do what the above posts say but i would also consider a humbucker as they are perfect for metal and rock
dopesmoker Reviewed by dopesmoker on . Guitarist question - WHAT PICKUPS ive been playing guitar for about 4-5 years ive got a 70's Reissue strat maple neck with natural finish the pick ups are perfect cept i want to replace the bridge pickup for more sustain for heavier stuff like metal and hard rock ive been looking at emg's and dimarzio but cant really decide wondering if anyone had any suggestions, if theyve had any pickups they liked for sustain... my friend has emgs on his standard strat he has a humbucker at his bridge that has amazing sustain and Rating: 5