Bare Knuckle Pickups Forum

Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: XxpapertigerxX on October 20, 2011, 05:40:45 AM

Title: Cold Sweat Neck For 7 String
Post by: XxpapertigerxX on October 20, 2011, 05:40:45 AM

I am going to purchase a Shecter C7 Custom, and I plan on switching its pickups out for Bare Knuckles when I get it. It has a mahogany body with a maple top and a maple neck with ebony fretboard.

(http://www.rainbowguitars.com/imagesproduct/SS/SS745-xl.jpg)

(I'm sorry the picture is so big, I was having trouble re-sizing it)

This is my first seven string guitar, and I plan on putting an Alnico Nailbomb in the bridge, as I already have it in another guitar and absolutely love it. I don't play hardcore metal or djent or anything like that, so I don't think I need the ceramic version, but if those of you with seven string experience know any better, let me know. Will the Alnico version be tight enough to handle the low B string, even when it is de-tuned to drop A?

However, what I really want to know is this: what Bare Knuckle humbucker will give me a warm, balanced clean tone in the neck position? I've been thinking Cold Sweat. Will that give me the warmth I'm seeking, even with the maple neck with ebony fretboard? Hopefully that will work, because I'd also enjoy a nice smooth lead tone from the neck pickup as well.

Title: Re: Cold Sweat Neck For 7 String
Post by: witeter on October 20, 2011, 10:19:59 AM

From samples ive heard I think the ColdSweat would be great!

Title: Re: Cold Sweat Neck For 7 String
Post by: Dr.Pain on October 20, 2011, 10:57:21 AM

That looks so nice.  I just got an ESP Ltd copy of a Schecter, a H-351, and I just love the design.  If I ever buy another guitar I'd consider one for sure.  Not helpful to your question but good drool value.

Title: Re: Cold Sweat Neck For 7 String
Post by: XxpapertigerxX on October 20, 2011, 05:55:25 PM

Whatever pickups I eventually go with, I'm thinking about getting them with chrome covers. I think it would look pretty awesome with this guitar. What do you guys think?

Title: Re: Cold Sweat Neck For 7 String
Post by: witeter on October 20, 2011, 08:29:04 PM

Yeah chrome would look cool. Also the black battleworn could work. Ive got a PRS SE Custom 24 thats Grey/black and i had a Ceramic Nailbomb set installed in chrome, it looks great!

Title: Re: Cold Sweat Neck For 7 String
Post by: XxpapertigerxX on October 20, 2011, 09:02:52 PM

Yeah, I was thinking about the black battleworn as well, but I've heard they can be inconsistent in appearance and be prone to chipping, so I'm going to stick with the chrome. I think the chrome will add nice contrast to the body, especially with the chrome hardware.

Title: Re: Cold Sweat Neck For 7 String
Post by: witeter on October 21, 2011, 10:46:36 AM

yeah i dont think u can go wrong with chrome, if in doubt go with the guitars hardware! :-)