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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: gergface21 on August 10, 2008, 10:10:10 AM

Title: Burstbuckers
Post by: gergface21 on August 10, 2008, 10:10:10 AM: Which BKP's are closest to Burstbucker 1 and 2's? You see I want PAF tone but in BKP form. I've noticed the Mules but any other suggestions? Or are the Mules the answer for me>?
Title: Re: Burstbuckers
Post by: Elliot on August 10, 2008, 10:45:10 AM: Yup, Mules are the way to go for PAF tone and are roughly the same out put as a BB1 (neck) and BB2 (bridge)
Title: Re: Burstbuckers
Post by: kellar on August 10, 2008, 11:21:52 AM: Mules are definitely it. I have had both. The Mules have about the same output, but loads more clarity and TONE!
Title: Re: Burstbuckers
Post by: ToonLP on August 10, 2008, 11:31:06 AM: I am now on my 3rd Les Paul and on each purchase I have swapped the stock Burstbuckers out for BKP Mules. Believe me.......... it's the best £200 upgrade you can do to a Les Paul.

Burstbuckers are OK but they're engineered to a price and not a tone/quality IMHO.

Go for it - Mules are the way to go for vintage PAF tone.
Title: Re: Burstbuckers
Post by: shaman on August 10, 2008, 11:22:57 PM: yes..I found the BB's to be a little brittle/almost ice-picky in the highs...sort of "fell apart" under extreme conditions...(of course, amps have a lot to do with that-my Boogie Mark amps love BK's....they despise BB's!)
Title: Re: Burstbuckers
Post by: hunter on August 11, 2008, 05:43:48 AM: If you like the overall brightness of the BBs but want more tone with it, VHIIs are a great match for a les paul IMO.
Title: Re: Burstbuckers
Post by: kevinr on August 11, 2008, 09:18:08 AM: I have just changed my Berlin's pups to Mules (previously SD Seth Lovers fitted) and the difference is amazing, as they all say! you can't go wrong with the Mules.
Title: Re: Burstbuckers
Post by: Twinfan on August 11, 2008, 10:21:12 AM: If you want less highs and a smoother tone, the Stormy Mondays may suit you too. Depends how you like your PAF, sir!