Bare Knuckle Pickups Forum
Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: rebirth on January 14, 2011, 10:25:57 AM
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Hi there guys, I have a bkp Cpig which i used through my dual rec with a caparison dellinger.
I have just bought a new guitar which has a afzelia body and mahogany neck I have also just bought a diezel vh4 and am looking at ordering a new bridge humbucker today.
I am really unsure what to go for in the bridge position, I play metal in the style of killswitch, chimaira and protest the hero, what would you advise as I love the low end thud of the ceramic oink oink but want something more articulate.
Thanks so much.
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I dont't know how long you have already played this new equip?
I'd recommend you, first to get to know the new amp&guitar. Meaning, just play it, learn how it reacts, how the EQ-shelf is working, anf get used to it.
THEN, after you have some experience with the new equip (as your new guitar is also new), then it's time to think about a pu-swap.
The reason I am saying this is, that in order to archieve a really custom-tailored tone, something that really suits you, all the parts have to match very well. So if you get it "wrong" now and buy a nailbomb, for example, because your first impression of the combination VH4&your new guitar is "Dry and lacking this special smack and organic taste" you might find you tricked yourself, because you just didn't know how to get this organic feel out of your amp.
just an illustration:
I have an Earforce Two, and if I compare the setting I used at the beginning and these I am using now (5months later, still same music and equip) ... the difference is huge, and the amp sounds differently, even better than before. where it was maybe little bit "thin" in the high-mids it's now crushing, where it had a bit too sharp highs they are now rather sweet ...
If i was to buy some new guitar and pu's now, I'd definitively buy something different, than at the beginning. Because I learned how to use my guitar and my amp to work together, I can judge what I really need better.
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I have a dimarzio mo joe in it atm which is v weak imo hence the change needed now as i am a rhythm player playing in B and C, the mo joe is way too lead orientated for me.
So again which one would be best dan?
Thanks man
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Well, the aftermath and painkiller will give you tightness and articulation to the point of highlighting any and all mistakes you make (I'm working very hard on my playing since buying the aftermath, it allows no room for error!). The nailbomb is a different beast (unless you're talking C-bomb).
I wouldn't rule out the miracle man either.
Best advice: ask Tim!
Roo
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Ok I will email him, Ijust dont like emailing busy guys unless i have to.
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Ok I will email him, Ijust dont like emailing busy guys unless i have to.
The great thing is that Tim does answer questions. :)
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I wouldn't rule out the miracle man either.
Best advice: ask Tim!
Roo
+1, after reading the OP the first thing that popped into my mind was why isn't the MM a choice because that is what you're describing IMO. :)
WR