Thank you for this. The palm muting section is what I kept forwarding to so that I could break this tie.
@mohitrahaman3 жыл бұрын
Bruh I was about to do this for personal reasons! Thanks a ton.
@martyjackson1803 жыл бұрын
@@mohitrahaman could be useful ;)
@wavtunemusic3 жыл бұрын
Nazgul 🥇 Black Winter 🥈 Blackout 🥉
@Nicholas-Santiago3 жыл бұрын
That Dimebucker has some quality to the bass frequencies that the others don't. It sounds crushing in an almost fuzzy way, but without being muddy!
@rafaellewis12638 ай бұрын
27 years later and this is still the best pickup comparison video we’ve ever seen.
@killabit36504 жыл бұрын
5 years later and this is still one of the best pickup demos ive ever seen
@g.koch.3 жыл бұрын
If they would only make one for clean aswell and the neck pu's 😕
@MrVegiita2 жыл бұрын
Yup. I think Keith put this video up on his channel even earlier 👍🏻
@mythocrat2 жыл бұрын
I still come back to these videos haha still didn't buy any, broke ass nigga :/
@randymiles9042 жыл бұрын
I watch it from time to time
@jonathanarleys2 жыл бұрын
Make it 7 years later... 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
@dougnulton8 ай бұрын
This video will never die. The riff selected is absolute perfection: catchy, not too long so easier to compare, yet utilizes the WHOLE spectrum of the fretboard; palm mutes, power chords, single note lines. *Chef’s kiss* 👨🍳 👌
@violetlilly15308 жыл бұрын
i cant even imagine how long it took to make this video, but i greatly appreciate it
@seymourduncan8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for noticing!
@turaly0n6 жыл бұрын
You can't upgrade from EMG. You can only change tone.
@XChristianNoirX6 жыл бұрын
@@turaly0n That made me think.. There's no Emg comparison here. For a comparison this big, you really need the most standard pickup that exists in order to have any benchmark. Without a benchmark, I really can't decide at all.
@sceprent6 жыл бұрын
Keith should get paid 💯 every time he changes out sets.
@willroland98115 жыл бұрын
@@turaly0n so sayeth the children of the emu...there's nothing anywhere regarding anything that can't be improved upon. Get real. Note to mention using emg and tone in the same paragraph is a violation of fundamental English, and just a joke to boot...tone... MUAHAHAHAHA!! Good one man...
@paullandry81814 ай бұрын
Time Traveler from the future here, and I'd just like to confirm that it's 3024 and this is still the best pickup comparison video we've ever seen.
@evanl.36893 ай бұрын
who wins in the 2024 election
@12breacher822 ай бұрын
@@evanl.3689collectivism.
@MarkCoffin Жыл бұрын
Now 8 years later and still the best pickup demo ever made. Let's keep it going 🤘
@CarlosMartinez-wb9rr2 жыл бұрын
7 years and this is one of the best pickups demo ever!
@Norseman25 жыл бұрын
Sooooo basically if you can play it won't matter which Seymour Duncan metal pickup you use. You will sound bad ass.
@mikemorrison48604 жыл бұрын
Seriously...you nailed that.
@Timbo66694 жыл бұрын
Yeah, they all sound good and couldn't decide...I went with invaders in my 7 string and WOW!
@akaalgaming95373 жыл бұрын
I got Duncan solars from ebay for £60 , they play nice I like them . They are basically SSH-14 , custom 5
@sterex98053 жыл бұрын
@@akaalgaming9537 Duncan solars are essentially Duncan designed. Came in my solar and really didn't like them at all.
@guacysock2 жыл бұрын
As long as you can play as good as Keith merrow, which is unlikely for 99% of us lol
@flips2209 жыл бұрын
Good ol' Keith Merrow. I really appreciate that he does these things. Dude is such an awesome resource for gear-heads.
@XxHarounXx9 жыл бұрын
Well he does get paid for this
@flips2209 жыл бұрын
***** And? I know he works for SD, but that doesn't change my sentiment any. I still appreciate the fact that we get these videos.
