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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: hhcave on January 12, 2008, 08:14:04 AM

Title: Final Decision for Gibson Les Paul Custom
Post by: hhcave on January 12, 2008, 08:14:04 AM: Hey,

I think im going to get a calirated set of Miracle Mans for my Les Paul... I play mainly downtuned, shreddy Melodic Death Metal (In Flames, Lamb Of God etc...) Just want to confirm with you guys if this is a good choice?

Some people also say the Miracle Man/Cold Sweat isa good option as well...what do you think is better for my style? I think the main thing is tight bottom end, note clarity and good mids....oh and good pinch harmonics (and i would quite the like the neck pickup to have good cleans...)

Please help me make the final decision! Thanks

By the way, to give you an idea of the sound i want, i was previously looking at EMG 81/85s but decided BKPs would be better!
Title: Final Decision for Gibson Les Paul Custom
Post by: HTH AMPS on January 12, 2008, 12:17:21 PM: The Miracle Man is very 'thrash' imo, too scooped for my tastes. For more mids, maybe a Painkiller would be a better option.

I know people say the MM is the EMG81 equivalent, but I don't hear it at all.

:twisted:
Title: Final Decision for Gibson Les Paul Custom
Post by: hhcave on January 12, 2008, 12:41:50 PM: umm okay.... anyone else say 'no' about the Miracle Mans? Mind you, Lamb Of God have an awesome 'scooped' sound do they not? And, i was looking at the emg 81 for the bridge of my les paul before BKP... however if the Miracle Man is the equivalent of the 81, i'd rather something more like the emg 85 in the neck... any suggestions...cold sweat?
Title: Final Decision for Gibson Les Paul Custom
Post by: Nolly on January 12, 2008, 01:02:50 PM: A Miracle Man sounds like it'd be great for you. But, you really can't ignore the Painkiller, ceramic Warpig and maybe even a ceramic Nailbomb (I have one in my PGM - there's a clip in the player's section).

If you haven't already, email or call Tim. He knows his pickups like noone else can, and his advice is always incredible.
Title: Final Decision for Gibson Les Paul Custom
Post by: hhcave on January 12, 2008, 01:23:39 PM: mmm okay i'll send him a pm
Title: Final Decision for Gibson Les Paul Custom
Post by: lulusg on January 12, 2008, 01:32:13 PM: I like that combination MM & CS, I believe that Tim has MM set on one of his LPs, he does covers of BS & Ozzy O, I do not know, yet of anybody using a Painkiller on a LP, somebody my show up any minute, also you my want to ask Tim. The gents around here are pretty much accurate most of the time. Good luck.
Title: Final Decision for Gibson Les Paul Custom
Post by: jibidy on January 12, 2008, 02:05:16 PM: Miracle Men OWN. I got a warpig too but i prefer the Miracle Men they are punchier and tighter
Title: Final Decision for Gibson Les Paul Custom
Post by: ericsabbath on January 12, 2008, 07:13:08 PM: miracle man will fit your style and your guitar PERFECTLY
it's not scooped, just V equalized
you won't regret
but i don't believe that cold sweat neck matches miracle man output
maybe a nailbomb or painkiller neck
Title: Final Decision for Gibson Les Paul Custom
Post by: fps_dean on January 20, 2008, 08:12:34 AM: Quote from: HEAVIER THAN HELL
The Miracle Man is very 'thrash' imo, too scooped for my tastes. For more mids, maybe a Painkiller would be a better option.

I know people say the MM is the EMG81 equivalent, but I don't hear it at all.

:twisted:

When I think thrash, I think Painkillers or Nailbombs myself.