Seymour Duncan 8-String Pickups- Metal
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0:15 - Pegasus bridge
1:17 - Sentient neck (lead guitar)
1:29 - Nazgul bridge
2:30 - Sentient neck (lead guitar)
2:43 - Distortion bridge
3:46 - Distortion neck (lead guitar)
3:57 - Invader bridge
5:00 - Invader neck (lead guitar)
5:12 - Blackouts bridge
6:14 - Blackouts neck (lead guitar)
Guitars Only-
6:27 - Pegasus bridge
6:37 - Nazgul bridge
6:46 - Distortion bridge
6:55 - Invader bridge
7:04 - Blackouts bridge
7:13 - Pegasus bridge
7:22 - Nazgul bridge
7:31 - Distortion bridge
7:41 - Invader bridge
7:50 - Blackouts bridge
Signal Chain-
Guitar - Protone "Merrow" overdrive - Alien Evolution custom amp - Two Notes Torpedo Live - Presonus Firestudio - Presonus DAW.
Guitars used- I (Keith) am using a 2014 Schecter Banshee prototype 8. For the Blackout clip at the end, I used a 2014 Schecter Blackjack SLS C-8. Wes is using a Jackson SLAT 8.
As with all of my other pickup shootouts, the amp tone settings remain the same throughout the demo so that you can hear the nuances of each pickup. In the full mix, some people may not be able to notice a huge difference between them. So, I've added the guitar only section at the end, so that you can hear them easier. During the guitar only section, there are no post effects added (no EQ or Comp, just raw tracks). For best results, listen in HD with high quality headphones or studio monitors. One thing worth noting, is that all of these pickups have a different FEEL to them. Unfortunately, that's something that cannot be demonstrated. But the differences definitely extend beyond the pickup tones. Finally, keep in mind that using a baseline tone is only to show the differences between each of these models. Under normal circumstances, you would dial in a tone with whatever pickup you use. So, ALL of these are capable of a wide variety of sounds. -KM
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This is strangely one of my favorite metal songs…
I love it, too... just found it again right now
One of the best 8 string songs. Plus with 2 of my favorite guitarists and guitar companies.
I listen to this all the time.
6 years later i'm still listening to this.
8 years later so am I
@@malettastudios9416 and play in repeat hours
Same 🤘🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥
9 years later I'm here. 😁🤘 KEEP IT GOING!
@@terrinpeterson9899 You damn right I'm still here!
Call me crazy but I don't like how Wes looks at me at 0:38 Its like "Hey I'm gonna get nasty right now."
I feel that exact same way bro haha
like take it in the bummey bitches...look!
Thats what im here for 😂
Damn Wes's technique is fucking so efficient. He hardly moves.
Hank Hill That can be TONE and amp setting MOSTLY too BTW...every seen the difference in attack and response on amp settings, plays a big role... what puzzles me is my 9 string agile has NO chug, i cant get how these doods can stand chug on 8, 9 strings, its practically a fucking bass....ow well at least Agile is there for NO chug, i fucking guitar with 9 strings...that does not chug...who would have thought....
ashtweth Yep.
***** ive played with him in person, the power is all there.
prunefeatures
You are a wise man.
+Hank Hill takes a few years to get your fingers so strong that a miserable movement will press the string on the fret ;) that's why I do workouts for my hands - I train my grip and my fingers so they get bulky and it gets a lot easier to play.
It always amazes me how Wes can play the most complicated riffs and solos and still make it look like his fingers aren't moving at all.
He's god the technique of a god.
Economy of motion
i'm really trying to emulate wes' playing style. he's the definition of efficiency. he moves like half as much as keith when playing the same stuff, and keith is already one of the tightest players i know.
he was in the marines they show you how to work smarter not harder and in this case its how to make things easier with your finger placement and not having to move your hand in unnecessary places across the fret board
Noxify, I believe he was in the navy. Not the marines. But I get the point you are making anyway.
