Ar-Pharazon Posted July 24, 2004 Report Share Posted July 24, 2004 I am refinishing one of the few BC Rich NJ Bichs and I though while I was at it, I would change the tremolo system to a locking one, Floyd Rose. So far, all goes well but I'm just wondering if anyone knowns whether I should put a string retainer behind the nut or not. They are on the Ibanez guitars but not one so many other floyd fitted axes I have seen. Anyone with experience is welcome: Also, what pickups do people recommend for a metallica sound (I know... EMG 81s... but I'm looking for passives) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docaroo Posted July 24, 2004 Report Share Posted July 24, 2004 well i can't help with the string retainer much - except to say that my Ibanez RG1570 has one! As far as pickups... EMG make a passive equivalent of the 81, it's the HZ H-4 ( Link) and it is a fantastic sounding pickup for the metallica sound - my brother has a set in his Jackson. You could also try DiMarzio Evolutions, which are extrememly good pups - good all around sound also. Great for metal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sindlei Posted July 24, 2004 Report Share Posted July 24, 2004 retainer bars are used to keep the strings below the nut, so if the angle on your strings behind the nut is enough to keep them below it, you don't need one, else you should put one on, otherwise when you lock the nut the strings will sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum5545 Posted July 24, 2004 Report Share Posted July 24, 2004 I've heard good things about Lawrence pups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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