@ronson1977309 жыл бұрын
+flips220 Absolutely dude, there are plenty of great endorsed artists out there, that don't take the time to educate us, paid or not.
@andrewmarkowski3087 жыл бұрын
I'm glad there are people like Keith. Such an awesome guy.I instantly felt like I have a lot in common with him: guy is amazing guitarist, writes guitar-focused music and is gear freak. :D
@firmans124 жыл бұрын
@@XxHarounXx so people better not get paid for what he did? I assume and hope you have no job dude
@skattabrain5 жыл бұрын
Best part about this video, after the brilliant showcase of pickup tones... is listening to these SICK riffs on repeat for 17 minutes
@WildChildMcCloud Жыл бұрын
Wow the Sh-5 is so clear! Love that one!
@MetalHeadProductions9 жыл бұрын
The Nazgul and black winter really sounded the best to me. I already have a custom shop nazgul, but I'd really like to try a black winter. Edit: wrote this years ago and have since owned several black winters. Fantastic pickup.
@KickArs6 жыл бұрын
More defined Bass string less muddy?? Those were my pick too
@OldNick006 жыл бұрын
That Black Winter sounds gooooood!
@XChristianNoirX6 жыл бұрын
If Nazgul sounds too clarity in you guitar, use black winter. One man's clarity is another's ice pick and vice-versa. Both sound great here, but different frequencies are emphasized. The thing is.. I've gotten almost as much variation from the Same pickup. I had a guitar with a JB... And I switched it out with a different JB, just because I wanted the Zebra look... And... The guitar didn't sound the same anymore. Sadness ensued.
@kambion6 жыл бұрын
Nazgul and Custom sounded almost identical to me. Anyone else? M pick too.
@The_Fat_Turtle5 жыл бұрын
It's probably super boring to non-guitarists, but the Nazgul gave me a little bit of chills when it was riffing hard, so it wins the competition for me. I heard good things, but never bothered to really look up videos of it in action and now want one in my drop tuning guitar.
@x7stringinJSCx9 жыл бұрын
The Nazgul sounded so clear. i like that the most.
@Rouwiinator3 жыл бұрын
The Nazgul sounds great. I also really dig the alternative 8 it's somethign rather unique. But something about the Nazgul just makes me wanna take the hobits to isengard man.
@frayedsanity3 жыл бұрын
was thinking this too! so transparent and clear but still bites like a cobra!
@singleproppilot3 жыл бұрын
I already have the Nazgul /Sentient set in my 7 string, but came to this video to shop for pickups for a new guitar kit that I’m putting together. I still like the Nazgul best out of all of them.
@frayedsanity3 жыл бұрын
@@Rouwiinator haha yes!
@ChrisLonski-y4l3 жыл бұрын
I used to have a different opinion about this video and the Nazgul, but after listening again today, I have to agree that it does have a clarity that the others didn't have. I don't think it sounds nearly as full as some of the others, but I think it sits in the mix better than most or all of the others.
@vikingkombat93896 жыл бұрын
I cant get over how perfect that Nazgul is. The perfect pickup, the way a guitar is supposed to sound.
@matthewmjb68602 жыл бұрын
Are we just going to ignore how talented this man is? Not only play this once, but many times with relative consistency. I tip my hat to you!
@hatefulconduct11 ай бұрын
YEEaaahh made me realize I have a long way to go despite playing for over 20 years.
@dan0nada754 Жыл бұрын
this video is 7 years old at this point. STILL my go-to Duncan comparison video the amount of Duncans this has made me put in my guitars, without any regrets whatsoever, is borderline comical great job my dude
@wayne21505 жыл бұрын
Damn! That Black Winter absolutely slays!!!
@rafer6863 жыл бұрын
Full Shred 14:23 Distortion 14:34 Alternative 8 14:44 Nazgul 14:55 Invader 15:06 Omega 15:17 Pegasus 15:28 JB 15:39 Custom 15:50 Custom 5 16:01 EMTY- 16:12 Blackout 16:23 Dave Mustaine Livewire 16:33 Dimebucker 16:44 Black Winter 16:55
@spen7x18 жыл бұрын
Now this is how you demonstrate the difference between Seymour Duncan pickups. Thank You.
