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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: Mr. Air on July 26, 2009, 09:31:33 PM

Title: Nailbomb versatility
Post by: Mr. Air on July 26, 2009, 09:31:33 PM

I'm sure this topic has come up before, but I hope someone will answer it (again) or maybe direct me to a earlier thread with same theme.

I have the possibillity of buying a Nailbomb second hand, but I'm not really sure if it fit my bill. It will be going in a LP copy mahogany body, Flamed maple top... a classic LP. I mostly play various genres of rock so normally I wouldn't be looking at the contemporary range of pickups and the Nailbomb might be overkill.

Anyway back to business. Can the Nailbomb work as a rock pickup and do classic to modern hard rock? And will it be able to do the blues as well or should I just stick to vintage/vintage hot pickups?

Title: Re: Nailbomb versatility
Post by: DimeZakk on July 26, 2009, 10:55:32 PM

Yes, imho it covers those styles very well, I use mine is a LP standard for everything from Gary Moore to Guns N Roses to Metallica. It works great as a Rock pickup if you can deal with it being a hot and agressive pickup...

Title: Re: Nailbomb versatility
Post by: shaman on July 27, 2009, 12:03:35 AM

totally agree with Dime

Title: Re: Nailbomb versatility
Post by: MrBump on July 27, 2009, 08:35:19 PM

What I've found with the Nailbomb is that it can sound quite "classic" if you just roll the volume back a little.  With a good high-ish gain setting, you can roll it back to get nice crunch going.

Mark.

Title: Re: Nailbomb versatility
Post by: Mr. Air on July 28, 2009, 09:14:46 PM

Well... I just bought the Nailbomb and I'm now looking foreward to installing it. Hopefully I'll get a chance to do it this weekend. I just can't wait to hear the bugger!  :D