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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: Piplodocus on February 05, 2016, 02:42:22 AM

Title: Misha Mansoor wiring
Post by: Piplodocus on February 05, 2016, 02:42:22 AM
Hello!

I heard Misha's Jackson has a switch so when running with coil splits he can choose between the A5 or ceramic halves of the juggernauts for the split. Anyone got a diagram/link for the wiring scheme?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Misha Mansoor wiring
Post by: Yellowjacket on February 07, 2016, 04:47:07 AM
The Juggerbridge has a centre Alnico V magnet with ceramic flankers.

The Wiring Misha uses is a 5 way switch running Neck, Neck & Bridge, and Bridge pup in 1, 3, & 5.
For 2 & 4, it's inner & outer coils.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_JgKOjTTqg

I'm currently having trouble finding the wiring diagram I used to assemble this.

Title: Re: Misha Mansoor wiring
Post by: Piplodocus on February 09, 2016, 05:22:05 AM
Ah ok. I get it better now. Kinda explains it better 8 mins into this video... http://youtu.be/LmyfllqrPUY

Yeah, I'm not sure that's entirely what I wanted to do as I'd like just neck single too probably. I might just invent my own switching or browse some other diagrams.

Still pondering if I should just put another nail bomb in here anyway along with a nail bomb neck or something else like a VH-II and if these are too "metal" for me. Hmmm I can never decide. Thanks for your help anyway.
Title: Re: Misha Mansoor wiring
Post by: Jackalicious on February 11, 2016, 11:14:34 PM
I believe I have achieved something close to this with a 3-way switch & a push pull tone knob. Knob pushed in does the regular Neck, Combo, Bridge & when the knob is out I get the outside coils on the neck, combo, and bridge. I am unsure if its possible to get outside/inside with just the 3-way & push pull knob but if there is I would love to try it out.
Title: Re: Misha Mansoor wiring
Post by: Yellowjacket on February 13, 2016, 09:04:44 AM
It would definitely be fun to try out some wirings with Juggernauts.  Push Pull series / parallel HMBs would be really cool.  Not sure how that would play with my current wiring scheme though...
Title: Re: Misha Mansoor wiring
Post by: Jackalicious on February 17, 2016, 01:02:02 PM
Ah ok. I get it better now. Kinda explains it better 8 mins into this video... http://youtu.be/LmyfllqrPUY

Yeah, I'm not sure that's entirely what I wanted to do as I'd like just neck single too probably. I might just invent my own switching or browse some other diagrams.

Still pondering if I should just put another nail bomb in here anyway along with a nail bomb neck or something else like a VH-II and if these are too "metal" for me. Hmmm I can never decide. Thanks for your help anyway.

They are definitely Metal, lol. If it helps any though, the cleans can sound beautiful. I have them in my 7 string Jackson Dinky & when I am not djenting with it at the house I actually use it at church during the service Haha!
Title: Re: Misha Mansoor wiring
Post by: Yellowjacket on February 18, 2016, 12:31:35 AM
Ah ok. I get it better now. Kinda explains it better 8 mins into this video... http://youtu.be/LmyfllqrPUY

Yeah, I'm not sure that's entirely what I wanted to do as I'd like just neck single too probably. I might just invent my own switching or browse some other diagrams.

Still pondering if I should just put another nail bomb in here anyway along with a nail bomb neck or something else like a VH-II and if these are too "metal" for me. Hmmm I can never decide. Thanks for your help anyway.

They're very musical pickups and they can turn aggressive when played hard.  I wouldn't say that they are any more metal than the Nailbomb but the voice is decidedly different:  It's smoother and darker with more of an emphasis on the mids to low mids.  A great match for a brighter instrument.  The feel of the pickups is buttery and quite compressed while under high gain.  They're still articulate and clear with a defined attack, but the lead playing is ideal for a modern approach.  They also handle drop tuning really well.  The low range is so delicious that I wish I had gotten a 7 string to begin with!

A-Bomb is brighter, gnarly, and really pissed off.