@gattart7 жыл бұрын
OK, this has got to be the absolute standard of how to do pickup comparisons... I'd always avoided this vid because of the 'metal' in the name, but I'm glad I finally got to it. The JB and Customs hold their own, but how about those Livewires! I'm glad I went with a Dimebucker in an Ibanez RBM1, crisp on the high gain but still does a smooth overdrive. Brilliant video! Done some for cleans and low gain settings yet? Will check...
@7James774 жыл бұрын
I Loathe inconsistent pickup comparison videos. There's no need to try and be flashy. Just do one riff that last longer than 2 seconds and play it over and over with no talking. Let the pickups do the talking.
@BrandonofRedemption9 жыл бұрын
That Nazgul and Omega sound really similar! Which both sound fantastic!
@Wrathofkala7 жыл бұрын
I feel the same and the Distortion and Pegasus seem similar too me also.
@mikeylovebone59945 жыл бұрын
My 2 favs also
@mikeylovebone59945 жыл бұрын
Nazgul omega and the EMTY Blackout are my favs
@mhvvideomaking2 жыл бұрын
Omega sounds more organic to me
@ultimatemetalguitartones6 жыл бұрын
Custom SH-5
@Traski9 жыл бұрын
IMO Nazgul suited best for this particular setup. It's clear, articulate and doesn't have any of the muddiness or overwhelming treble which other pickups do share with this guitar.
@runrunrun67774 жыл бұрын
This is the best pickup comparison video I've ever seen. Of course, when you can play like Keith, you can make just about anything sound great...
@EgorKlenov4 жыл бұрын
I vote for sh-5 custom
@CC-88913 жыл бұрын
@Marius he's just saying HE thinks the SH5 sounds the best to him. I agree with him too. Don't be a dickhead.
@raakareiska98043 жыл бұрын
Russians have interfered with voting! Stop the votes!
@Danthehorse3 жыл бұрын
Sounds a little bit hollow?
@ragingskeptic97533 жыл бұрын
Based on this video, I opted for the SH-5 Custom / SH-1n '59 combo. It sounded okay, but I eventually replaced them with a set of Oripure pups, and the Oripures outshined the SD's IMHO. The Oripures are hot as fire, especially when tuned down.
@Epochstudios3 жыл бұрын
I agree with ya bout the SH 5 aswell, just bought one for my Jackson 7 string!
@ragingskeptic97534 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, fantastic video! For djent / dark metal enthusiasts, I like these in this order: 1. SH-5 Custom 2. SH-6 Distortion 3. Black Winter 4. Omega 5. Dave Mustaine Livewire These will allow cutting mids and still getting brightest, cleanest notes, ssns tuning down without the mud.
@BetaBreaking2 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to get a '30 baritone and switch out the SH-4 in my ESP Tele. And all I can say is that the SH-5 is looking better and better with each and every video I find. It's got that punch and clarity in the mid range that really works for chords and distortion, while also retaining some bottom end that's essentially missing from most these pickups, either due to pre/post EQ.
@ChaosPootato6 жыл бұрын
That's consistent playing
@timothyhingham36723 жыл бұрын
Very consistent, yet I felt playing technique differed slightly as he adjusted to emphasize the best attributes of each pickup.
@zbudgiez2 жыл бұрын
This has to be one of the best demos out there. Great tone and playing. Awesome film. The 2 customs sounded good to my ears and the Dave Mustaine Live Wire and Pegasus are a full blast.
@K_R_N.2 жыл бұрын
Every single pickup video I've seen confirms that the black winter is the best pickup ever made
@Gorbyrev9 жыл бұрын
Fantastic consistency and picking accuracy. Inspiring stuff. The Nazgul sounds fantastic!
@Shuldiner75678 жыл бұрын
I love the Pegasus
@pizzasaurolophus4 жыл бұрын
same here, it's got that melodic death metal sound
@Roshpun4 жыл бұрын
@@pizzasaurolophus with that comment you hit me into heart just to buy them \m/ MDM
@kkarx3 жыл бұрын
It is a fuzzfest :P
@pCeLobster5 жыл бұрын
Damn the Nazgul is amazing. Love that jangly high gain sound. Lots of personality there.
