Bare Knuckle Pickups Forum

Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: GuitarIv on January 04, 2013, 03:18:54 PM

Title: Nollys Signature Vik
Post by: GuitarIv on January 04, 2013, 03:18:54 PM

Cheers guys, just stumbled across this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_1HqFn0bUg

It's Nollys Signature Vik and I know those pickups are handmade by the luthier Vik Kuletski himself, but that heavy rythm sound is unreal. Anyone a clue what BKP would come close to this sound?

Cheers

Title: Re: Nollys Signature Vik
Post by: TheyCallMeVolume on January 05, 2013, 04:00:15 PM

Uh oh... Competition for BKP?

Title: Re: Nollys Signature Vik
Post by: Nolly on January 05, 2013, 04:13:51 PM

Both Tim and I agree the bridge is probably closest to the Emerald, and the neck is similar to a VHII although brighter. ViK doesn't make aftermarket pickups, they're only fitted to his own guitars so hardly competition to BKP :)

Title: Re: Nollys Signature Vik
Post by: RuleBySecrecy on January 05, 2013, 04:36:39 PM

I like the tone of this more than EMGs. Can the Emerald really deliver tones this tight?

Title: Re: Nollys Signature Vik
Post by: TheyCallMeVolume on January 05, 2013, 06:40:38 PM

Quote from: Nolly on January 05, 2013, 04:13:51 PM

Both Tim and I agree the bridge is probably closest to the Emerald, and the neck is similar to a VHII although brighter. ViK doesn't make aftermarket pickups, they're only fitted to his own guitars so hardly competition to BKP :)

Good to know!

Title: Re: Nollys Signature Vik
Post by: Kiichi on January 05, 2013, 07:25:56 PM

Quote from: RuleBySecrecy on January 05, 2013, 04:36:39 PM

I like the tone of this more than EMGs. Can the Emerald really deliver tones this tight?

The bridge is really bright and yes, tight. You would be suprised at the metal capability of the vintage hot range mate! I think the Emerald even is a favorite among metal guitarists, especially for down tuned stuff. Often overlooked in this department (if I am mixing it up with anything someone correct me).

Title: Re: Nollys Signature Vik
Post by: GuitarIv on January 06, 2013, 12:07:08 PM

Thanks for clearing it up, Nolly! :)

Cheers