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Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: Twinfan on November 07, 2006, 11:26:49 AM

Title: Black Dog neck vs Mule neck - difference?
Post by: Twinfan on November 07, 2006, 11:26:49 AM

So what's the difference between a Black Dog neck and a Mule neck?

Is the BD neck:

Alnico V, bit hotter, bit less treble and more bass/lower mids?

vs Mule neck:

AIV, bit sweeter, bit more highs?

In which case, a Black Dog bridge and AIV Mule neck is the prefect "rock and blues" combination?

Title: Black Dog neck vs Mule neck - difference?
Post by: Tim on November 07, 2006, 08:28:24 PM

The Mule neck is sweeter and warmer despite the fact that overall Mules are very balanced.The Black Dog neck has more bass and a touch more bite as well as more power too.

Title: Black Dog neck vs Mule neck - difference?
Post by: Twinfan on November 08, 2006, 12:47:29 AM

Cheers Tim.  I feel a BD/Mule combo beckoning for my Les Paul  ;)

Title: Black Dog neck vs Mule neck - difference?
Post by: RorySRV on November 08, 2006, 07:37:27 AM

Thats whats going into mine when I get my Vintage V100 and have saved some money up.

Question is what colours do you reckon you will go for Twin??

I expect I will go for a Nickel Covered Mule Neck and a Uncovered Black Dog Bridge in either Cream or Black.

But then again I am a big Page fan as you have probably guessed  :wink:

So how about you??

RorySRV,

Title: Black Dog neck vs Mule neck - difference?
Post by: Twinfan on November 08, 2006, 10:25:03 AM

Both covered Chrome is what I'd go for.  I may well go down the "unpotted" route too...

Title: Black Dog neck vs Mule neck - difference?
Post by: RorySRV on November 08, 2006, 04:00:14 PM

Sounds good.

Hope you enjoy em  :wink:

RorySRV,

Title: Black Dog neck vs Mule neck - difference?
Post by: skynyrd66 on November 08, 2006, 06:45:44 PM

hey guys ive heard this "unpotted" term used a bit now is that when the pickups arnt potted and if it is what difference would it make to the sound>? oh and do covers effect the sound aswell? please reply!

Title: Black Dog neck vs Mule neck - difference?
Post by: RorySRV on November 10, 2006, 07:33:13 AM

BTW Can the Mules get that classic Gary Moore 'Parisienne Walkways' sound?

RorySRV,

Title: Black Dog neck vs Mule neck - difference?
Post by: Kepu on November 10, 2006, 01:13:22 PM

^I'm not familiar with Mules myself (yet... gonna get one for my semi-hollow!!)

but from the soundclips and what everybody has said, I'm VERY sure it can!!

Title: Black Dog neck vs Mule neck - difference?
Post by: RorySRV on November 10, 2006, 08:47:20 PM

Excellent!! :twisted:

Thanks a lot,

RorySRV,