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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: grizzlytones on February 09, 2011, 10:26:45 PM

Title: PIckup recommendation
Post by: grizzlytones on February 09, 2011, 10:26:45 PM

New member and I really want to try some new pickups. My guitar is Bernie Rico Jr. Diva hardtail mahaghony wing with flame top and flame maple neck, ebony fretboard. I play it through a JCM 800 with 6650's through an organge 4x12. I play aggresive death/thrash. What would be a good pickup to use?

Title: Re: PIckup recommendation
Post by: Telerocker on February 09, 2011, 11:52:44 PM

Aftermath.

Title: Re: PIckup recommendation
Post by: grizzlytones on February 10, 2011, 01:53:34 PM

ok. what difference would there be in one not covered and one with a cover on it?

Title: Re: PIckup recommendation
Post by: ev1ltwin on February 10, 2011, 04:06:54 PM

nothing

Title: Re: PIckup recommendation
Post by: Telerocker on February 10, 2011, 06:55:36 PM

Tim at BKP compensates the tonemellowing influence of the cover in the windings, but usually covers will take a (tiny) bit of treble. BTW, the Aftermath is called to be supertight, so for thrash/deathmetal a great pu. You could also look at the Ceramic Warpig. If you want prof. advice you can mail the BKP-team. They will answer all your questions.

Title: Re: PIckup recommendation
Post by: Transcend on February 10, 2011, 07:00:27 PM

I would actually say miracle man more than the aftermath.

i think the aftermath may be a tad too dry for what you are playing.

However that may change if you throw up some examples of the tonal area you are aiming for

Title: Re: PIckup recommendation
Post by: ev1ltwin on February 10, 2011, 07:35:26 PM

the screws on the aftermath are above the cover, so there shouldn't be an audible difference anyway. and even if there were a tonal difference, i highly doubt anyone could tell playing through a high gain rig like that.

as far as pickup choices tho, i would shoot Tim an email and pick his brain in addition to getting feedback from forum members. good luck

Title: Re: PIckup recommendation
Post by: Alex on February 10, 2011, 11:39:54 PM

Yeah, the Miracle Man is probably a bit thrashier.

Title: Re: PIckup recommendation
Post by: Grim on February 13, 2011, 05:38:58 AM

Quote from: Toe-Knee on February 10, 2011, 07:00:27 PM

I would actually say miracle man more than the aftermath.

i think the aftermath may be a tad too dry for what you are playing.

However that may change if you throw up some examples of the tonal area you are aiming for

How is a pickup dry?

Aftermath is fantastic for death metal.

Title: Re: PIckup recommendation
Post by: ericsabbath on February 13, 2011, 01:00:20 PM

well, the aftermath is so dry it makes you wet your pants by ozzmosis  :lol:

Title: Re: PIckup recommendation
Post by: Telerocker on February 13, 2011, 06:02:31 PM

Quote from: Eric Hellstyle on February 13, 2011, 01:00:20 PM

well, the aftermath is so dry it makes you wet your pants by ozzmosis  :lol:

 :lol: