through, whether youre playing. Tonally, michaels v is wired with active duncan designed blackout pickups installed to michaels preference.
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