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Thanks for the reply, but i am not that handy and an 18v mod calls for another battery cavity right? i cherish this guitar!

Hey thanks for the insight, what are your takes on the EMG-X's? Will it make any difference? and anyone have an EC1k in VB with gold pickups :).

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If the question was directed at me, I'm afraid I can't help you there. I haven't tried any of the new X series. Though I love the sound of the regular 81/60 combo, I doubt I'll change them.

Btw, you have a great taste in guitars dude. I've also got an EX400BD. ;) It still has the 81/81 combo, although I've been meaning to switch to 81/60.

Hey thanks man, yeah it was a dream guitar for me, but i have a problem with it, maybe you can help. I have the bridge height very very low, almost touching the body (The plate) and its not comfortable to play that way,if i increase the bridge height, then the action is unbearable at all. Tips please :D

Palm muting, since my right hand will be at a somehow awkward angle.

Wise.

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I have tried the new x series emg and while I do think they are an improvement if you were going to go thru the trouble to swap I'd actually go with the seymour duncan blackouts I thought they were a ton more lively sounding and cheaper or the duncan livewires sound like a good set of passives that retain clarity in ultra high gain but everyones taste is different

How about just the plain-jane combo of two EMG 81's..... is anyone opposed to that?

Direct replacement since it will be the solderless system ...

So the current pots, wiring and jack are compatible with the new pickups? I just have to drop them in?

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Please post some pics when you finish. I'm considering this swap on my vb also or silver ones on my black cherry (older ts dual 81). The clips online sound great with the x series

EMG X's use the same connectors. They use different active tone pots, tho. If you don't use a tone pot, that's alright.

Meaning i have to use the tone pot included with the pickups?