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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: Louderthangod on August 02, 2006, 08:58:59 AM

Title: Warpig set initial results.....
Post by: Louderthangod on August 02, 2006, 08:58:59 AM

So I've been waiting to have these put in my flying v (Gibson gothic v) for awhile but I finally received the rest of the parts I needed for my guitar overhaul.  I have another V loaded with a Duncan Invader in the bridge and a Rio Grande bar-steward P90 in the neck (I use the neck for clean tones so I like single coils typically).

The Invader seems to have a bit higher output and pushes the amp a bit harder than the Warpig.  The Warpig has a tighter, more solid low-end thump to it compared to the more rounded (though still fairly tight compared to say PAF's) Invader.  In fact the low-end in the Warpig is absolutely the most massive and tight thing I've ever heard, it even holds up under my baritone tuning (BEADF#b strung with 14-68's)....it's also a bit odd that it still sounds very balanced.  There really is a nice quality of clarity here that is also surprising.  The highs are sweet and crystal clear with the pig.  The Invader is more aggresive sounding because of the emphasis on the low-mid's so things like pinch harmonics are just a bit easier than on the warpig.  When chugging away on chords on the E and D strings the warpig's low end is still very nice but never over powering or artificial sounding, everything is in great balance.

The neck pickup of the warpig was really sweet sounding when coil tapped...this was probably the most surprising thing.  While it sounding confuse anyone for a Strat there are few things more beautiful sounding than a baritone tuning with a clean single coil.  

Overall I like the compliment of my invader v and my warpig v.  Aggressive, crunchy mids with the invader and crushing low's that sound bigger than anything with the warpig.  I have a feeling that at least for now the v with the warpig's will probably get the most use :)  

Now if I can just locate a set of Mississippi Queen's in the US...I have a semi-hollow that will really benefit from them.

Title: Warpig set initial results.....
Post by: Louderthangod on August 03, 2006, 05:39:03 AM

Here's a pick along with my new pickguard:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/louderthangod/warpigs.jpg)

Title: Warpig set initial results.....
Post by: Eric on August 03, 2006, 07:31:35 AM

That was a very good review. Thanks. :D  

That guitar is amazing. I want one.

Title: Warpig set initial results.....
Post by: downrodeo on August 03, 2006, 07:36:09 AM

Sweet looking AND sweet sounding guitar you've got there (how can it not  be with a pair of Bare Knuckles???)! Haven't had too many forumites drop Pigs into a V. Cheers, man. Good choice.

Title: Warpig set initial results.....
Post by: Neemo on August 03, 2006, 10:58:53 AM

good stuff  8)

Title: Warpig set initial results.....
Post by: Davey on August 03, 2006, 04:03:37 PM

that looks absolutely evil!

Title: Warpig set initial results.....
Post by: Ratrod on August 03, 2006, 05:01:04 PM

Glad you like the Warpig.

Where did you get that pickguard? That looks awesome.

Title: Warpig set initial results.....
Post by: Louderthangod on August 03, 2006, 07:30:43 PM

Quote from: Ratrod

Glad you like the Warpig.

Where did you get that pickguard? That looks awesome.

 W.D. Music.   They've got a lot of really cool pickguards.  The only bad thing was that it wasn't an exact fit so I had to have a guy adjust it.  
http://www.wdmusic.com