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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: darthphineas on December 30, 2014, 12:51:39 AM

Title: Aftermath OR A-Bomb
Post by: darthphineas on December 30, 2014, 12:51:39 AM
have an opportunity to get one of these two bridge pickups.  I'm seeing reviews that can steer me in both directions, so I figured I'd check with you guy.

my preference is 80s hard rock, but I like to get guitars and pickups that can be pretty versatile.  as such, I haven't decided what sort of rig this might go in to, other than definitely 25.5" scale bolt-on and definitely tuned to E standard.

I'm a big fan of the RY and I like the VHII.  I didn't care of the soft highs of the HD.  my typical taste is something clear/transparent, open, controlled/defined lows, mid-range bump, and plenty of highs.  tapped and pinched harmonics have to jump out.

the concerns are that it appears some think the AM is too modern and the A-Bomb is too thick. 

any thoughts?



thanks!!
Title: Re: Aftermath OR A-Bomb
Post by: Dave Sloven on December 30, 2014, 01:26:13 AM
That sounds more like a Rebel Yell.

The RY does need the guitar to be fairly bass acoustically though, as it doesn't provide a lot of bass of its own.
Title: Re: Aftermath OR A-Bomb
Post by: darthphineas on December 30, 2014, 01:27:56 AM
Quote from: Agent Orange on December 30, 2014, 01:26:13 AM
That sounds more like a Rebel Yell.

The RY does need the guitar to be fairly bass acoustically though, as it doesn't provide a lot of bass of its own.

yeah, I already have a few of those.

I have access to buy an AM or an A-Bomb, so I'm trying to narrow down the options between those.
Title: Re: Aftermath OR A-Bomb
Post by: Dave Sloven on December 30, 2014, 02:42:28 AM
In that case the A-Bomb is the better bet
Title: Re: Aftermath OR A-Bomb
Post by: darrenw5094 on December 30, 2014, 03:40:09 AM
Nailbomb would probably be more versatile, just. :smiley:
Title: Re: Aftermath OR A-Bomb
Post by: darthphineas on December 30, 2014, 08:31:37 PM
very cool.  thanks.

does anyone know if the magnet in the C-Bomb is a regular sized ceramic?...as opposed to a thicker one?
Title: Re: Aftermath OR A-Bomb
Post by: ericsabbath on December 30, 2014, 10:03:49 PM
painkiller
Title: Re: Aftermath OR A-Bomb
Post by: King IzzO))) on January 05, 2015, 11:08:01 PM
The C-Bomb has a big ceramic Darth, I'm not sure you'd dig it. It kinda reminds me of a 500T. I've never heard it with an A5, but I'll bet that's more your thing.

The Aftermath, I think I can safely say you won't like it either.
Title: Re: Aftermath OR A-Bomb
Post by: darthphineas on January 06, 2015, 06:27:08 PM
Quote from: King IzzO))) on January 05, 2015, 11:08:01 PM
The C-Bomb has a big ceramic Darth, I'm not sure you'd dig it. It kinda reminds me of a 500T. I've never heard it with an A5, but I'll bet that's more your thing.

The Aftermath, I think I can safely say you won't like it either.

I think you are right on both accounts.

The RY and VHII have worked out well for me. The HD, not so much. Just looking for options to expand the field a bit while still having the core of what works for me.

The Black Dog has been looking like an interesting option.
Title: Re: Aftermath OR A-Bomb
Post by: Yellowjacket on January 06, 2015, 07:05:31 PM
Rebel Yell is bright, mids, and a beautiful harmonic sheen.  Tonnes of clear, open crunch.  It's a very 'consonant' sounding pickup.

The A-Bomb is hairy, angry, and more 'dissonant sounding.  They're more the same than different, but the A-Bomb is warmer, thicker, more gnarly, and the pickup tends to have a bit phatter of a bottom with more emphasis in the treble instead of the upper mids and harmonics.  It's a great sounding pickup but I'm curious how you will jive with it.

Incidentally, Rebel Yell Bridge / VHII neck combo is phenomenal.  I love it!
Title: Re: Aftermath OR A-Bomb
Post by: Duck2587 on January 07, 2015, 02:39:04 AM
Painkiller or black dogs  :evil: