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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: Sean on May 13, 2006, 10:26:56 PM

Title: Can you get this creamy jazz tone with mules?
Post by: Sean on May 13, 2006, 10:26:56 PM: I am guessing that the stormy mondays would be better for getting this kinda creamy jazz tone but can you get this tone with mules?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9Ujm4HEXGc&search=les%20paul

I'm hoping that the mules can do this because I'm into classic/new rock with a bit of this kinda jazz/blues thrown in. I rather not have to choose between rock and jazz/blues.
Title: Can you get this creamy jazz tone with mules?
Post by: _tom_ on May 13, 2006, 11:40:29 PM: Yeah I reckon they can easily, with the right amp setup :D
Title: Can you get this creamy jazz tone with mules?
Post by: Steve-Mr Pig 2U on May 14, 2006, 12:14:54 AM: I would go for the sormy monday for that combination of styles.
Title: Can you get this creamy jazz tone with mules?
Post by: Sean on May 14, 2006, 12:21:41 AM: I also play stuff like Nickelback. Can I get that amount of gain from the stormy mondays?
Title: Can you get this creamy jazz tone with mules?
Post by: Steve-Mr Pig 2U on May 14, 2006, 12:37:44 AM: You can, they are only slightly lower out put than the Mules. They just have a rounder, warmer tone due to the alnico II
Title: Can you get this creamy jazz tone with mules?
Post by: Sean on May 14, 2006, 02:05:55 AM: I know that the alnico 2's are a bit warmer and rounder but these pickups will be going in an lp with a mahogany neck/rosewood fretboard, mahogany back, and a maple top. I know that Bkp's in general are renowned for being very clear. Would the stormy mondays with alnico 2's still be clear (not muddy) in an lp?
Title: Can you get this creamy jazz tone with mules?
Post by: Peterku on May 14, 2006, 09:12:13 AM: What about a VHII or Alnico IV Mule for the bridge position and an Alnico III Stormy Monday for the neck position? :)
Title: Can you get this creamy jazz tone with mules?
Post by: Steve-Mr Pig 2U on May 14, 2006, 02:16:04 PM: The Stormy mondays sound excelent in Les Pauls, the are one of our variations of a PAF, so they were designed with LP's in mind.
Title: Can you get this creamy jazz tone with mules?
Post by: Sean on May 14, 2006, 02:34:31 PM: What is the difference between the alnico 2 and 4 mag. How would the sound change. I looking for a pickup that can do bto, zepplin, bon jovi - nicklback, creed, puddle of mud, velvet relover - BB. King and the like. I know thats quite a tall order and I'm just unsure that one set of pickups can do all that. No metal though!!
Title: Can you get this creamy jazz tone with mules?
Post by: _tom_ on May 14, 2006, 03:47:23 PM: I still stand by Mules, at least get one for the bridge! Really versatile and I reckon it can do all those styles you said.
Title: Can you get this creamy jazz tone with mules?
Post by: Sean on May 14, 2006, 04:55:52 PM: I rather not go mixing pickups. A set of mules or stormy mondays was made to work together and I rather have a matched set.
Title: Can you get this creamy jazz tone with mules?
Post by: Steve-Mr Pig 2U on May 14, 2006, 05:00:17 PM: Another one worth considering would be a set of Mississippi queens. You'll have plenty of drive to do nickleback and VR, but still have the clarity and cut for the jazz and BB King.
Title: Can you get this creamy jazz tone with mules?
Post by: Sean on May 14, 2006, 05:09:33 PM: Well I'll probablly be second guessing myself till I ask Tim what he thinks when I order them. Till then I was told the new clips would be up on the site by the 15th but I don't know.
Title: Can you get this creamy jazz tone with mules?
Post by: Searcher on May 14, 2006, 05:11:52 PM: Quote from: Sean
What is the difference between the alnico 2 and 4 mag. How would the sound change. I looking for a pickup that can do bto, zepplin, bon jovi - nicklback, creed, puddle of mud, velvet relover - BB. King and the like. I know thats quite a tall order and I'm just unsure that one set of pickups can do all that. No metal though!!

I believe that the difference between alnicoII and alnicoIV in a pickup that is otherwise the same is that the lower number gives a sweeter tone, but with less grunt.

I'm with Tom on the pickup suggestion and would also recommend Mules.
Title: Can you get this creamy jazz tone with mules?
Post by: Sean on May 14, 2006, 05:18:15 PM: I would like to get as many opinions on this as I can. Keep em' coming!
Title: Can you get this creamy jazz tone with mules?
Post by: paulburns1984 on May 14, 2006, 05:45:37 PM: also like you mentioned, any news on when all the new clips wil be up?
Title: Can you get this creamy jazz tone with mules?
Post by: jt on May 14, 2006, 05:57:16 PM: :D I`ve got a set of Mules & VHII`s, The Mules will do the jobs your after but you`ll need to make sure you`ve got a good amp set up. The VHII neck will do the job as well but the Bridge will be a bit to much for that clean clean BB king style.

:D 8)
Title: Can you get this creamy jazz tone with mules?
Post by: Steve-Mr Pig 2U on May 14, 2006, 06:44:04 PM: Quote from: paulburns1984
also like you mentioned, any news on when all the new clips wil be up?

The clips are being analized at them moment so a tone chart can be made for each one. Not long now.
Title: Can you get this creamy jazz tone with mules?
Post by: Sean on May 15, 2006, 04:28:14 PM: I emailed Tim and he thought the mules would be best for me. So since he knows his sh!t I think I'm gonna go with mules.