Hey man just keep up with it. Maby you just gotta wait it out? Hopefully they come around. I know people like that and i just let them pass, but if your stuck with them tell them if this is gonna work we need to be serious. Well best of luck.

Nah dont go for those go for the classic 81-85 combo it never fails

about those non active emgs. if your dead set on emgs. then get actives their worth the extra work. They sound better than non actives

GREAT NEWS! that is awsome man good luck in the band. For the effects suggestion hmm.. My guitar teacher has a boss....the name slipped my mind. It was like 5 grand, but it does everything and is extremely dependable. Its worth it. It has every effect known to man on that thing. The name slipped my mind but i can ask him if you want? but the downside is the price. Tell me if you think its worth it and ill ask him.

oh yea i forgot he plays only fenders with single coils. Well blackouts would fit better anyway for your style. I trust Seymour Duncan for all the pickups i get. Blackouts are just emgs without batteries. Its worth a shot to try it. And most likely u will like them.