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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: Madsakre on January 08, 2012, 07:37:11 PM

Title: Found my dream axe. Now.. Which pickups?
Post by: Madsakre on January 08, 2012, 07:37:11 PM
I just found my dream axe. A Gibson Voodoo V!

BODY   
Finish :
Juju
Species:   Swamp Ash

NECK   
Species:   Mahogany
Profile:   Rounded
Peghead Pitch:   17°
Thickness at 1st fret:   0.800"
Thickness at 12th fret:   0.850"
Heel Length:   0.625"
Neck Joint Location:   17th fret

FINGERBOARD   
Species:   Ebony
Scale length:   243/4"
Total Length:   18.062"
Nut Width:   111/16
Width at 12th fret:   2.062"
Frets:   22
Inlays:   Red pearl acrylic Voodoovskull at fifth fret

HARDWARE   
Plating Finish:   Black Chrome
Bridge:   Tune-o-matic
Tailpiece:   Stopbar
Knobs:   Black top hat with red numbers
Tuners:   Grover kidney

ELECTRONICS   
Pickups:   Black Magic double-slug 496R/500T, black/red coils
Controls:   Two volume, one tone, three-way switch


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Which pickups should grow old with this sweet lady?

Im thinking aftermaths :)



(http://i.dbastatic.dk/images/3/84//79937684_07012012192006_5169_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Found my dream axe. Now.. Which pickups?
Post by: DoomBuggi on January 08, 2012, 10:35:29 PM
Guess that really depends on what kind of music you are going to play.  As well as tuning.  As well as amp used.
Title: Re: Found my dream axe. Now.. Which pickups?
Post by: ericsabbath on January 09, 2012, 01:43:05 AM
nailbomb
maybe a miracle man
Title: Re: Found my dream axe. Now.. Which pickups?
Post by: Philly Q on January 09, 2012, 01:59:14 AM
No idea about the pickups, but nice guitar!   :D

I've often been tempted to buy a Voodoo SG.
Title: Re: Found my dream axe. Now.. Which pickups?
Post by: Madsakre on January 09, 2012, 09:10:42 AM
Extreme metal/grindcore :) Thats what i play
Title: Re: Found my dream axe. Now.. Which pickups?
Post by: Alex on January 09, 2012, 10:41:38 AM
I've had the Miracle Man first, very hard-hitting and good sound. Very defined. However, I've now settled on a Nailbomb, warmer, more refined and versatile.
For the most extreme stuff I imagine something like the Warpig would be best.
Title: Re: Found my dream axe. Now.. Which pickups?
Post by: Madsakre on January 09, 2012, 10:46:30 AM
Yeah im actually thinking of getting a Ceramic warpig for this one. Or maybe the aftermath :)
Title: Re: Found my dream axe. Now.. Which pickups?
Post by: DimeZakk on January 09, 2012, 05:04:40 PM
I played a Voodoo Explorer once with an EMG 81 in the bridge and the sound was piercing my ears!
You'll need a pickup that can deal with those extremely bright swamp ash guitars. I would suggest an alnico Warpig, no ceramic pickup (unless you are aiming to sound like a chainsaw)
Title: Re: Found my dream axe. Now.. Which pickups?
Post by: Madsakre on January 09, 2012, 05:05:29 PM
Chainsaws are too dark for my taste
Title: Re: Found my dream axe. Now.. Which pickups?
Post by: Miek on January 09, 2012, 07:39:05 PM
Nailbomb, always nailbomb!
Title: Re: Found my dream axe. Now.. Which pickups?
Post by: Madsakre on January 09, 2012, 10:30:24 PM
Well it does not matter at all. i called the guy and asked him if i could go and pick it up tomorrow. Some dude had picked it på 30 mins earlier.


So here i am again.
I wanted that guitar since it came out in 2002. I never had the money while it was in production. For the last 3-4 years, i've been looking for one. Found it yesterday, and now its already sold. even for a discount of what the original price was...

Im actually feeling quite hurt...
Title: Re: Found my dream axe. Now.. Which pickups?
Post by: gwEm on January 09, 2012, 11:42:28 PM
Well it does not matter at all. i called the guy and asked him if i could go and pick it up tomorrow. Some dude had picked it på 30 mins earlier.


So here i am again.
I wanted that guitar since it came out in 2002. I never had the money while it was in production. For the last 3-4 years, i've been looking for one. Found it yesterday, and now its already sold. even for a discount of what the original price was...

Im actually feeling quite hurt...

this totally bites man :( i wanted to congratulate you on a great taste... but don't worry, another will come up in the end - keep your eye open
Title: Re: Found my dream axe. Now.. Which pickups?
Post by: Loomer on January 10, 2012, 07:59:46 AM
Yeah, a moment of silence, please  :(
Title: Re: Found my dream axe. Now.. Which pickups?
Post by: Alex on January 10, 2012, 11:12:32 AM
I feel sorry for you, but maybe another one will come up soon. They don't go that cheap though. When I got mine I paid almost 700£ for it (I think). But I really wanted one.

The neck is my favorite part of this guitar. Thick yet slick, low and fast action yet few buzz, not too large frets (not a fan of jumbo frets), super strong and stable.
Title: Re: Found my dream axe. Now.. Which pickups?
Post by: Shag101 on January 10, 2012, 02:28:26 PM
They don't go that cheap though. When I got mine I paid almost 700£ for it (I think).
Wow really..i remember liking it when it came out, but went with a standard (SG model that is) as the voodoo's seemed cheaper in quality.
I too have always liked the look of them though.......

definitely sux ....
Title: Re: Found my dream axe. Now.. Which pickups?
Post by: DaveyHoran on January 10, 2012, 02:49:48 PM


Voodoos are a different sound than mahogany SGs...be careful not to choose a pickup for an SG standard and expect it to work well in a voodoo... Might be worth looking for a mid boosting pickup?