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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: Daniel G on December 23, 2007, 09:19:51 AM

Title: Looking for some suggestions on my next set of BKP's
Post by: Daniel G on December 23, 2007, 09:19:51 AM
Ok, first post here, and i thought i'd dive right in, head first, with the most annoying, standard question of all... But with a twist ;)

I have two Epi LP's, one already fitted with a set of MM's, the second fitted with some EMG's.
Now, i'm looking to replace the EMG's (nice for metal, but no warmth/feeling at all), but i have no idea what to go for exactly, as i like my MM's, but they're not 100% what i'm looking for.
I'm looking for a set/combo that would work for metal and punk mostly, but that can do some minor clean guitar parts as well.
As a side note. i'm using 3 different amps (H&K Statesman dual 20, a Marshall DSL 401, and a Mesa/Boogie Mark 4 combo), so i can get a wide variety of sound from that, i just need some nice pickups to add the finishing touch to it.

Sooooo.... Any ideas  ? :wink:
Title: Looking for some suggestions on my next set of BKP's
Post by: maverickf1jockey on December 23, 2007, 01:03:00 PM
Assuming you want something other than a MM I would say that you may just like a CS or even a WP.
Don't be afraid of less powerful gear such as a VHII.

If you are unsure after more posts I suggest you ask Tim.
Title: Looking for some suggestions on my next set of BKP's
Post by: Ratrod on December 23, 2007, 01:58:02 PM
It's different from what you're used to but you might like some Crawlers. My Yamaha SG with Crawlers sounds awesome on a DSL401. And if you look on the H&K site, you'll find Geoff Whitehorn playing on the Statesman.
Title: Looking for some suggestions on my next set of BKP's
Post by: Iron Horse on December 23, 2007, 02:46:55 PM
I'd get VH II, Holydiver, CS, or even Warpig for bridge, and something like CS neck.

OT: How's the Statesman? I've been planning to get one (20 W) sooner or later?
Title: Looking for some suggestions on my next set of BKP's
Post by: Daniel G on December 23, 2007, 08:03:45 PM
Ok, i'll be checking some of these recommendations out after christmas, thanks for the input so far guys  :good:
Any more input is welcome of course *the more opinions i get, the better ;) *, and i might indeed ask Tim if really can't decide.
But i'll wait with that until after christmas.

@ Iron Horse  : i personally love the statesman, it's a nice versatile little amp, loud enough to play a fairly big pub/cafe without micing it to a PA, and it's really well suited for stuff like rock(& roll), metal, punk, blues.
I'd definately recommend at least trying one out at some point.
I only played mine once, for like 10 minutes, and i just bought it on the spot, together with my first set of BKP's
Title: Looking for some suggestions on my next set of BKP's
Post by: HTH AMPS on December 23, 2007, 08:16:17 PM
I'd say Nailbombs would do what you describe and they have the midrange poke too.  The Miracle Man was too scooped for my tastes and I'd imagine it would be a poor choice for punk.  If I was playing oldschool thrash however, it would be my no.1 choice.

 :twisted:
Title: Looking for some suggestions on my next set of BKP's
Post by: ericsabbath on December 23, 2007, 08:28:30 PM
nailbomb or holy diver
Title: Looking for some suggestions on my next set of BKP's
Post by: Daniel G on December 30, 2007, 05:55:03 PM
Ok, after some deliberation (and consulting Tim, whom i'd like to thank once again for the recommendations), i've decided i'm gonna go for a Crawler in the neck, and a Rebel Yell in the bridge *with burnt chrome covers, YAY  :lol:  *
I'd like to thank all you folks who came in with suggestions, i really appreciate it PDT_015
Title: Looking for some suggestions on my next set of BKP's
Post by: Ted on December 30, 2007, 05:59:01 PM
Nice choice. I want to try Crawlers at somepoint.