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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: Fourth Feline on March 19, 2008, 01:06:39 PM

Title: AII Stormys or AIV Mules for this tone ?
Post by: Fourth Feline on March 19, 2008, 01:06:39 PM

Hello folks,  :)

This going to sound very naive, but I have never yet had chance to try out my BKPs at rehersal / stage volume levels yet.

There is a video on 'You Tube' called " Gregor Hilden - Blues jam with '59 Les Paul ".

I love that tone to bits !  I realise theoretically that if he has the original '59 pickups in, it would be BKP Mules that are built similar ( but a bit hotter ? ). However, I am also wondering if the cooler wind and softer Alnico II magnet of my Stormy Mondays would be closer ?

The other clues are that he plays 11 - 50 strings, mostly through a Fender or Fender type amp ( which I have ).

If you get a moment, please have a look at the video and let me know what you think would best be loaded and left in my Les Paul Standard for that tone .

I also hope you enjoy the smooth music ...  8)

Cheers !

Title: AII Stormys or AIV Mules for this tone ?
Post by: Adam.M on March 19, 2008, 02:11:28 PM

Have you got a link for the youtube video?

Title: AII Stormys or AIV Mules for this tone ?
Post by: ilÿti on March 19, 2008, 02:16:43 PM

I think he means this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9Ujm4HEXGc&feature=related

Title: AII Stormys or AIV Mules for this tone ?
Post by: Fourth Feline on March 19, 2008, 02:51:51 PM

Thanks very much Ilyti, that's the one !   :D

I am rubbish at inserting links and all that techy stuff. When I tried, it inserted a huge block of script  :roll: .

Your willingness to 'help the aged' is much appreciated ....

Title: AII Stormys or AIV Mules for this tone ?
Post by: kellar on March 19, 2008, 04:08:04 PM

Well, I have had both pickups and would say that is achievable with either one.
Although, I think the Stormy Monday would nail it!
It's just so clear and pronounced, perfect for such tunes.

Title: AII Stormys or AIV Mules for this tone ?
Post by: Twinfan on March 19, 2008, 07:04:18 PM

AII Stormy Monday all the way Derek  :)

I've got to get me a set in a Les Paul.......

Title: AII Stormys or AIV Mules for this tone ?
Post by: Fourth Feline on March 19, 2008, 08:03:20 PM

Thanks for the helpfull replies  :D

I am fitting some GHS burnished nickel strings on the beauty tommorow, and  thought this would be a good  chance to swap the pickups / install the Stormys if I got the confirmation from you before then !

Cheers !

Title: AII Stormys or AIV Mules for this tone ?
Post by: Scotty477 on March 19, 2008, 08:10:58 PM

I now have this overwhelming urge to replace my Emerald neck with a Stormy Monday neck pup ....  :oops:

Title: AII Stormys or AIV Mules for this tone ?
Post by: Philly Q on March 19, 2008, 10:30:35 PM

Nice clip, and I agree that the AII Stormy Monday would give you that tone.

For me personally, it's a little too bright and clear for a neck tone, I think I'd (probably) prefer a Mule neck.  I'm going to try my SM neck in an SG, it might be a little darker and mushier in all-mahogany.