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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: ekkybedmond on December 31, 2025, 12:08:00 PM

Title: Pickups for Charvel Ash body, HH, fixed bridge,
Post by: ekkybedmond on December 31, 2025, 12:08:00 PM

Hi there,
bought the above mentiod axe relatively cheap. It came with Holy Divers and the mind boggling switching of pickups (single coil,) and a 3 way switch that sucks (it cr@ps out between settings....)

The guitar is great, setup real expertly and the fixed bridge is also great.

I play pop rock in a cover band, and hardrock at home.

The pickups (HD's) I do not like for this. They are far too direct and modern for my tast. So looking for alternatives, more classic pickups. Ik like a clear neck up and a thick-ish bridge. Taking in account an Ash (brite) body, what youáll think and recommend.

Title: Re: Pickups for Charvel Ash body, HH, fixed bridge,
Post by: Arthurus on January 16, 2026, 11:19:28 PM

I think either the Peacemaker or the VHII would suit you. I don't have any experience with the former but the description makes it sound like it has a thick character.
The VHII is great in that it's really clear. I really like the neck pickup for cleans.

Best to email BKP directly though : they are really fast and very knowledgeable and should help you find the pickups that best fit your needs.