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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: Infliktor on March 29, 2009, 07:18:12 AM

Title: Nailbomb Pickup Options
Post by: Infliktor on March 29, 2009, 07:18:12 AM
I am going to order a set of Nailbombs calibrated set open coiled.  This is the first guitar that Ive had that I like how the black opened coils look..........I might do covered, if so Id go with the  "none blacker" option.

What options are there cosmetically?

It looks like you can get black slugs.

Are cap screws an option? If so are there black and silver ones? Looks like I have also seen 2 different shaped cap screws.  One is like a button head and the othere is like I guess youd call it an allen head, not sure,anyway,,,further do those options change the tone at all?
(http://www.pbase.com/infliktor/image/110713925/original.jpg)




Title: Re: Nailbomb Pickup Options
Post by: dheim on March 29, 2009, 07:43:06 PM
i'd put chrome covers on that one...

but yes, you can have many options... black slugs? i'm not sure. for sure you can have black (or silver or gold for that) allen bolts or black allen caps (i've got them on a set of nailbombs - http://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=16472.0 - and while they look absolutely killer there's a bit of a problem with neck height, because you've got to keep it lower than you could want) (i've found the right spot, though)... you can also have twin screws without slugs.
i can't tell you what changes exactly between my standard covered nailbombs and the custom ones of the pics above because i've got them in two differently built guitars, and of course this influencies a lot the tone...
what people generally say is that twin screws add bass, allen bolts add presence and "focus" and cap heads... well, i'm not sure but they should accentuate the effect described for bolts.
Title: Re: Nailbomb Pickup Options
Post by: Copperhead on March 30, 2009, 05:40:35 PM
That guitar needs zebras!!!
Title: Re: Nailbomb Pickup Options
Post by: Dr. Vic on March 30, 2009, 06:25:56 PM
Quote from: Copperhead on March 30, 2009, 05:40:35 PM
That guitar needs zebras!!!

^ +1

don't loose your time and money on this one with covers ! Zebra open coils will match the bindings of that  lady just fine !
Title: Re: Nailbomb Pickup Options
Post by: HairyChris on March 30, 2009, 06:38:34 PM
Quote from: Copperhead on March 30, 2009, 05:40:35 PM
That guitar needs zebras!!!

+ 43275326552

Zebras + PRS = instant yum.

(Disclaimer: I have a PRS, I fitted zebras ;) )
Title: Re: Nailbomb Pickup Options
Post by: Philly Q on March 30, 2009, 07:14:38 PM
Another vote for zebras!

(I don't have them on my PRS, but if I change the pickups they're certainly under consideration) 
Title: Re: Nailbomb Pickup Options
Post by: darkbluemurder on March 31, 2009, 01:42:14 PM
Quote from: Philly Q on March 30, 2009, 07:14:38 PM
Another vote for zebras!

(I don't have them on my PRS, but if I change the pickups they're certainly under consideration) 

And one more ...
Title: Re: Nailbomb Pickup Options
Post by: zf on March 31, 2009, 01:50:54 PM
Yes, zebras work :)

(http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/272510/prs.jpg)
Title: Re: Nailbomb Pickup Options
Post by: darkbluemurder on March 31, 2009, 01:52:48 PM
Of course, reverse zebras would be a legit alternative ...
Title: Re: Nailbomb Pickup Options
Post by: dheim on March 31, 2009, 05:07:36 PM
zebra look way better than uncovered black, i've come to hate those anonymous and cheap looking black pickups!
anyway chrome work for sure on flamed tops...

(http://www.usmasters.com/whtimages/Avada%20S%20secondary%20images/blkstnchrry_top.jpg)
Title: Re: Nailbomb Pickup Options
Post by: discofudge on March 31, 2009, 10:19:19 PM
I was contemplating launching into this discussion with some well thought out counterpoints to add to the breadth of the discussion.

I can't.

Zebras, and post pics pretty please.
Title: Re: Nailbomb Pickup Options
Post by: Infliktor on April 01, 2009, 07:38:24 PM
zf....is that a black cherry also........?  satin or gloss?