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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: Fole 666 on October 11, 2018, 08:16:07 PM

Title: Set for Gibson SG (alternative metal)
Post by: Fole 666 on October 11, 2018, 08:16:07 PM

Hi, what would be a good set for a Gibson SG Standard for alternative metal (like Tool/Deftones/AIC/BMTH)?

Title: Re: Set for Gibson SG (alternative metal)
Post by: Telerocker on October 11, 2018, 09:55:55 PM

I think you get there with Cold Sweats. Here's an example of a vid using an SG with a BKP CS-set.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysuF3DjvAb0&fmt=18 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysuF3DjvAb0&fmt=18)

Title: Re: Set for Gibson SG (alternative metal)
Post by: Fole 666 on October 11, 2018, 10:02:37 PM

 I was looking at Warpigs, but that sounds good actually!

Title: Re: Set for Gibson SG (alternative metal)
Post by: Telerocker on October 11, 2018, 10:50:36 PM

Warpigs have a lot of low end and mids. In a big lump of mahogany that could smother your lower frequencies. Maybe they work though, I don't have experience with WP's. The hottest pickup I have is the Crawler. My favs are Mules, they can do everything, except maybe brutal metal.

Title: Re: Set for Gibson SG (alternative metal)
Post by: ericsabbath on October 14, 2018, 08:53:01 PM

I've been using a ceramic warpig in a 73 les paul custom exactly for that sort of stuff and I'm surprisingly happy, although I've been playing mostly a riff raff or holy diver for years
A miracle man should work fine, though

Title: Re: Set for Gibson SG (alternative metal)
Post by: Dave Sloven on October 15, 2018, 01:02:42 AM

Miracle Man, Cold Sweat, or maybe even a VHII (I haven't tried this last combo).

Title: Re: Set for Gibson SG (alternative metal)
Post by: Dave Sloven on October 15, 2018, 01:07:25 AM

Warpigs are also good in SGs.  SGs aren't really a 'big hunk of mahogany' ... they are very thin and  this combined with the neck joint make them different from everything else

Title: Re: Set for Gibson SG (alternative metal)
Post by: ricardo on November 16, 2018, 04:30:52 PM

Quote from: Telerocker on October 11, 2018, 09:55:55 PM

I think you get there with Cold Sweats. Here's an example of a vid using an SG with a BKP CS-set.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysuF3DjvAb0&fmt=18 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysuF3DjvAb0&fmt=18)

I would not go with a Cold Sweat. Tried that with my Gibson SG Standard and it got too bright. Too treble for my taste.

Title: Re: Set for Gibson SG (alternative metal)
Post by: Dave Sloven on November 17, 2018, 06:23:26 AM

I've used Cold Sweats in my SG and it was fine.  Bright but not overly so.

I have wondered whether the Impulse might be a good match for an SG with its slight mid scoop and relatively flat EQ.  Would be worth asking BKP about as I think the set might be good for the sounds you are trying to achieve if it works well in your guitar.

Title: Re: Set for Gibson SG (alternative metal)
Post by: Lucas on November 17, 2018, 07:09:37 PM

I would definitely say either Cold Sweat or Miracle Man, depending how modern you want to go, Cold Sweat is more 80`s vibe.

I don`t agree that Cold Sweat would be too bright in SG at all, I have Cold Sweat bridge in Warmoth Telecaster, which is chambered alder body with maple cap and golcano alves (although warm sounding wood) neck. It`s neutral sounding, not too bright not too dark and Cold Sweat sits perfectly there, yes it is crisp but has nice bottom end too. At the moment I`m waiting for my new BKP Emerald bridge so I`ll be able to compare brightness of Emerald and Cold Sweat but trust me, Cold Sweat is not overly bright.

ps. I`m finishing recording my new song using Cold Sweat bridge (and Miracle Man for leads), so in couple of days it can give you an idea how it sounds in Telecaster.

or...
you can check my channel, have couple of songs recorded with Miracle Man bridge. Cheers

https://www.youtube.com/user/LucasMichalski