@@tromboneman4517
I didn't think Wes could possibly get any cooler. Guess I was wrong. What a beast!
He's moving his thumb less because he's playing a jackson and Keith is playing a shecter on an 8 string the neck difference is crazy!
so heavey awesome video as always Keith
Every time I hear the Pegasus it grows on me more and more. I'm starting to really love that pickup
Good call I was torn between the Naz and Peg, also leaning Pegawards
Brian J. Musick I have the 7 String Version of the Pegasus, i love its versatility, you even can get away with very very light picking without messing with the volume knobs,
+KiMBo Scott BUT DOES IT DJENT?!?!?!?!
fairly djenty, LOL not bright enough djenty, more mid bassy djenty
the nazgul, my fucking god...
just getting both installed today!
Was going to post this. Leviticus 6:37
Pegasus seems to be the best sounding mixture.
I completely agree
The Nazgul to me seemed to be the clearest of them all in the lower range of the 8-string. Even more than the Blackouts, which surprises me. Awesome!
Wes' picking technique for lead is flawless, so smooth and effortless, that riff is totally killer too.
8 String guitar and NOT Djent I AM HAPPY DEATH METAL STILL CONQUERS THE 8th!! \m/
Beyond Creation play 8 string death metal.
Yup more like Death and Prog Metal which is VERY unique and VERY Brutal!!
Listen to Allegaeon, straight up Melodic Death Metal but heavier than Arch Enemy with more Melody than Whoracle era In Flames.
+1 JakeyBaby6, and this song was supposed to be part of Wes (Hauch) and Ryan Glisan (of ...Allegaeon) side project, you can hear it on their channel. Allegaeon ftw !
and also Ihsahn and Leprous for Extreme Progressive Metal, and same for Animals As Leaders
Nazgul for Bridge and Distortions for Neck = Perfect combination.
I am absolutely in love with the pegasus tone. So glad I bought one for my 7 string.
Three things: 1. Thank you for finally making an 8 string demo for all these pickups, 2. I love those Seymour Duncan shirts, 3. I've decided on a Nazgul/Sentient combo due to the clarity and absolute awesome tone.
Best comparison video I've seen on YT. That NAZGUL is out of control. I'm glad to see the blackouts really held their own against these newer pups. Thanks Keith and Wes. Speaking of which, can't wait to hear some new Glass Casket with Wes Hauch!!!
Nazgul and Blackouts were my favorites. Sick riffing O_o
I come back watching this video at least once a week
This is such an awesome video, gnarliest riffing!! For me it's a toss up between the Distortion or Blackouts, love that raspy tone on the opens and how fucking heavy those mutes are!!
That 8-string Jackson looks and sounds killer!
This video is part of what encouraged me to get the Nazgül/Sentient set in my RG8. Sounds even better in person. Sentient is by far the best sounding and most versatile neck pickup I have ever heard. Nazgül has a nice sound and cleans up very well, though if you want only high gain metal, other pickups might suit you better.
This is how a true demo/comparison should be done! Excellent work gentlemen!
I never thought I would prefer active pickups... But the blackouts are sounding great here.
Getting my Nazgul 7 and Sentient 7 installed right now by my old teacher. Can't wait to rip it up on my Jr-V 7!
Came to see pups compared.. Keep coming back cause that riff fucking crushes!!
Just because something is complex doesn't always make it good or musical. This pickup demo serves its purpose.
I listen every day just for the solo...
The Solo is sick. He just nails it.
They sound GORGEOUS.
to me, the Pegasus sounds the fullest and most rounded, providing enough bite and chunk, but not too clanky like the Nazgul, and not too bassy and fizzy as some others.
I think I've decided what to get for my 7.
Ryan Simmons So, after presumably having them for some time, how are they?
William Schaffer
Love them. At first I didnt, but it happened to be the guitar I had them in. the bridge pickup was too close to the bridge and has this awful honk to it, but I swapped them to another and they're perfectly fine.
