So last night I AB'd my roadster with two guitar ....
One has :emg 81 + emg 60
another has: sd 59 + fernandes sustainiac
I didn't change the eq. The result:
"The 59 had more bass response. If you want the godsmack or disturbed tone, a passive pickup is the way to go(maybe sd 59). Emg 81 sounds thinner than the 59 but alot tight..and clear. People who want their Recto to sound tight can go the emg route rather than buying a OD pedal or changing the tubes."
Hope this helps...
One has :emg 81 + emg 60
another has: sd 59 + fernandes sustainiac
I didn't change the eq. The result:
"The 59 had more bass response. If you want the godsmack or disturbed tone, a passive pickup is the way to go(maybe sd 59). Emg 81 sounds thinner than the 59 but alot tight..and clear. People who want their Recto to sound tight can go the emg route rather than buying a OD pedal or changing the tubes."
Hope this helps...