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Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: broken cord on October 06, 2006, 08:29:40 PM
Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?

I heard a clip of them and feel that they may be in my future, does anyone know if Tim let the cat out of the bag on these? :twisted:
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: CaffeineJunkie on October 06, 2006, 08:53:21 PM
most likely the Music Live show in november
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: broken cord on October 06, 2006, 09:30:51 PM
Ah yes, it looks as if that will be a great show to attend. I for one am a Guthrie Govan fan and would like to attend for that reason alone. Now the question is can I wait?
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on October 07, 2006, 12:32:08 AM
Quote from: broken cord
Ah yes, it looks as if that will be a great show to attend. I for one am a Guthrie Govan fan and would like to attend for that reason alone. Now the question is can I wait?


Saw Guthrie last Friday with his project GPS when they supported the ever brilliant Y&T
Was great stuff- Guthrie is a great player

We will have the Painkillers in stock as soon as Tim gets them out
I am so looking forward to it - was chatting to him about them today
He is apparently just waiting on the box artwork labels
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Dakine on October 07, 2006, 12:57:26 AM
cannot wait to see the artwork myself!
They are sooooooooo worth the wait  :twisted:
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: broken cord on October 07, 2006, 01:07:51 AM
Quote from: Dakine
cannot wait to see the artwork myself!
They are sooooooooo worth the wait  :twisted:

Dakine, do you have the Painkiller and Warpig in the same guitar? and if not do you think they would work well together in an SG?
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Dakine on October 07, 2006, 01:11:19 AM
Stuck to calibrated sets thus far, so no.
Warpigs in a Custom SG
Custom Warpigs in Explorer
Painkillers in JP6

Not sure about that combo, should work but the tonal range is quite apart and different magnets.

Would ask Tim, but am abit dubious myself.
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: JamesHealey on October 16, 2006, 08:36:28 AM
a friend of mine at music college has a friend who has painkillers, don't know if they're forum members but I tried them out and they sound pretty damn fantastic
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Antag on October 16, 2006, 01:00:23 PM
Do we know the specs yet?
I guess it's a ceramic magnet, but any idea of the DC resistance?
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Dakine on October 16, 2006, 01:10:59 PM
no paperwork with mine as Tim had'nt finalised the packaging etc.
But if remember rightly when talking to him awhile back they are in MM ballpark (did'nt test before fitting either). And yes, ceramic.
And Def. Fantastic  :twisted:
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: _tom_ on October 16, 2006, 01:21:13 PM
Hope the Painkillers have a cool box :P Christmas cant come quick enough, need/want an awesome bridge pickup for my strat  :lol: SD just dont cut the mustard.
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Philly Q on October 16, 2006, 03:21:56 PM
Quote from: FELINEGUITARS
Saw Guthrie last Friday with his project GPS when they supported the ever brilliant Y&T

Y&T were in the UK last week?  Dammit!!!!!   :evil:

Sorry, off topic....
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Carlsuth on October 25, 2006, 12:37:16 PM
hey, I read a mini review of the Painkiller in Total guitar this month. Apparently they get their name from one of Primal screams albums...

Bit of info for ya!  They should be out soon if they are advertising them in guitar mags.

Carl
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Antag on October 25, 2006, 12:53:50 PM
Quote from: Carlsuth
Apparently they get their name from one of Primal screams albums...


 :?:  :?

ummm, you sure about that?

check Dakine's avatar pic :)
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Dakine on October 25, 2006, 12:54:53 PM
Quote from: Carlsuth
hey, I read a mini review of the Painkiller in Total guitar this month. Apparently they get their name from one of Primal screams albums...

Bit of info for ya!  They should be out soon if they are advertising them in guitar mags.

Carl



Umm, Primal Scream huh?

Ever hear of JUDAS PRIEST?

Ask Tim.

BTW, they are so BAD that Primal Scream would poop emselves playing em. I think K.K. and Glenn would Lap Em Up however!
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Ratrod on October 25, 2006, 12:55:44 PM
I thought the Painkiller got it's name from a Judas Priest album.

The Painkiller is a NWOBHM pickup. Primal Scream isn't NWOBHM.
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Dakine on October 25, 2006, 12:56:57 PM
Quote from: Ratrod
I thought the Painkiller got it's name from a Judas Priest album.

The Painkiller is a NWOBHM pickup. Primal Scream isn't NWOBHM.



We have a Winner ;)
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Ratrod on October 25, 2006, 01:02:44 PM
No, your post was a couple of seconds sooner.  :lol:
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Dakine on October 25, 2006, 01:06:31 PM
seeing as I actually have some Painkillers though, would'nt that be 'cheating'? ;)
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Kilby on October 25, 2006, 01:26:38 PM
Quote from: Carlsuth
hey, I read a mini review of the Painkiller in Total guitar this month. Apparently they get their name from one of Primal screams albums...


Dosn't say a lot for the Total Guitar does it.

Rob...
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Dakine on October 25, 2006, 01:32:12 PM
lol
Like MANY others, they must be sooooooooo arrogant that they are correct and all others (inc. designer) must be wrong ;)
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Carlsuth on October 25, 2006, 02:16:29 PM
Hey again!!