@matiasrugora58793 ай бұрын
This is the ULTIMATE pickup comparison EVER done!
@byronh779 жыл бұрын
great demo...the nazgul, custom and the blackouts jumped out at me in the mix and soloed.
@MarkSmith-vy3tq4 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT DEMONSTRATION! Especially the last couple of minutes to surmise what you had done. Pickup companies should employ you for demonstrations that don't compare 2 pickups only! Job well done! Only suggestion I'd add is to add some "shred leads" for those of us that are "stuck behind the times." Otherwise...kickass job!
@TannerSingsSongsАй бұрын
87 years later and this is still the best pickup comparison video ever made
@MrNiceGuy23238 ай бұрын
Man, the way this video is set up with the table o contents is tight. I just clicked thru so many pick ups and could actually hear the difference. I'm in buy mode so this is perfect timing. Thanks bruh
@Shuldiner75678 жыл бұрын
The nazgul is sick!!
@TheCrimsonIdol9878 жыл бұрын
Same! For a high output pickup, it isn't muddy, has detailed high end, and has a tight bass response. Definitely on my wishlist.
@CaribSurfKing18 жыл бұрын
2 best are Nazgul 14:56 and Custom SH-5 15:50 SH-5 is a bit more compressed
@deusherbert-noel24247 жыл бұрын
DamageIncM Bass junkie
@gingerjam21924 жыл бұрын
DamageIncM go grab a bass guitar.
@judehandley9 жыл бұрын
I put the Black Winters in my Hagstrom Ultra Swede last year and am nothing but impressed! They also sound great clean and with coils split too. I was surprised at the warmth au natural, but the definition and articulation with high gain is stupendous!
@kambion5 жыл бұрын
I want a Bareknuckle, DiMarzio, and Fluence/EMG version of this SOOOO bad. By far the best pickup shootout on the internet.
@Soldano9999 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that. Alternative 8 and the Dave Mustaine Livewire absolutely rock. I NEED to try both. The other ones are pretty good to. I have to note that the JB and Custom still are some of the best...
@billyturk81176 жыл бұрын
These riffs never get old
@georgeluminari25114 жыл бұрын
whats the name of the song? is it original?
@nickolaynaydenov32922 жыл бұрын
@@georgeluminari2511 Keith Merrow - Pillars of Re-creation
@santowarcoing Жыл бұрын
@@nickolaynaydenov3292 merci pour la reference ,je desesperais de trouvé
@deathbrand99533 жыл бұрын
Those EMTY Blackouts are hands down my favorite active pickups
@jasonb6383 жыл бұрын
My first guitar was a B. C. Rich Mockingbird with an Invader in the bridge, and it's still one of my favorite sounding pickups today, the loud low-end beefiness, I find, is perfect for those low palm mute tones
@musickman1237 жыл бұрын
Those Black Winters.......
@brano929 жыл бұрын
I love how tight the Full Shred sounds but the floppy low end on the Omega is pretty awesome too
@andermarg6 жыл бұрын
Black Winters for me. I took Seymour Duncan's advice and boy were they right !! I have them in my Les Paul and they made a world of difference. I really like how even they are EQd.
@JohnnyRaven696 жыл бұрын
andermarg Yeah!! Black Winters!! Best pickups ever made. Especially for metal, but they are also very clean and perfect EQ 666, just what you said. Amazing.
@timjenkins5029 жыл бұрын
my favorite will always be the trusty ol Seymour Duncan JB...can't go wrong with a JB
@willroland98115 жыл бұрын
EVERY bridge spot I have or have had since 95....the damn thing just doesn't have a weakness. Perfect in every way. Wonder if it can't wait to look in the mirror each day like me? 🤗
@kkarx3 жыл бұрын
@@willroland9811 Weakness? Muddy basses and not very clear tone. I love its character but it is not really a metal pick up (unless it is modified), for speed metal it is quite useless.
