80's rock sound

Strickly pickup speaking, which set/brand of pickups typically are going to give you that 80s rock sound?

Dimarzio, EMG or Seymore Duncans to name but a few...

I have EMG Hz pickups. I've been told those are the bottom of the barrel EMG pickups. Which EMG's would you suggest? The 81/85's???? Or would I be better staying with non active pickups?

Which DiMarizo?
Which Seymore Duncan?

Hi Rick,
I have two guitars with EMG's 81/85 combo and a few with Dimarzio's. I have to say that the Dimarzio pickups work better for me although the EMG sets have their place too. The best pickups I have ever used for rhythm and lead are Dimarzio Evolutions. I find EMG's good for hot overdriven lead but they are a bit thin when it comes to chunky rhythms.
The Evolutions have great range and offer more sustain plus I have to say they are a bit hotter too (offer more output). Still though, if I want to get a burning lead tone with a wah pedal I'll reach for the EMG's. Horses for courses I suppose. Check out a set of Evolutions on an Ibanez Jem at the local guitar shop (the white model with the vine inlays -the mirror finish Jem uses Breed pickups which are also good but different).
Hope that helps!

I really like the sound of this guy's guitar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0qwCwonP00

Also, i like the sound of the band POD guitar as well. Espeically their song Boom.

There is a guy locak who is selling a Dimarzio D-Sonic and Tone Zone for something like $80.00. I've checked out the dimarzio site, really like the sound of both those pickups.

Originally Posted by: RickBlackerI really like the sound of this guy's guitar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0qwCwonP00

Also, i like the sound of the band POD guitar as well. Espeically their song Boom.

I don't know why but I get the feeling that he's using a Boss GT-8.
It sounds really familiar :)