Im going mental, i meant Judas Priest!! not primal scream, i have that band on my mind for some reason  :?

anyway, i feel like a right retard now!!! So painkiller = Judas Priest

But at least it got people to post some stuff!

I apologise once again!!

*hold head down in shame*
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Dakine on October 25, 2006, 02:34:14 PM
Quote from: Carlsuth
Hey again!!

Im going mental, i meant Judas Priest!! not primal scream, i have that band on my mind for some reason  :?

anyway, i feel like a right retard now!!! So painkiller = Judas Priest

But at least it got people to post some stuff!

I apologise once again!!

*hold head down in shame*


Muppet ;)
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: dave_mc on October 25, 2006, 03:29:29 PM
Quote from: Kilby
Quote from: Carlsuth
hey, I read a mini review of the Painkiller in Total guitar this month. Apparently they get their name from one of Primal screams albums...


Dosn't say a lot for the Total Guitar does it.

Rob...


 :lol:
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Dakine on October 25, 2006, 03:32:36 PM
looked at TG and they actually have it correct (i.e. Judas Priest).

Though that is still not a vast indication of writing skills/intelligence on their part, hmmmmmmmmm Painkiller, is it named after aspirin? ROFLMAO!
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Kilby on October 25, 2006, 04:02:43 PM
Quote from: Dakine
looked at TG and they actually have it correct (i.e. Judas Priest).

Though that is still not a vast indication of writing skills/intelligence on their part, hmmmmmmmmm Painkiller, is it named after aspirin? ROFLMAO!


THey may have thought it was the paintkiller and thought it was named after Nitromors.
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: dave_mc on October 25, 2006, 04:17:21 PM
Quote from: Dakine
looked at TG and they actually have it correct (i.e. Judas Priest).

Though that is still not a vast indication of writing skills/intelligence on their part, hmmmmmmmmm Painkiller, is it named after aspirin? ROFLMAO!


:lol:
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Dakine on October 25, 2006, 04:19:48 PM
Well, played through right amp they CAN strip paint ;)

or maybe they could be from Basque region? sPainkiller?
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: dave_mc on October 25, 2006, 04:32:36 PM
^ :lol:

EDIT: i want a rainkiller, that'd be a big seller over here in Ireland.
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Dakine on October 25, 2006, 04:40:36 PM
^
just buy summit! ;)
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Tim on October 25, 2006, 07:40:52 PM
We release them officially at Music Live on Nov 3rd at the NEC-hope to see alot of you there. :D
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Eric on October 25, 2006, 07:46:50 PM
November 3rd is my Mom's birthday. How about sending her a set as a present. I'm sure she'd love it.  PDT_006
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: JamesHealey on October 25, 2006, 07:50:24 PM
got an audition on the 3rd, i'll be there on the sunday if your there tim..

im the one with the strange beard and coverd in tattoos.. lol :P
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Mister Crowley on October 25, 2006, 08:40:39 PM
Hmm I've been looking for pickup that will get me an early Metallica tone a la Kill "em All. Would Painkillers do the trick? I've already got the JCM 800 2203 which is big part of the sound as well.

I know Metallica used high output ceramic pups on Kill 'Em All then switched to EMGs for Ride the Lightning and beyond. I was previously looking at the Cold Sweats or the MM since they're both ceramic. Thanks.
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Dakine on October 25, 2006, 09:18:29 PM
IMHO,
as James was using a Duncan Invader in his V copy into his modded Marshall I would say, noop.
I would more likely say MM (althought don't own this one) or Custom Warpig which I do.
Having said that my Painkiller is a killer pup and is very hot. Just voiced abit more 'british' is only way can put it.
I can get great 'tallica tones through my Mesa with it but think my CWP is better for it.
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Mister Crowley on October 26, 2006, 12:02:37 AM
Yeah I don't know to me the Miracle Man man would be a more modern tone (same with a Ceramic Warpig) as they're maybe a little more mid sccoped?

I haven't played a Miracle Man yet, the Nailbomb in my Silverburst Les Paul is great just looking for something a little tighter but maybe with the same vintage edge to it. You don't think the Painkiller would achieve this?
Title: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers?
Post by: Dakine on October 26, 2006, 12:19:37 AM
Trying to emulate a 'tone' is pretty much a 'chase the rainbow' exercise in my book (if trying to be VERY anal about it). That said, trying to get close to 'tonal range' well much depends on amps as well as pups and these things are less critical.
I hav'nt owned a Marshall for a looooooooooooong time so cannot comment in conjunction with your amp. However imo I can get tonally close with my Custom Warpigs.
The invader (bridge pup in his V copy) is a ceramic magnet and therefore a more 'modern' pup anyway.
I am yet to purchase a Nailbomb so dunno, may be ok.
As for Painkiller, IMO, not so much,hard to explain why,just sounds too 'British' for want of better explanation.  Maybe a Cold Sweat.
Difficult as my ears are mine and yours are yours.
ALOT depends on amp/settings but if I were looking the Painkiller would not probably be my first choice.