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GreekDude997

01-09-2013 05:21 AM

EMG pickups for Yamaha RBX-170

Hey guys! I have decided to change my stock pickups to the EMG PJ set. What do you guys think about these pickups? I play Heavy Metal, so I think these pickups serve the purpose. I have contacted a technician and he told me he might have to route the bass or something. What is "routing" exactly? Thanks in advance!

Cadfael

01-09-2013 12:57 PM

Hi GreekDude,

maybe (?) he means that he has to do some wood work?
There are many EMGs now but I think you mean the active ones?
Than you need a battery - and inside the RBX-170 isn't enough space for a battery.
It would be best if the battery had an "own chamber", so you needn't reover the normal cover but have an extra battery box.

JimmyM

01-09-2013 01:18 PM

The PJ set is my favorite of the ones I've played, but I haven't played the PJAX set. The PJX set is cool but a bit brighter than I like.

iunno

01-09-2013 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cadfael (Post 13693553)

Than you need a battery - and inside the RBX-170 isn't enough space for a battery.
It would be best if the battery had an "own chamber", so you needn't reover the normal cover but have an extra battery box.

From what I remember, RBX170s have quite a bit of space in the cavity, I think he'll be fine.

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