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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: Mr. Air on March 19, 2009, 09:03:31 AM

Title: What works well in an all mahogany guitar?
Post by: Mr. Air on March 19, 2009, 09:03:31 AM: I'm thinking of refitting my all mahogany Godin with BKPs, so I hope some of you hard core BKP users can give me some advice.

I'm looking for a quite versatile pickup as I play different genres of rock. My music goes from straight up Rock N Roll to modern rock/hard rock and sometimes bordering alternative metal (like Tool).

I play through a Music Man HD-130 which obviously isn't the best choise for the harder tunes, but I realy like the amp.
Title: Re: What works well in an all mahogany guitar?
Post by: Antag on March 19, 2009, 10:23:44 AM: We had a good thread about the best pickups for SGs here (http://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1455.0)

It seems that it's best to go with low output (Stormy Monday, Riff Raff), or high output (Nailbomb & up) but to avoid the "vintage hot"/mid output pickups....
Title: Re: What works well in an all mahogany guitar?
Post by: Twinfan on March 19, 2009, 05:38:54 PM: I think Riff Raffs would suit you well....
Title: Re: What works well in an all mahogany guitar?
Post by: Philly Q on March 19, 2009, 05:55:58 PM: Is it a set-neck or a bolt-on? That'll make a difference.
Title: Re: What works well in an all mahogany guitar?
Post by: AndyR on March 19, 2009, 05:56:24 PM: I was gonna post a big ole essay at lunch time at work - but work got in the way :lol:

It all boiled down to what he says though :-

Quote from: Twinfan on March 19, 2009, 05:38:54 PM
I think Riff Raffs would suit you well....

+1 from me :D
Title: Re: What works well in an all mahogany guitar?
Post by: Mr. Air on March 19, 2009, 07:20:55 PM: It's a bolt on neck
Title: Re: What works well in an all mahogany guitar?
Post by: Philly Q on March 19, 2009, 09:12:57 PM: I think the bolt-on will make it a little brighter/more defined/less woolly than a set-neck, so I'm not sure you need to worry so much about the "SG rules" in this case.

I'm stumped what pickups to suggest though... personally I really like the Cold Sweats in mahogany but the bridge might be a little too bright/"modern" for what you've described.
Title: Re: What works well in an all mahogany guitar?
Post by: Dr. Vic on March 26, 2009, 10:01:34 PM: In that case what about the Nailbomb for great versality, or even the Rebell Yell for some great classic rock hard sound ?