EMG HZ h1's.

[Seizure.]

greatings, i'm new to this board so spare me if i come over as a complete noob.

but i had some questions:

how are EMG hz h1's? i can buy a couple for 40 euro's (which is pretty cheap) but i was kinda wondering if buying was even worth it since everyone who gets a guitar with those things replaces them immediatly.
is the sound allright and can i buy them or do they suck and should i save up for
dimarzio's/seymours or EMG 81 or so?

and another one: i stepped into a band recently and i was kinda wondering if someone would have an idea on how we would sound best (like guitarsound/drum/basssound wise and as a whole..) here's a MP3 of a pretty old song. (which is 'okay" but still a tad so so..)

http://www.seizure-music.com/mp3/into_the_blinding_light.mp3

new songs are better and a tad more atmospheric (bit of immolation like) and we got a new guitarplayer (jens van der valk Ex-God Dethroned).

and HI bytheway glad to be here ive been browsing this board for along time now and the C4 settings have realy helped me allready.

 

[Mendel]

greatings, i'm new to this board so spare me if i come over as a complete noob.

but i had some questions:

how are EMG hz h1's? i can buy a couple for 40 euro's (which is pretty cheap) but i was kinda wondering if buying was even worth it since everyone who gets a guitar with those things replaces them immediatly.
is the sound allright and can i buy them or do they suck and should i save up for
dimarzio's/seymours or EMG 81 or so?

and another one: i stepped into a band recently and i was kinda wondering if someone would have an idea on how we would sound best (like guitarsound/drum/basssound wise and as a whole..) here's a MP3 of a pretty old song. (which is 'okay" but still a tad so so..)

http://www.seizure-music.com/mp3/into_the_blinding_light.mp3

new songs are better and a tad more atmospheric (bit of immolation like) and we got a new guitarplayer (jens van der valk Ex-God Dethroned).

and HI bytheway glad to be here ive been browsing this board for along time now and the C4 settings have realy helped me allready.

if ya can get them for 40 euro's ( 2 pickups ) then it's a good deal ask the guy why he wants them to sell.
i have a emg 81 and 85 combination and they are let's say "ze schoppen zo hard kont dat ik ze nooit meer uit me jackson rr 3 wil"

\m/ \m/

 

[Seizure.]

if ya can get them for 40 euro's ( 2 pickups ) then it's a good deal ask the guy why he wants them to sell.
i have a emg 81 and 85 combination and they are let's say "ze schoppen zo hard kont dat ik ze nooit meer uit me jackson rr 3 wil"

\m/ \m/

cool man,

ik ga even verder in engels zodat iedereen weet waar de fuck we het over hebben :Smug: (btw ken je hette jan scheper/jeroen de wilde of wieger jan scheper toevallig?)

anyhoo, you got soundsamples of those pick ups "IN ACTION"?

 

[Nitronium Blood]

greatings, i'm new to this board so spare me if i come over as a complete noob.

but i had some questions:

how are EMG hz h1's? i can buy a couple for 40 euro's (which is pretty cheap) but i was kinda wondering if buying was even worth it since everyone who gets a guitar with those things replaces them immediatly.
is the sound allright and can i buy them or do they suck and should i save up for
dimarzio's/seymours or EMG 81 or so?

and another one: i stepped into a band recently and i was kinda wondering if someone would have an idea on how we would sound best (like guitarsound/drum/basssound wise and as a whole..) here's a MP3 of a pretty old song. (which is 'okay" but still a tad so so..)

http://www.seizure-music.com/mp3/into_the_blinding_light.mp3

new songs are better and a tad more atmospheric (bit of immolation like) and we got a new guitarplayer (jens van der valk Ex-God Dethroned).

and HI bytheway glad to be here ive been browsing this board for along time now and the C4 settings have realy helped me allready.

Save up for an EMG 85 in the bridge.

A suggestion by James Murphy that has helped most of us in the quest for tone.

 

[Seizure.]

Save up for an EMG 85 in the bridge.

A suggestion by James Murphy that has helped most of us in the quest for tone.

thanks, the guy from decrepit birth suggested it to.

are they versatile and good for tight rhitms? (meshhugah/fear factory type)

 

[Nitronium Blood]

thanks, the guy from decrepit birth suggested it to.

are they versatile and good for tight rhitms? (meshhugah/fear factory type)

You bet.

 

[Kazrog]

I would use almost ANY pickup on the market before EMG HZ. I love EMG to death but they really just need to... make it stop when it comes to their passive line. It's only fueling the fire of EMG haters.

I love the EMG 85, best pickup I've ever used. If you want to go the passive route, go with Duncans any day over DiMarzio I say.

 

[Fabbio]

GO for the active ones!!!

Really!!! It's like what I've previously said in another thread about the computer used for recording: save for the best possible and you will have instant joy and prolonged pleasure (sounds like a viagra advertising.... ).

Otherwise you will end spending a lot at small pieces and ending with the best possible choice anyway in the near future.

Think about it.

And get an active EMG (85 the best, 81 second in line, 89 for the neck -splitting, etc...-) and if you have the spare seven string go for the 707.

 

[Loner]

I had a set of HZ's in a Jackson I bought, I hated them with a passion. Save your money and get either some real EMG's or Duncans.

 

[Kazrog]

I had a set of HZ's in a Jackson I bought, I hated them with a passion. Save your money and get either some real EMG's or Duncans.

EMG HZs amaze me, how a pickup can be so HIGH noise, LOW output. I never imagined pickups could suck so badly. They really have to be heard to be believed. It's a sick joke on humanity that they even exist.

 

[Black neon bob]

I could not agree more with the posts here.. a friend of mine has EMG hz's in his BC rich.. and they suck.. lack dynamics, and are simply not agressive at all.. stay away man, go for the active ones indeed..

 

[adrianvillan]

Dont mean to hijack the thread. But is there a difference between Zack Wild 81-85 and normal ones?

 

[commandante]

Dont mean to hijack the thread. But is there a difference between Zack Wild 81-85 and normal ones?

No.

 

[adrianvillan]

No.

Thanks

 

[Hopkins-WitchfinderGeneral]

You guys hate on HZ's but i think they're fine for passives.

 

[Seizure.]

THE 85 it wil be!!!!! :hotjump:

 

[Nitronium Blood]

THE 85 it wil be!!!!! :hotjump:

Excellent choice.

 

[prowlergrig]

ok guys, i have a related question:

what should i choose between these 2 guitars ESP LTD EC200QM STBK and ESP LTD EC100 QM STBC ... the only difference seem to be the EMG hz pickups... and 130euro

i was going to order the more expensive one, but seeing your comments on the EMG HZ's, it's probably better to simply order the cheaper guitar and change the pickups, right?

anyone have other recommendations in that price range? thanks

 

[prowlergrig]

people, this is kinda important, i'd really like a quick answer to this...

 

[Kazrog]

ok guys, i have a related question:

what should i choose between these 2 guitars ESP LTD EC200QM STBK and ESP LTD EC100 QM STBC ... the only difference seem to be the EMG hz pickups... and 130euro

i was going to order the more expensive one, but seeing your comments on the EMG HZ's, it's probably better to simply order the cheaper guitar and change the pickups, right?

anyone have other recommendations in that price range? thanks

I reccomend you save your money and go for an EC400 or any other 400 or higher series from LTD. It is well worth the extra money to have better wood. The 200 and 100 series guitars really suck, while the 400 series guitars are amazing!