Bare Knuckle Pickups Forum
Forum Ringside => Pickups => Topic started by: Hand of Ike on February 01, 2007, 07:23:18 PM
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Sorry I bet this quesion gets asked a lot but which pickups will suit, and what polarity
I play mainly funk so I need a good cutting treble sound I favour Middle only and Middle/Bridge for Rhythm work so they need to be Funky!
I also love to pyche it like Hendrix for solo's.
Can't decide between Apache or Irish Tour sets which to choose???
Help please
Ike
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I would lean more towards the Apaches for funk and I would also consider a set of Mother's Milk. I would also definetly go for a stock middle p'up (not reverse polarity or wound).
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I was in your position, choosing between ITs and Apaches.
I went with the Apaches, and I think I made the right choice. They're very versatile, and don't be put off by their seemingly low output rating. Every gig I put them through their paces playing typical function stuff and this covers everything from clean and funky, gritty blues, overdriven rock, and pretty saturated lead work. For me, they handle everything with ease and maintain note clarity in all situations.
I got an RWRP set, and the sound I get in position 4 with a nice clean amp makes me grin every time.
So, as you might have guessed, its a +1 for the Apaches from me.
Hope that helps,
Jordan.
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I think I would addd my vote to the Apaches inasmuch as they are very adaptable.They are the classic vintage Strat tone.
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Ok, It sounds like the apache are a good bet - still tempted by the wail of the Irish so this is a bit of a heart / head battle at the moment.
How much will the apache wail? Will I get a decent Hendrix tone? I'm really into Funkadelic side of funk which gets pretty fuzzy - how do the apache go through fuzz?
Vintage tho' thats a word that always temps me - the classic vintage strat tone that hard to turn away from!!!
Still these pick ups are not over priced so I can afford to make a mistake!
Ike
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I can't imagine you being disappointed-they are the quintessential Strat tone to my ears.I can get a great "Little Wing" tone with mine -they have this kind of "organic" quality by which I mean they just seem to breathe life into the music (mind you, that seems to be a trait of BKP).They are Tim's favourite I gather. I did post a clip ages ago but I believe it was gone in the great clear out.They are not high output but that is a plus point in my view as it allows them to provide tone. let the amp work too is my motto.
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Dude I went from Irish Tours to Apaches - the Irish Tours sound AMAZING but I guess the Apaches absolutely NAIL the strat tone. I can go from Hendrix, to Chili Peppers to Classic Rock overdrive easily. They are very versatile - dont be put off by the name! These pups can wail big time. Not that there is anything wrong with Hank!
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Not to hijack this thread but...
1) What tone are the Irish Tours based on?
2) What does everyone think of the Slow Hand set?
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I can only answer to the first as I've never used Slowhands (yet)
the name comes from Rory Gallagher - Irish Tour
so they're for some gritty blues stuff, think SRV and Rory Gallagher just to name few
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Sold - I'm getting a set of Apaches from my local shop - last set they got my friends Dad sets up guitars for a part time job is fitting them while I'm away on a 3 day break (well break for my Girlfriend but I'll be itching to get my hands on a Guitar as always!) they be in when I get back - Oh heaven!
Thanks all!
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Good choice, I am sure you will be delighted. A week or so ago a good friend of mine used my Apache laden USA Strat at a rehearsal.He is a very knowledgeable tone buff and superb guitarist. He used it all night (I expected him to play a "strange" guitar for no more than two or three songs) and was grinning like a Cheshire cat all night. He rang me a night later to get the details etc and will be buying some at the LGS. He just loved the Apaches.I love them best with just clean amp and guitar- no effects-just drive the amp and add a dash of reverb-sounds bloody wonderful.
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Thanks
38thBeatle can I ask what are the country boys like - I'm really into Danny Gatton now someone lent me his two hotlicks DVD's - I'm planning on a Tele, but his sig model is out of my price range and Joe Bardon pickups are no longer available - will these pups (Country Boys) give me that Gatton twang?
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Well I would describe the Country Boys as being the Tele equivalent of Apaches inasmuch as they are classic Tele tones so I suppose the answer would be yes..pretty much. Danny had such a feel and so much was in his hands that I wouldn't begin to compare my playing to his. I did post a clip in the players section-I will try and post the link.
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just wanted to say that the mid pickup ón a strat was never my fave position. The Apaches changed it for me - best mid pickup I've ever heard. I also agree very much with stock winds - those funky "in between" positions are just that much sharper with stock winds. Anyway just wanted to put in another vote for the Apaches.
Tremblox
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Totally agree with that Tremblox-I actually have used the middle pickup always but, as you say, the in between sounds are particularly good though I would say that my Slowhand set is better for these-but not by a great margin. In the meantime, for Hand of Ike, I have posted the links for my Tele and Apache Strat clips I did ( I thought that the latter had gone but it hasn't).
http://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2040&highlight=
http://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2606&highlight=
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Thanks those Apache sure sound sweet - nice playing too - I'm totally hooked, will get the stock middle I think too.
Feels like I'm on the verge of something special!! Can't wait TONE HEAVEN!!
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Totally agree with that Tremblox-I actually have used the middle pickup always but, as you say, the in between sounds are particularly good though I would say that my Slowhand set is better for these-but not by a great margin. In the meantime, for Hand of Ike, I have posted the links for my Tele and Apache Strat clips I did ( I thought that the latter had gone but it hasn't).
http://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2040&highlight=
http://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2606&highlight=
Sounds excellent! I still have to check out the Irish Tours though...although I think either set will work great in a G&L or Fender.
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I have just listened to those clips for the first time in ages-the playing was a bit ropey but I am a bass player so forgive me my brethren. The Tele was done in one take apart from the bluesy riffs at the end- the Strat one was done with one drop in.