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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: llJasonll on March 13, 2011, 04:54:59 PM

Title: MEtaL Goodness!
Post by: llJasonll on March 13, 2011, 04:54:59 PM

Hey everyone!

I was on the forum about 2-3 years ago, requesting opinions on a good metal pikcup for a Warmoth custom guitar of mine.  I remember everyone being cool and very helpful (especialy Tim, when I emailed him!)  The guitar build was a Mahogony body w/ a thin Koa top; AAA birdseye Maple neck; Brazillian Rosewood fretboard.  Khaler Steller trem, w/2 Humbuckers.  It is a pretty dark and warm sounding guitar.  I ended up getting Painkillers and absolutely adored the sound!  It was THE sound I was looking for, on that guitar.

The time has come again to start a discussion!

This time I have 2 guitars I am looking to fit with BKs.  I just bought a USA made Charvel San Dimas; and I have a new custom on order from Warmoth (hopefully the body and neck will arrive at my doorstep in late April).  Lately I have really wanted to start going the direction of brightness and snap in my tone; but still be able to have a crushing, and brutal rhythm tone w/ a great djenty, mid-range type feel.

Here are the specs:
- San Dimas -
Alder body, with a black matte finish. One piece Maple neck.  Original Floyd – non recessed. Bridge PUP.  I just got this sucker, and I love it, is simple and I can just shred on the thing.  I ordered a brass big block and claw from floydupgrades, a Drop D tuna, and I was thinking of putting a Ceramic Pig in the guitar.  I think it will sound monstrous!  I love the brightness of the guitar and I think the edginess and the C-pig will compliment it nicely.  Suggestions/Comments?

- Custom –
Soloist style, carved top.  Alder body w/a Flame Maple Top. Flamed Maple neck and Fretboard.  Fixed Tune-o-matic bridge, with sperzel locking tuners.  2 Humbuckers. I was thinking of getting an Aftermath for the bridge, and possibly a Dimarzio liquifire for the neck.  I would really like to get something hand wound though.  What do you guys think for the neck Humbucker, anything comparable/better?

I’m in a metal band that plays all kinds of metal, no real defined style.  I’m playing through an Engl Savage 120, with a cab loaded w/ Vintage 30s.  I also have an Engl Fireball 100 as a back up head (or when I feel like switching it up)

Thanks for bearing through my novel!

Jason  :mrgreen:

Title: Re: MEtaL Goodness!
Post by: Grim on March 13, 2011, 06:10:24 PM

C-Pig, C-Bomb or Aftermath in the San Dimas. The Aftermath has the mid range djenty feel that you want and is a fantastic rhythm pickup.

For the custom... Again, Aftermath. If you want a Liquifire in the neck... A Cold Sweat neck has the same sort of compressed vibe going on.

Title: Re: MEtaL Goodness!
Post by: Slartibartfarst42 on March 13, 2011, 07:38:52 PM

I'll stick to what I know so only comment on the San Dimas. I friend of mine has a Fender Strat with an A-Pig in the bridge and it's monstrous

Title: Re: MEtaL Goodness!
Post by: llJasonll on March 13, 2011, 10:03:53 PM

Cool!  Thx for the input.

I just listened to the Coldsweat, and I may be trying that out in the neck position; it does seem to be what I was looking for.

Thanks, Djents! :)

Title: Re: MEtaL Goodness!
Post by: Telerocker on March 13, 2011, 11:50:52 PM

Count the Miracle Man in too.

Title: Re: MEtaL Goodness!
Post by: llJasonll on March 30, 2011, 05:01:40 AM

Just got my C-Pig in the mail! it is glorious, indeed!