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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: FinlandGregor on February 10, 2006, 03:22:13 AM

Title: bridge humbucker suggestion?
Post by: FinlandGregor on February 10, 2006, 03:22:13 AM

Hello,

I have guitar with a single humbucker rout at the bridge and a single volume pot and I want to order a Bareknuckle humbucker for it.

here are the guitar specs:

25" Scale length
Neck-thru construction
Mahogany neck and body wings
Ebony fingerboard
Original Floyd Rose tremolo

This guitar is somewhat bright.

My favorite bands are mainly old-school metal from the 80s:  Megadeth, Exciter, King Diamond, Venom, Anvil, Testament, Abattoir, et al.

My amp is a 1983 Marshall JCM800 (stock) with EL34 glass.  I experiment with a variety of dist boxes for extra grind and boost.

Which Bareknuckle would be my best success?

Many thanks,
Gregor

Title: bridge humbucker suggestion?
Post by: Searcher on February 10, 2006, 05:48:06 AM

Probably a Nailbomb.

Title: bridge humbucker suggestion?
Post by: 5F6-A on February 10, 2006, 02:25:42 PM

If it has just one vol pot choose something not too bright as the tone load is important to get rid of some top high end.

Title: bridge humbucker suggestion?
Post by: The Emperor on February 10, 2006, 03:21:27 PM

Awesome man Welcome to the forum!

Diamond, Venom, Anvil, Testament, Abattoir awesome bands!.  The Holy Diver into a TS9 & JCM 800 probably will fit the vintage feel you are after. I can't speak for the Holy Diver or the Nailbomb though but just a thought.

/E

Ps: Just bought tickets to King Diamond gig in april

Title: bridge humbucker suggestion?
Post by: Steve-Mr Pig 2U on February 10, 2006, 09:32:42 PM

I would go for a Nailbomb, I think the Holy diver/Miracle man may be too bright. For a single HB guitar It would be a good choice as it is highly versitle.

Title: bridge humbucker suggestion?
Post by: FinlandGregor on February 11, 2006, 08:39:33 PM

Many thanks for the replies!

Yes, I read the specs and some reviews of the Nailbomb and it sounds like a great choice.  The versatility is a plus as I like to roll the volume down for cleaner sounds.  I think a black open-poled Nailbomb would also look top drawer on this guitar, as it is finished in matte black with black hardware.

Two more questions:

Since I have a Floyd tremolo, I'm assuming I should order the 52mm spacing?

Also, since I won't be doing any coil splitting or tapping, or series/parallel switching, should I just order the Braided 2 conductor option?  Is there any difference in tone between it and the 4 conductor option?

Thanks again

Title: bridge humbucker suggestion?
Post by: Steve-Mr Pig 2U on February 11, 2006, 08:49:25 PM

Quote from: FinlandGregor

Many thanks for the replies!

Yes, I read the specs and some reviews of the Nailbomb and it sounds like a great choice.  The versatility is a plus as I like to roll the volume down for cleaner sounds.  I think a black open-poled Nailbomb would also look top drawer on this guitar, as it is finished in matte black with black hardware.

Two more questions:

Since I have a Floyd tremolo, I'm assuming I should order the 52mm spacing?

Also, since I won't be doing any coil splitting or tapping, or series/parallel switching, should I just order the Braided 2 conductor option?  Is there any difference in tone between it and the 4 conductor option?

Thanks again

Thats correct. There is no tone differece between 2 and 4 con, just the ability to coil tap. Should be a kick ass axe!

Title: bridge humbucker suggestion?
Post by: HJM on February 12, 2006, 12:59:03 PM

52mm Nailbomb - I have a basswood/maple board Ibanez RG that is very bright. Tim used it on the BKP Nailbomb demo and it doesn't sound harsh or too bright at all with the Nailbomb!