@vicrattlehead88583 жыл бұрын
@@kkarx Tell that to Dave Mustaine who used the JB throughout much of his career and was a pioneer of early speed metal, lol. It will sound different from guitar to guitar. Respect your opinion though.
@kkarx3 жыл бұрын
@@vicrattlehead8858 That is possible. As I wrote above modified JBs can be used for speed metal so I bet he used modifed JB. It is basically a custom made pickup based on JB, far from the stock JB. All these JBs used for metal are modified to have clearer tone. Then they are great even for speed metal.
@vicrattlehead88583 жыл бұрын
@@kkarx Yeah he probably did considering this is directly through SD, Dave actually has his special thrash factor JB which is based off his modded JB at the time. I imagine he also dialed in the EQ on the amp as well. Still a good pickup but yeah I have heard the stock JB and its nowhere near the same sound. I was just saying that if used properly, they do make good metal pickups.
@TobyKBTY9 жыл бұрын
This reaffirms what i guessed: i need to save for a nazgul and omega. Massive sounding.
@miket26466 жыл бұрын
Black Winter, Distortion, JB, Customer... thats my top 4.... hell of a video
@NdannsN4 жыл бұрын
Came for the pickup comparison. Stayed for the brutal riffing. Amazing playing and comparison.
@ericwright36462 жыл бұрын
7 years in... still the demo i needed to select the best pickup for me. outstanding demo~!
@Sibediez3 жыл бұрын
This is best pickup demo I've ever seen.
@COREDRUMROOM5 жыл бұрын
Nazgul really stand out, the king of these kind riff for sure, then Black winter and Mustaine are very close. All awesome PU and good mix, but I also pick 3 that not cup of my tea which is Invader/JB/Blackout. Love this kind of comparison, very impressive.
@guitar_noodle7 жыл бұрын
wow this was a lot of hard work! I appreciate the effort and sound quality. Thank you! I can clearly hear these pickups. I like the sound of the SH15, nazgul, pegasus, mustaine, and surprisingly the black winters sounded pretty good.
@zachwhitmore90865 жыл бұрын
I have heard that the nazgul lacks clarity from a lot of people, but I think it’s one of the clearest sounding pick ups in this demo. It and the Pegasus sound the best here.
@Sanderson8904 жыл бұрын
Thanks to this video I bought Black Winter over Invader which I wanted in a first place. I regret nothing. Thank you for this video its been really helpful, especially the part with only the guitar.
@ChristianF15cher3 жыл бұрын
This video sold me on the JB and I'm still using it 6 years later.
@kotymccallister51506 жыл бұрын
This sounds like an options menu music loop for an old video game lmao
@lowandslowshow6 жыл бұрын
The SH-15 alternative 8 had a really cool sound to it. Not my favorite but definitely stood out.
@FriskyLeprecorn8 жыл бұрын
I love the riff in this I want to learn it! :D
@marvinbalasabas21723 жыл бұрын
Keith Merrow - Pillars of Creation
@LEGhellnah2 жыл бұрын
In addition to finding the one ring, the nazgul really finds that tone omg so good
@wappa2 Жыл бұрын
Amazing how the JB stands out among it's brothers. What a fantastic and versatile pickup it is. I identified just by hear.
@charlesroucher15654 жыл бұрын
The EMTY Blackout I did not even know exist is surprisingly dark and defined; damn it they are all really good pickups... I got the Livewire last year and don't regret it, they are so versatile, the best compromise between active and passive if you don't want to get stuck in a particular genre or era. If you want to play modern metal, drop C tuning will deliver just that. Great comparison.
@roflswamp63 жыл бұрын
I love how over the years my favorite pick ups are now hella into my favorite metal genres I've always loved Seymour duncans tone and how it sounds in technical death metal and black metal genres its so unique sounding
@datrain7803115 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. I ordered the dimebucker. Ty for putting a video on there with all the different metal pickups
@ningzhang6683 Жыл бұрын
one of the best pickups test, i love to see & hear the tone again and again
@davidgerlach6313 жыл бұрын
I'm banging my brains out over the "Nazgul" and/or the "Black Winter". This may sound like an oxymoron, but talk about "clean distortion" and beautiful articulate note separation. These two PUPS got my name on them. Beautiful video! - Mozez
@DanteJoseCuervo5 жыл бұрын
I strangely find myself torn between the Invader and the Nazgul. I've always loved the Invader, but the Nazgul has a really nice character to it.
