Bare Knuckle Pickups Forum
Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: Cosmitron on March 29, 2012, 03:29:55 PM
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Hi! I'm new to the forum.
I've just bought a LTD Viper 407 (7 strings SG lookalike), and although I actually like the stock EMG pickups for metal stuff, I think they sound dry (or sort of) in crunchy amp setup, so I'm looking for more traditional sounding/looking 7 strings PAF HBs, and found out after hours of googling that Bare Knuckle was the only brand that could deliver what I'm looking for (a full range of nickel covered 7 strings HBs).
I'm a Gibson Burstbucker faithful user and used to have a Les Paul with a "The Mule" set which I kinda regret now.
I'm actually looking for similar pickups for 7 strings, but I would like to read reviews about what Bare Knuckle can offer. My major concern is how classic rock pickups would handle the low B string.
Does anyone had a similar experience and would be kind enough to share about it?
Thanks!
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I think forum member Nolly has an Emerald set or at least an Emerald bridge in a 7 string and likes it a lot. The Emerald is somewhat hotter than the Mule though.
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Thanks! I'll do a search about it. :)
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I'm not sure it helps but this is the kind of music I'm playing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmJC0sICkug
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb2eWSzzPI8
You can hear the kind of 'crunch' sound I'm chasing.
So I'm looking for light crunchy 7 strings BKP samples/videos. :)
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My major concern is how classic rock pickups would handle the low B string.
Tim actually really recommends the Black Dog set for baritone users.
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Emeralds or Black Dogs would be a great choice for seven string. On Nolly's Soundcloud there's a clip of a BRJ 727 with a black dog; it's f*cking massive sounding, and thick as hell. Tim has recommended Black Dogs for 7 string and extended scale guitars, and most folks agree it does quite well. I would research either; I swear there is a 7 string Emerald clip on soundcloud as well. Good luck!
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Thanks Sifu Ben and MAJ Meadows SF!
I'm gonna listen to the soundclips right away. :)
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I thought the Black Dog recommendation was for extended scale instruments (because these tend to emphasize treble and bass frequencies), and not necessarily 7-strings with normal scale lengths.
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don't know, my 7 has an extended scale.
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I thought the Black Dog recommendation was for extended scale instruments (because these tend to emphasize treble and bass frequencies), and not necessarily 7-strings with normal scale lengths.
It would do in both. Unless the 7 has a 24'ish scale length, I think the principle is similar. It would work in a baritone 6, 7, or 8, as well as anything set up to low tunings such as B or lower.
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I've set my mind on a Black Dog 7 Set.
Thanks for your help guys.
I'm still hoping to listen to some crunchey soundclips one day. :)
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Hey!
Plans have changed lately. I've decided to let my LTDs with their EMGs and bought a surprisingly very nice Ibanez ARZ307 for cheap money. Although I actually don't hate the stock pickups, I think it would be perfect for the 7 string BKP experience.
Besides, after some reading/googling I think I've set my mind for a set including a Mule at the neck and a Riff Raff at the bridge. My goal is to nail a Aerosmith/Led Zeppelin/AC-DC tone (or sort of) with a 7 string guitar.
What do you think?
I also would like to know if anyone could give me the size of BKP 7 string pup cover.
Thanks!
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OK. I've finally mailed BKP to ask for advice. They said RIFF RAFF (and also emerald), so riff raff it is. Received them today. This is just perfect.
Nuff Said.