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Title: Abraxas test run
Post by: chris o'donnell on August 26, 2005, 02:22:25 PM

Just put my Abraxas bridge pickup through it's paces at rehersals.

FABULOUS, FABULOUS, FABULOUS.

Diffrent to the Mule ( which is also fabulous ) but I'm finding it hard to describe. Warmer tone to my ears and very smooth. Heard some Led Zepplin tones in there somewhere. Clean tones are chrystal clear.

Chris.

Title: Abraxas test run
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on August 26, 2005, 02:41:48 PM

What kind of guitar is it in? Any pics? :)

Title: Abraxas test run
Post by: chris o'donnell on August 26, 2005, 04:07:50 PM

I put it in my Les Paul Standard. It has the unpolished cover, which looks great.

I'll get some pics and a demo done when I get the time. My wifes expecting No 2, so time is a bit precious at the moment

Title: Abraxas test run
Post by: PhilKing on August 26, 2005, 05:53:46 PM

Glad you like it Chris.  I really like the sound of them, so much that I am thinking of getting a set of Abraxas V for my PRS  :P

Title: Abraxas test run
Post by: Tim on August 26, 2005, 09:54:25 PM

Abraxas..................what was it you said Phil, 'demon' tone :D !

Title: Abraxas test run
Post by: chris o'donnell on August 27, 2005, 12:28:24 PM

It would be good to hear the Abraxas V for a comparison, Phil.

I tried that tip you gave for the Wah Wah pedal. Turned the pot back and now it's not so harsh when fully depressed. Cheers.

I also compared the Abraxas to my mates Burstbucker. He gets a good tone from his brige PU, but the Abraxas was much more articulate, especially when you give it a bit of a dig with the plectrum.

Chris.

Title: Abraxas test run
Post by: chris o'donnell on August 27, 2005, 12:29:53 PM

By the way. What is an Abraxas ?

Title: Abraxas test run
Post by: big steve on August 27, 2005, 12:42:06 PM

hmmm, an abraxas V bridge and a mule IV neck would be nice.... now im not so sure about getting a mule set for my LP... aargh

Title: Abraxas test run
Post by: steve on August 27, 2005, 02:26:41 PM

Quote from: chris o'donnell

By the way. What is an Abraxas ?

I would like to know some info on them as well please,mainly the way it is voiced, what kind of tone is it.Thanks

Title: Abraxas test run
Post by: PhilKing on August 27, 2005, 03:07:01 PM

Quote from: chris o'donnell

By the way. What is an Abraxas ?

Quote from: Tim

Abraxas..................what was it you said Phil, 'demon' tone  :D  !

Mythologists place Abraxas among the Egyptian gods, while some demonologists cite him to be a demon with the head of a king and serpents forming his feet. He has been represented on amulets with a whip in his hand. The mystic word abracadabra was derived from his name.

Magic pickups you see :P  They can be a god or a demon - the tones definately allow that.

Title: Abraxas test run
Post by: carlaz on August 27, 2005, 09:48:32 PM

Ah, it all sounds so wonderful!  Tell me more!  Play me more :)

Title: Abraxas test run
Post by: Tim on August 27, 2005, 10:51:24 PM

The Abraxas humbuckers are voiced for a hot, sweet and singing vintage tone.As you all know, original PAFs were all in the DC8-9K region but I wanted to create a pickup that had a similar vibe but more power......a mix of early and modern Santana I guess.
The tone is bright yet sweet.............the clarity extends through the bass too and it's a medium output humbucker.In the right hands it'll still rock though :D