Bare Knuckle Pickups Forum
Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: bucketshred on April 25, 2005, 07:47:47 PM
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Hey there!
Firstly, played on the Warpig last year at the London Guitar Show, nearly wet my pants, you guys where the stars of the show, really.
Second post on the forum and I need some advice, sorry to be a pain and all that.
Currently I'm playing a Lite Ash Strat (w/SD's, maple neck etc) through a Ashdown Fallen Angel 60W combo, Digitech Bad Monkey and Morely Bad Horsie. I'm currently in a hard rock/metal band where the rhythm guitarist is playing a Les Paul through the same amp, it's just that he is going to get some Warpigs.
Just wondering if I could get some high output single coils that would compete with his tone. I liked the sound clips that Hayden posted with his Strat, sounded ace, just looking for something with a bit more *crunch* and cut for the leads, especially over a bass heavy rhythm player with high ouput pickups. Just remember, I gotta have those single coils, just something a little more special to them (to my ears anyway).
Anyhoo, thanks for any help at all and I hope that I'll enjoy my stay on this forum. Sorry for rabbiting on a bit :D
Andy!
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Generally for more cut you need to look at lower output singles like Irish Tours but I think the Trilogy Suite singles that Hayden was demoing would do the job.
The problem with single coil pickups is you can only go so far before you lose too much top end. Haydens are pretty much on that limit and I wouldn't want to push it any further-saying that they've gain for days and virtually play themselves 8) .
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One thing to bear in mind is how these singles do cut through most mixes. Not because of the high end but mostly because of the frequencies they produce. So far these ones I use have managed to sneak through even the most jumbled of mixes . I'm sure Tim could explain why this is so better than I could.
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Welcome to the joys of mid range :)
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Welcome to the joys of mid range :)
Damn, you were supposed to jump in with some complicated amperage, resisteance, elastictrickery stuff there! But yes...midrange it is :)
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Right, after listening to Hayden's clip over and over again I know I definatley want some of these, now!
Shame I won't have £165 to spend on them at the Guitar show, I'll just have to make do with visiting the booth.
Andy!
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Right, after listening to Hayden's clip over and over again I know I definatley want some of these, now!
Shame I won't have £165 to spend on them at the Guitar show, I'll just have to make do with visiting the booth.
Andy!
If I get enough time off during the show I'll be hanging around BKP a little and I'll have my Strat with the custom pups with me. You're more than welcome to give it a try and see how they sit with you.
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Cool, sounds ace to me mate, thanks a lot :D
Just look for a big bloke, probably wearing a Hendrix T-shirt, that'll be me.
It'll be even more accurate if there is a Skinny bugger with an Emo haircut hanging around with me.
Failing that, I'll PM you my number tonight or nearer the date.
Andy!
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Cool, sounds ace to me mate, thanks a lot :D
Just look for a big bloke, probably wearing a Hendrix T-shirt, that'll be me.
It'll be even more accurate if there is a Skinny bugger with an Emo haircut hanging around with me.
Failing that, I'll PM you my number tonight or nearer the date.
Andy!
I should be easy to find. I'll be tied to the Korg/Vox stand for most of the show :)
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Awesome, I'll be there on Saturday, I'll keep my eyes (and ears) peeled.
You demoing on the Vox/Korg stand?
Andy!
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Awesome, I'll be there on Saturday, I'll keep my eyes (and ears) peeled.
You demoing on the Vox/Korg stand?
Andy!
Yeah, I do most of the Vox and Korg shows and instore demos. There will be one other demo guy there this year though to help share the load....Which is nice.
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Cool, how did you get that gig?
Aside from being a S*** hot player I mean :)
Andy!
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Kinda answers itself really doesn't it :wink:
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Shut it :p
Andy!
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Cool, how did you get that gig?
Aside from being a S*** hot player I mean :)
Andy!
It was a mixture of a bit of luck, knowing a couple of good people, and working hard. Like anything else really :)
You don't really have to be a 'MONSTER' player. Just competant and confident in your demos.
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But you are a MONSTER player, that demo of the Trilogy Suite pickups was phenomenal. I'd love the tab to some of the licks.
Andy!
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Don't be daft, Hayden can't write that fast :lol:
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Don't be daft, Hayden can't write that fast :lol:
:lol: :lol:
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If I could play that fast...
(wait for it)
...I'd be able to play really fast...
..But I'd probably wet my pants too!
I'm confirmed for the Saturday date of London Guitar Show btw, see you all there and make sure you have some Basses on show this year, I'm bringing a funky bassist with me and he wants to get funky!
Andy!
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If I could play that fast...
(wait for it)
...I'd be able to play really fast...
..But I'd probably wet my pants too!
You wet your pants? You have the makings of a fine demonstrator then!
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I said I'd probably wet my pants...
I'll play some slow blues, keep the oldies happy :)
Andy!
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Blues aint just for the oldies my freind, im partial to a bit of blues now and then! and im sure many other people are too!
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You're older than me, maybe by just two months but you'll be getting your zimmer before I do :)
Andy!
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I dont think so you young'un! I may be older and like the blues but im still full of young strength and attitude!
tips for playing blues btw -
get your hands in blues shape by putting them in a meat grinder, the firery caverns of a volcano and the jet engines of a fighter plane!
now your ready to sing about how you sold your soul to the devil at the crossroads for some tasty blues licks!