I dream of the Nazgul!! Love that pickup!
It's the heaviest sounding passive pickup in my opinion!
The Dimarzio Titan is up there with it, along with BKPs.
I like the Nazgul sound, very cool tone!
The tightness of this riffage is just pure awesome!
Finally!! I am so happy that there are people like this and use every string
Well...gotta say after searching 8 string guitar videos and demonstrations...this is the way it's done.
Keep going guys you rule.
So I'm sold, getting that Jackson SLATFXQMG 3-8 and loading it with the Pegasus and Sentient pickups! I have the Nazgul and Sentient in my Jackson JS327Q Dinky and it made that guitar all the much better!! Love my Jacksons and Seymour Duncans! Great video show off.
Two of my favorite players right here. These guys on an album together would be killer.
are you serious?
@@Cbuzz1399 Alluvial lol
Such an efficient comparison and a riff that I actually enjoyed sitting though 8 minutes of. This should be the standard to meet for demo videos.
Invaders sounds so evil! \m/
I like how the Distortion sits in the mix as well as on its own. The sentient is the best for leads
Mind: blown. You Keith are a god of riffs
ALIEN AMPS + KEITH MERROW = INSANITY !!!!!
HA! Brazilian AMP on the screen !!! GO FOR IT KEITH !!!!!
Спасибо! Как всегда - чётко и чисто! Мне нравятся Pegasus - bridge / Invader - neck.
Blackouts
Pegasus/Sentinent
Nazgul/Sentinent
Good for my playing. (Riffs and Chords, etc.)
I think my favorite set was the Pegasus-bridge/Sentient-neck set for everything but the lowest 8-string notes. In that case, it would be the Nazgul instead of the Pegasus.
SOMEONE PLEASE TAB THIS!! That solo sounds so cool.
Duncan Distortion. Old faithful still sounds freakishly awesome to me.
Man so effortless and smooth. Mr.Merrow you are in my top 10 favorite guitar players. Epic man!!!!
Damn, it's like Robots playing this. The timing is so perfect.
Here is my top three for this pickup comparison:
1. Pegasus
2. Blackouts
3. Nazgul
Sick Af..Nazgul and invader ftw
I like the sound of the Blackouts, very much.
Keith and wes look like brothers from another mother
Hey Keith! Tell SD we need a demo of the 8 string black winters! Thanks dude \m/
+Ian Urbaitis I didn't even know you could get a Black Winter 8
Trying to have a completely unbiased opinion, I think the Distortion sounds the meatiest. The Nazgul probably has more clarity but I think I'de choose the SH-6 still.
The Distorsion is my favourite too ;) To my ears it sounds the more "mid-ranged" and, correct me if I'm wrong, because of this has more presence in the solo part. The Invader is definitely "beefier" with such "liquid" lows, but the best is still the SH-6... \m/ :)
P.S.: sorry but... Thumbs down for the Blackouts :P
Alessandro Cannatelli my favourite too! :-)
***** the invader is an amazing neck pickup though because it has some of the best lead and clean tones I've ever heard
***** it takes a lot of work to dial in a guitar with invaders. It takes more boosting and tone manipulation, but I've found that I do like it in the end. I do see where people don't like it though. I'm an EMG man myself but I still love my Duncans
Distortion is my fav too! ;)
Blackouts have been my favourite for years now.
How cool would it be to just call up WES HAUCH and say "Hey man, wanna stop by and shoot a vid and rip it up on some 8 string guitars?" Your a lucky man Keith Merrow!!! Keep up the cool collab vids!
This was actually the most helpful demo I’ve watched for all of these. And my decision might actually be made.
@snakymen13 its a gruvgear fret wrap. It mutes the strings softly for cleaner tapping runs and such and makes the strings sustain less. They're nice to have for recording
PEGASUS IS AWESOME!!