@ichimarugin335221 күн бұрын
This is the best comparison so I watched so far. I bought my Nazgul because of this video!
@seymourduncan20 күн бұрын
We hope you love it!
@jpgtr842 жыл бұрын
Here in 2022 and I still home back to this. It would be cool to get an updated version along with a neck pickup shoot out.
@piotrtom19 жыл бұрын
It would be nice if You did similar comparison for all vintage, bridge pickups :)
@seymourduncan9 жыл бұрын
piotrtom1 In progress :)
@x7stringinJSCx9 жыл бұрын
piotrtom1 i agree. ***** and maybe the RTM since there are Zero good samples online
@ronson1977309 жыл бұрын
+Seymour Duncan Pickups Is there or are you doing the same for neck pickups? They seem to be neglected on the internet.
@techforge-Nate4 жыл бұрын
Wish I had of seen this yesterday before buying a new set of pickups that way I could be even more confident picking the Black Winters was the right choice :D
@Carina_d3a Жыл бұрын
gotta be the best pickup comparison vid i've ever seen. Thank you!
@guitarsehole Жыл бұрын
I'd forgotten how amazing these riffs were!!
@raul21md5 жыл бұрын
SH-6 and Omega win for me in this video. As others say, you can never go wrong with good ol’ JBs. Great video!
@darkstargeorgebmx289 жыл бұрын
The Blackout and Nazgul sound amazing. I've got a set of Blackouts in my Agile 727. I'm definitely going to have to get the Nazgul and Sentient set for my Ibanez RG8. Thanks for the comparison. \m/
@AlanSchildroth9 жыл бұрын
Nazgul, Emty Blackout has the better harmonious tones for song play; they all sound great though . . . Well done!
@JacobBreuwet2 жыл бұрын
I really like the Nazgul and the Blackouts. I think they’re very different characters but both tones sound good in the mix to me.
@johnmturi41553 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best if not the best pickup comparison. The SH-10 pickups were the first Seymour Duncan pickups I ever played. They are amazing. The Nazgul and Pegasus sound awesome here.
@caitanyadas1089 жыл бұрын
1-Custom (hands down!) 2-Black Winter 3-Custom 5
@JohnnyRaven696 жыл бұрын
Randy 108 Custom is so unbeliveble tight! Amazing!
@bkul445 жыл бұрын
hands down one of the best pick up comparison vids every! keep it the same consistency of rhythm throughout , you can actually really hear the differences recorded well if your in the market for some seymour dunc pick ups this is your vid
@sithlord3379 жыл бұрын
The distortion sounds more open to me, i love that
@DugiDevetCarabolium6 жыл бұрын
Nazgul vs Black Winter 14:55 vs 16:55
@Storm-cu4vo5 жыл бұрын
Nazgul sound better to me whats your opinion?
@wayne21505 жыл бұрын
@@Storm-cu4vo Nazgul does sound good; but I'm a little more impressed with the Black Winter.
@BrianAndersonTT4 жыл бұрын
Hard to tell. They're both different yet impressive.
@DugiDevetCarabolium4 жыл бұрын
When i compare now after long time repeat each other Nazgul is more open clear yet still massive, black winter is more misty but with more low end, thats what i hear in this compare.
@ABHORRANCE8314 жыл бұрын
In this comparison, my top 3 are The Distortion, the Nazgul, and The Black Winter. Distortion (which I use anyway) is a good balance between Nazgul, and Black Winter. I like a bright top end pickup. The Nazgul is almost TOO bright, with that Djent twang. The Black Winter is nice and balanced as well, but is a little mid-forward for my taste.
