Are there any pickups other than Dimarzio's that fit in an Axis?

[AmpliFIRE]

Without modding the pickup or digging out the cavity.

Thanks!

 

[beej]

Not sure about this, but I've heard a lot (ok a few) people replacing those p'ups- I believe it's a standard HB route.

 

[AmpliFIRE]

Not sure about this, but I've heard a lot (ok a few) people replacing those p'ups- I believe it's a standard HB route.

nope...Most aftermarket pickup makers design their pups with square tabs and slightly longer legs (than Dimarzio's).

 

[vexed73]

So will any Dimarzio fit in there? Dimarzio makes a wonderful pickup called the Breed it is my favorite passive humbucker.

 

[Luiz Gustavo]

I got a Ibanez Jem with Breeds and can say they are perfect.

More gain than Pafs, really clean, and with lots of punch, well balanced......

 

[AmpliFIRE]

Thanks for the replies! I actually tried a Breed and it was waaaay to hot as well. Dimarzio says that it's actually hotter than the stock Axis HB.

 

[beej]

nope...Most aftermarket pickup makers design their pups with square tabs and slightly longer legs (than Dimarzio's).

Hmmm ... well, you got me there!

My fave humbucker is the Bill Lawrence L-500. Absolutely rocks and it's not expensive. Fits in the Axis (it's slightly smaller than most HBs) no problem - I've seen a few up close.

The L-500XL is the hottest pickup short of an EMG I've tried. The L is less hot and still great.

 

[vexed73]

What kind of sound are you looking for?

 

[AmpliFIRE]

What kind of sound are you looking for?

Something warmer and smoother than the stock pup...

 

[bearkat16]

Hey man. Shreder75 has duncans in his axis. Shoot him a pm. Here's a link to the thread. Read post #15.
http://www.ernieball.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9541

 

[shreder75]

Hey man. Shreder75 has duncans in his axis. Shoot him a pm. Here's a link to the thread. Read post #15.
http://www.ernieball.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9541

I thought my ears were ringing this morning

yep, got a JB trembucker in my axis and it sounds killer...nice and full, but articulate.....love that pup

with some minor clipping to the screw mounts it fits just fine

 

[bearkat16]

I thought my ears were ringing this morning

 

[AmpliFIRE]

I thought my ears were ringing this morning

yep, got a JB trembucker in my axis and it sounds killer...nice and full, but articulate.....love that pup

with some minor clipping to the screw mounts it fits just fine

Thanks! I've always liked the JB. How does it compare to the stock axis pup?

 

[tommyindelaware]

Without modding the pickup or digging out the cavity.

Thanks!

while the length & width are always the same.......the thickness of aftermarket pickups vary alot !!!!