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ajheid
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04/24/2005 8:35 am
My Ibanez RG170r just dosent sound right.....
I have read that the standard pick ups are not that great..
does anyone have any suggestions?
Nice action on this axe.......
I also have a roland cube....which isint bad but,
I will be purchasing a DD3 and a MT2 (since BOSS does not make the
metal zone anymore) and, will be running through the "clean" line.
threfore, The sound should be just right......
But...the pickups are my worry...
Thanks....

D9
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04/24/2005 4:20 pm
What dosn't sound right about it?The BOSS MT2 is the metalzone by the way.I have a Roland cube 15 and I dont need a pedal in the line to get a good distortion(and i'm using a stock ibanez GAX70).

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04/25/2005 10:28 am
Well, like I said, the cube 15 (roland) isnt bad. But,I have not used other guitars through the amp.
I do have experience with the DD3 and the metal zone. (great combo)

Hmmmmm...thinking....get the dd3 and the mt2.....then,if need be replace the ups..... :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by: AkiraIt could be a number of things, such as your amp; what amp do you use? Have you used other guitars through the amp?

Also, do you have any previous experience with the DD3, and the MT2? How do you know it will make your sound "just right"?

However, since it's a bottom range Ibanez, you may want to stick some different pups in.

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04/25/2005 10:33 am
Originally Posted by: CW14I suggest you rip them stock "powersounds" out cause they're pretty hideous!

Unless of course, the problem is your amp or something...

But the pickup change wouldn't hurt anyway if you've got the cash


Yes, I will......rip them puppeis out!. thanks and will let you know what happens.....hehehehe
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04/25/2005 10:36 am
Originally Posted by: chucklivesoninmyheartWhat dosn't sound right about it?The BOSS MT2 is the metalzone by the way.I have a Roland cube 15 and I dont need a pedal in the line to get a good distortion(and i'm using a stock ibanez GAX70).

Don't waste your money on things that won't provide any solution.


sorry but, I will have to dissagree with you on the Metal zone.....
I have at one time owned both and, preferred the Metal zone to the MT2.
(sorry, matter of personal pref....)
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04/25/2005 12:38 pm
are you sure about that? Does it not say MT-2 right under Metal Zone?



Here's the link: Metal Zone , but I could be wrong :rolleyes:
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04/25/2005 12:52 pm
There an MZ-2 as well at one time (I used to have one it was nice). Maybe that is where the confusion is coming from ?

I still think the Boss OD-20 is a good buy as for a little more cash you get a lot more versatility.
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04/25/2005 4:37 pm
Yep,there is a such thing as an MZ-2



not too metal looking...
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04/25/2005 6:51 pm
dude dont spend any money on pickups.id say sell your old guitar and buy an ice man.
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04/26/2005 3:06 am
Originally Posted by: kills2manydude dont spend any money on pickups.id say sell your old guitar and buy an ice man.


*blarg*...oh gawd,not an ice man *blarg*
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04/26/2005 9:18 am
Gentlemen, I was wrong...it was the BOSS heavy Metal pedal.....
one of the first that BOSS came out with.........(they dont make it any more)
so,IM SORRY for the confusion...........
and, by the way, what is ICEMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!..(scratching head)

I am going to change the pickups.......

thanks

D9
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04/26/2005 2:21 pm
Originally Posted by: ajheidGentlemen, I was wrong...it was the BOSS heavy Metal pedal.....
one of the first that BOSS came out with.........(they dont make it any more)
so,IM SORRY for the confusion...........
and, by the way, what is ICEMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!..(scratching head)

I am going to change the pickups.......

thanks

D9


This is an Ice Man.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/519476/
I've never heard one or heard anything on their feel/sound/quality. So this link is all I provide.
The Gods Made Heavy Metal, And They Saw That It Was Good
They Said To Play It Louder Than Hell, We Promised That We Would

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04/27/2005 11:14 am
Nice....ICE...........hmmmmmmmmmmmm
you really have me thinking now.....
perhaps another guitar to my collection........
Will have to go and check noe out!
Thanks for that!
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