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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: batpuppy on July 04, 2014, 11:09:15 PM

Title: Are BK Tele Piledriver Pickups Potted
Post by: batpuppy on July 04, 2014, 11:09:15 PM

Hi All,

I just bought a Vintage brand V52 Tele-style and love the clean tones on low gain.  However, when I switched to high gain for a practice, the Wilkinsons howled like a banshee.  Since I intend to gig this with my band (indie/pop/punk/rock...Foo Fighters, Green Day, even Metallica's version of Whiskey in the Jar), the Piledrivers seem to be the ticket.  However, this howling is a real pain.  Before I pull the trigger on these great BK's, could someone tell me if they are potted, please?  Can't have any more howling.

Mucho Obligato,

batpuppy

Title: Re: Are BK Tele Piledriver Pickups Potted
Post by: Chris Rowberry on July 05, 2014, 02:11:31 PM

Hi

Yes the Piledrivers are potted so you shouldn't get the same problem.

Title: Re: Are BK Tele Piledriver Pickups Potted
Post by: batpuppy on July 06, 2014, 03:26:00 AM

Thank you so much, Chris R.

I'm really grateful for the response and I'll be placing an order tomorrow.

Cheers buddy,
batpuppy

Title: Re: Are BK Tele Piledriver Pickups Potted
Post by: Telerocker on July 07, 2014, 10:34:48 AM

Besides that, I would consider the BG50's too. They can do these tones easily.

Title: Re: Are BK Tele Piledriver Pickups Potted
Post by: littleredguitars2 on July 07, 2014, 12:34:24 PM

the piledrivers can definitely NAIL that tone. heres a couple videos of me using my piledriver bridge pickup.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eGhq1p-hk4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E7BbnuOpVc