@Mike-vu7em2 жыл бұрын
They all sound good the dimebucker was the most cut, and the empty blackout was the most punchy
@sodablower4 жыл бұрын
SUCH a well made video. It gives you the best comparison. I cant be doing with videos where the guitarist is just fucking shredding for hours on end! You don't hear an accurate side-by-side difference that way. Great job guys, well done! 😃👍
@gabrielfestini4 ай бұрын
2024 and still the most amazing video 👌 [Long Demos] 0:10 SH-10 Full Shred 1:08 SH-6 Distortion 2:04 SH-15 Alternative 8 3:01 Nazgûl 3:58 SH-8 Invader 4:54 Omega 5:51 Pegasus 6:48 SH-4 JB 7:45 SH-5 Custom 8:41 SH-14 Custom 5 9:38 EMTY Blackout 10:35 AHB-1 Blackout 11:31 Dave Mustaine Livewire 12:28 SH-13 Dimebucker 13:25 Black Winter [Short Demos] 14:22 SH-10 Full Shred 14:33 SH-6 Distortion 14:44 SH-15 Alternative 8 14:55 Nazgûl 15:06 SH-8 Invader 15:17 Omega 15:28 Pegasus 15:39 SH-4 JB 15:50 SH-5 Custom 16:00 SH-14 Custom 5 16:11 EMTY Blackout 16:22 AHB-1 Blackout 16:33 Dave Mustaine Livewire 16:44 SH-13 Dimebucker 16:55 Black Winter
@cyberspongethefirst3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for doing this. Should be pinned.
@jimjimmy73652 ай бұрын
Thanks for doing the time stamp you are the best. Thanks again
@REDREIGNER2 жыл бұрын
SH-5, Invader and Nazgul sounded great here! Awesome
@michaelbarber5904 жыл бұрын
I'm honestly supried that I like the Custom, Omega and Distortion the best, and on the active sets, the Dave Mustaine Livewires sounded the most balanced.
@mountainman8775 Жыл бұрын
Tight playing Very tight, Full shred SH10 sounds fantastic Agree with commenters, most immaculate pickup comparison on KZbin
@CaribSurfKing18 жыл бұрын
After another listen its between Nazgul and Black Winter
@tk4x4317 жыл бұрын
Black Winter. You won't regret it.
@rmcaudio70418 ай бұрын
That Custom five has the best growl of all!
@villainscircle9 жыл бұрын
The "Nazgul" sounds scary!
@baksagimm58902 жыл бұрын
I forgot I was watching pickups demo. Just enjoying your playing :0
@annapalooza86862 жыл бұрын
This is Excellent. I think the Pegasus sounds amazing with the Nazgûl Very close behind.
@JohnnyRaven697 жыл бұрын
I have to say SH-14 Custom 5 is sounding best and i will buy that on my Les Paul. Huge sound and still clear sounding.
@totc6196 Жыл бұрын
Be careful it depends on your les Paul I have one in now and it’s super way scooped. Depends on if your Les Paul is a natural mid range guitar.
@JohnnyRaven69 Жыл бұрын
@@totc6196 I don't have that guitar anymore. I love EMG 81 at the moment. I wanna try Custom SH-5 tho!
@JohnnyRaven69 Жыл бұрын
@@totc6196 Or even Pegasus. I think that got all the styles.
@totc6196 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnnyRaven69 go with the Pegasus
@totc6196 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnnyRaven69 what guitar do you have now ?
@guky6676 жыл бұрын
Because of this video i just bought a Nazgul. it's so pretty, can't wait to pop it into my guitar
@guky6673 жыл бұрын
forgot to update this, it sounds RIDICULOUSLY GOOD, it's unreal. something about the twang it has with lower notes when hit with high attack. i loved all 3 years of playing it and i can't see myself playing any other pickup anytime soon
@-Christoph Жыл бұрын
If I had to pick one, I would go for the Black Winter. Great comparison! 👍
@bradhargis22617 жыл бұрын
Thanks to this video and to much dismay of my wife, i am now a proud player of the nagul/sentient, pegasus/sentient, & alpha/omega set. Love all these pups.