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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: TurboRotary on June 15, 2009, 04:53:53 PM

Title: Newb here with questions.
Post by: TurboRotary on June 15, 2009, 04:53:53 PM

First off Im playing on a Ibanez S5470.. Mahogany with maple top. Im looking to put either a Nailbomb, Painkiller, or Warpig in the bridge position. I mostly play Black Metal and Death Metal. I tune to C sharp so its no ridiculous down tuning. Im looking for a pup with pretty high output but one that retains A LOT of clarity and articulation. Which would you guys choose for this guitar and specifications?

Title: Re: Newb here with questions.
Post by: TurboRotary on June 15, 2009, 09:14:05 PM

Nothing??  :(

Title: Re: Newb here with questions.
Post by: Bradock PI on June 15, 2009, 09:25:36 PM

Takes a while for peeps to wake up on mondays.

So just to get things started and only from info gleaned not experience gonna say warpig.

Title: Re: Newb here with questions.
Post by: TurboRotary on June 15, 2009, 09:29:34 PM

Quote from: Bradock PI on June 15, 2009, 09:25:36 PM

Takes a while for peeps to wake up on mondays.

So just to get things started and only from info gleaned not experience gonna say warpig.

Yeah I was thinking of getting the ceramic Warpig but Im not sure of its articulation. Also Im not sure of where to get this in the states. I know alnico are easy to find but Id rather have ceramic.

Title: Re: Newb here with questions.
Post by: syr2012 on June 15, 2009, 11:20:57 PM

I live in the states and order my BKPs from the website. AV and Ceramic warpigs are just as easy to order, but I'm pretty sure you won't need a C-pig. The AV version is quite clear and articulate, and a ceramic magnet might provide just a bit too much drive for you.

Title: Re: Newb here with questions.
Post by: TurboRotary on June 16, 2009, 05:36:32 PM

The more I read the more the Painkiller is looking appealing.

Title: Re: Newb here with questions.
Post by: Bradock PI on June 17, 2009, 12:33:10 AM

When in doubt Email Tim give him as much detail as you can and you will get the right pickup!

Title: Re: Newb here with questions.
Post by: TurboRotary on June 17, 2009, 11:16:26 PM

Quote from: Bradock PI on June 17, 2009, 12:33:10 AM

When in doubt Email Tim give him as much detail as you can and you will get the right pickup!

Yeah I might do that.

Title: Re: Newb here with questions.
Post by: yellowv on June 18, 2009, 03:56:19 AM

Painkiller for sure. To order in the states contact Nick @ www.theaxepalace.com (http://www.theaxepalace.com) he will give you the best price you will find.

Title: Re: Newb here with questions.
Post by: dheim on June 24, 2009, 08:09:25 AM

what kind of death/black metal do you play?
personally i've never fitted warpigs in an S, but i bet they'll sound awesome! nailbombs are GREAT pickups. for me they're the best lead pickups EVER, and work great in a melodic death setting, but if you play something more aggressive and "dirty" i fear you could find them too sweet for your needs.
painkillers are simply perfect for modern, ultratight death and thrash metal, but for more old school sounds (and the black metal bit tells me so) i'd say warpigs!
to complicate things a bit further i'll add holy divers... not too powerful, but they fit PERFECTLY your maple topped S...

anyway every BKP is full of definition and articulation, so you can't go wrong, whatever your choice will be.