All the pickups are passive except the Blackouts, The passive pickups can be purchased as an active pickup size so they fit into the cavity of a guitar that has active pickups like the EMGs or Blackouts.
Nazgul fits all the types of metal on 6-7-8 string because of the instant boost-mid range. Wonderful pickup for bridge position
great playing guys! i think the nazgul and the blackouts sounded really really awesome.
Still the best guitar video ever.
These riffs are still so fucking awesome.
Aside from the nice demo, this has to be the most badass boss battle music ever.
that first solo is fucking amazing! i wish i could sit with you guys and just listen and watch...
That Jackson 8-String is really beautiful :-)
Thank you for the last 2 minutes or so of this video with the isolated and direct comparisons one after the other like that! That was very helpful!
IMO Pegasus is the best.
Right? I'm deciding on pickups right now and just double checking before I send out the order...I can't shake the idea that it's the clearest/up front sounding of them all.
Nazgul/Sentient - holy fuck. I've watched twice for the pickup comparison. Now I'm watching again because I can't get enough of that riff. \m/
do you know from which track is that riff??
Khaled Seoud It's something Wes wrote. I don't think it's an official track, just yet.
Notice a lot of the real chugging is going on with the 7th string... the 8th is used much more wisely than most others playing on 8's these days. Haters beware, you should know what you are talking about before opening your mouth, Merrow ftw! Yet another awesome video man!
who gives a fuck if it's difficult or not. It sounds really good. The fact that these are just demos and not actual songs hurt my pride.
I like the Nazgul and the Distortion Pickups!!
I'm in friggin' love with the Pegasus.
Finally the alien amp is used in a video!
The Blackouts win me over every time.
Totally. If he uploaded TH-cam videos of demos, play-throughs, techniques, and lessons, he would be huge.
I never realized how fucking sick the blackouts were!!!!
Yeah I love the blackouts I have them in 2 of my agile 7 strings. In my agile 8 string I have the emg808 and it sounds epic.
i liked the blackouts. i thought the distortion pickups sounded really good in the mid range but got muddy on the low end. pegasus pick ups were also crispy and clear but i liked the sound of the blackouts a little more.
Gotta love the 8 string schecters. I got the Damien Elite 8 mainly because I did not like the looks of Ibanez and other 8 strings of that price. I didnt even research it much. It had good ratings and I took it on that alone. Looks killer, sounds killer, and now I will only play Schecter!
Ugh can't get enough of these riffs!!
Keith, this is an awesome format for demoing tone. I've gone back and forth between the in-mix and guitar-only parts a bunch of times, comparing all, and it has worked wonders towards me selecting my next pickup set that will sit perfectly in a mix. Please keep it up.
Also, goddamn good playing. Please keep that up too.
I have the nazgul 8 and I love the tone you guys are getting. As always sick!
Holy crap! The Nazguls sound so damn tight! Great playing of you both! Wes Hauch needs to show himself more often imo! Keep up the good work! You are both a real inspiration!
Keith is the shit. Badass as always man! Keep it up.
Nazgul & Blackouts without any doubt!!!
I like the Nazgul and the Blackouts the best. Nazguls sound awesome at the low ranges and clear.
This. Was. Beautiful. I loved it.
loving the pegasus for tightest passive pickups, Blackouts for tightest active pickups, in my opinion of course
They all sound killer, really. The 'Distortion' reminds me a bit of that fear factory sound. Nice one!
Though they're playin the same lick - look how much less Wes' hands move lol. Guy is the picture of efficiency
Nazgul, and that invader sound amazing.!!!! Distortion was pretty cool...
blackout sounds lovely
if i could play guitar like this i would never get bored :P
Low end on Blackouts. So tight. Wes's soloing is really good.
I love watching your pickup comparison videos! Killer riffs and great quality recording!
Invader and Nazgul for the win!
I know it's a demo, but it's like my new favorite song. I almost burnt my rice listening to this. :-)