About Singlecut 25" pups upgrade

[Quicksilver]

Hi, how do you feel stock #7 pups? Why they are discontinued?
If the SC 25" plan to upgrade pups, which one you recommend for more harmonics, dynamics and open sounding?
BTW, I play 80's heavy rock.
Thank you very much!

 

[_pete_]

I had a 2003 Singlecut with PRS Dragon 1 pups. They would absolutely nail the requirements you have and be perfect for heavy 80's rock.

 

[leeasam]

I installed the HFS/Vintage set in my boys SE singlecut! Also with the USA drop in electronics with push/pull tone, It sounds great and does metal very well. I can only imagine that with the more resonant bodies of the USA this would sound great too in yours.

 

[QueenCityGuitars]

I had a 2003 Singlecut with PRS Dragon 1 pups. They would absolutely nail the requirements you have and be perfect for heavy 80's rock.

"The truth does Pete speak." - Yoda

 

[geese_com]

I am on the Dragon I train now. Amazing pickups.

 

[Jet Whitey]

Artist or Dragon I's !!!!!!!!!

 

[AP515]

The #7's in my 2001 SC aren't going anywhere, but if you must I also like the Dragon 1's. Good luck finding them. You could get a Tremonti set.

 

[Quicksilver]

Many thanks for reply,
I think I should try this one.
And anyone knows Dragon 1 pup's treble/mid/bass EQ distributed?
Is it bright or bassy?
Also like to know how about DGT pickups, is it also good on SC? compare to Dragon series pups?
Thanks!

 

[Jet Whitey]

Dragon I's bridge position is HOT.....most are about 19K and the neck position is about 10K....so as far as EQ....the are balls to the wall! I tried a set of DGT's in my 20th SC and they were a tad weak for my taste, but they are amazing in my 25th SC245.

My 20th SCT....has RP's in it......perfect for the thinner body!

 

[carpincowboy]

i have a set of #7s in my se 245 and they rock. i play alot of 80s rock and blues and these things do the job brilliantly and they were a lot cheaper than a set of dragons.

 

[zebraprs]

2 totally different animals. Dragons are what I call a HOT Vintage.. The Artist are more like 57/08s but a little warmer...

Artist or Dragon I's !!!!!!!!!

 

[QueenCityGuitars]

Another good bridge pickup would be the Deep Dish II. However, it's even more rare than the Dragon Is. Honestly, I think the new PRS Metal \m/ pickups would be perfect for you: LINK They're a covered pickup that would look great on your 25" scale Singlecut.

 

[Quicksilver]

Many thanks for reply!
Can not find a Dragon I and Deep Dish II here at present,
maybe looking for DGT,
Isn't Metal \m/ 15.7k too hot for 80's rock? How about the treble/mid/bass EQ of \m/ ?

 

[Quicksilver]

Did some searching but still not able to find a Dragon 1 pups here,
If considering switch to bare knuckle, which one is suitable for SC you recommend? Thank you!

 

[maxtuna26]

Well, if you can accept putting in pickups from other companies...I'd recommend you to take the Super Distortion. They were THE pickups for hard rock back then. :top: Or you can look at the Seymour Duncans, they have the Slash pickups which will work great for 80's rock.