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The video discusses various aspects of guitar pickups, focusing on active and passive pickups, including notable brands like EMG, Seymour Duncan, and Bare Knuckle. Metal guitarists tend to prefer active pickups for their aggressive sound, while jazz players lean towards passive pickups for a more dynamic range. The speakers highlight the importance of player emotion in music and emphasize the subjective nature of musical preferences. They also touch on the debate between analog and digital sounds, with a preference for the authentic and rich tones of analog. Notable names mentioned include Jeff Loomis and Zack Wylde, with examples from bands like Vitriol, Hate Eternal, and Nile. The video wraps up by discussing the benefits and characteristics of Bare Knuckle pickups, showcasing their superior quality and clarity in playing chords and lead parts. The overall theme centers around the personal preferences and emotional connections that musicians have with different types of pickups in creating their desired sounds.
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In this segment of the video, Josh Rock introduces two guitars with a focus on metal music. One guitar has active pickups (EMG 81 and 60), while the other has passive pickups (Seymour Duncan JB and 59). Both guitars have similar features like mahogany and maple necks. The discussion also touches on the renowned bare knuckle pickups and their association with certain musicians. Josh and his guest delve into their personal experiences with these pickups, including a mention of demo tracks compiled onto an album.
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In this segment of the video, the discussion revolves around active and passive pickups for guitars. Active pickups are powered by a 9-volt battery, have smaller magnets, less wiring, and an active preamp. Passive pickups, on the other hand, have magnets with coil wiring wrapped around them, allowing for more dynamic range. Metal guitarists often prefer active pickups like EMG for their aggressive sound, while jazz players typically use passive pickups. The speaker emphasizes that emotion in music ultimately comes from the player and not just the pickups used, citing an example from a death metal band.
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In this part of the video, the discussion revolves around the emotive aspect of guitar pickups, specifically EMG 81 and EMG 60 active pickups. The speaker mentions the importance of emotive connection in music, highlighting the subjectivity of musical preferences. A comparison is made between different riffs played with these pickups to showcase the difference in sound. Jeff Loomis is mentioned as an example during the demonstration of the pickups’ tones.
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In this segment of the video, the speakers discuss their preferences between analog and digital sounds. They mention that analog sounds are more authentic, real, organic, warmer, and rich. They compare their experiences with different types of guitars and express a preference for the smoothness and comfort blanket-like feeling of certain sounds. One speaker specifically mentions the confidence that comes with experience in playing certain styles on a particular guitar.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the use of passive and active pickups in metal music. They mention specific bands like Vitriol, Hate Eternal, and Nile, highlighting that these bands use passive pickups. The speaker also mentions famous musicians like Zack Wylde who have their own signature EMG set. They suggest a personal preference for pickup type in heavy metal music, noting a trend where heavier metal bands tend to use active pickups. The speaker emphasizes that the choice between passive and active pickups is often a personal preference.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker talks about being endorsed by EMG pickups and how it was a dream come true for them. They mention their excitement about using EMG pickups in their heavy band and the prestige that comes with it. They also discuss the differences in clarity and dynamics between EMG and Seymour Duncan pickups, highlighting their preference for EMG. Additionally, they mention the Japanese-made guitar with a satin finish that they are using, along with passive pickups from the Bare Knuckle company that are favored by artists like Misha Mansoor from Periphery. The speaker shares some interesting facts about sound waves bouncing off planets and being used in music production.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the benefits of bare knuckle pickups, emphasizing their articulation and superior quality components. They mention how these pickups allow for clarity in playing big chords and lead parts. The speaker also mentions their preference for EMG pickups due to their full and dynamic sound, which emphasizes every note played. They demonstrate playing lead parts to showcase the clarity of each note with EMG pickups.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses Bare Knuckle pickups and their characteristics in giving a precise attack to each note played. They mention that custom finishes are available or the pickups can be standard black, chrome, or gold. The speaker clarifies that the shop sells a variety of pickup brands including Seymour Duncan, DiMarzio, and Bare Knuckle, either separately or built into guitars. They invite viewers to share their preferences for pickups in the comments and thank them for watching.