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Pickups / Re: Nomad compared to flat 50 bridge

« Last post by timmy_b on March 10, 2025, 01:44:19 PM »

Sorry to see you didn't get any replies yet on this one -

Yes, the wire gauges and the baseplate thickness on the Nomads and Flat '50 are the same - the wind is slightly adjusted but the main difference is certainly those magnets. Alnico 3 has much less power than Alnico 5, leading to softer attack characteristics in the Nomads, as well as less push in the highs too. These characteristics combine to make the Nomads quite a bit rounder and smoother than the Flat '50, with the feeling of a little bit of "sag" on the attack.

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Pickups / Polymath 7 or ?

« Last post by James C on March 08, 2025, 06:45:10 AM »

Hoping someone can provide any info/experience on the 7 string Polymath.

Have purchased an Ibanez AZ24047 (Alder, Maple, HSS, 7 Strings) and it plays incredibly and is the perfect “Strat” for me except…

The bridge pickup (Hyperion) is a bit bland.

I’m generally not tuning lower than B standard and play stuff in the vein of Haken, Iron Maiden, Dream Theater, Andy Timmons.

What I’m looking for is something that will hold together for progressive/thrashier riffing whilst not being too stiff for expressive lead playing but there’s a dearth of clips/video of BKP 7s in a less modern setting.

Any help would be appreciated (also open to neck SC recommendations as well)

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Pickups / bareknuckle pickup for prs s2

« Last post by kellanphil on March 07, 2025, 02:41:32 AM »

Hey I'm looking for bareknuckle pickups for my prs s2. I mostly play a wide genre of music. Mostly john mayer bluesy stuff. And alot of metal. Any recommendations?

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Pickups / Re: Dimarzio Transition equivalents

« Last post by timmy_pix on February 27, 2025, 03:35:28 PM »

If the Transition is the sound you want, then that's what I'd go for. Can't say I've ever encountered one, but Dimarzio generally voice their pickups quite differently to BKP.

The closest, on paper at least, would probably be the Unity, judging by the EQ curve, albeit wound hotter. Reading about the Transition suggests it's clear, balanced, a bit darker - BKP don't really do darker-voiced pickups until you're getting higher output. Maybe a mag-swapped True Grit? But Dimarzio do a lot of different ceramic-based designs and definitely have their own thing going on.  Cheaper too, so spending BKP money on a bit of a stab in the dark is a risk.

Alternatively, I'd contact BKP, reference the tones you're after without getting hung up on the specs of the Transition and see what they recommend to get you in that ballpark.

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Pickups / Dimarzio Transition equivalents

« Last post by fentonwinmill on February 25, 2025, 11:57:29 AM »

I've always wanted the pink sparkly Music Man Luke, but they are as rare as hens teeth, but
Sterling have it in their range and is widely available, but for some reason they have outfitted
it with black hardware which looks Rubbish.
So was thinking of getting the Sterling and upgrading the pickups/trem (Wilkinson Ws1300)/Tuners.

What would the BK equivalent be to the Dimarzio Transition pickups Steve used to use?

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Pickups / Nomad compared to flat 50 bridge

« Last post by cuttingEdge on February 23, 2025, 07:17:11 PM »

Hi there,

long time bare knuckle user. i have my hit and miss(es) (the BOSS) with this brand but thank god the ratio is towards hits.
I have my mood swings, but the riff raff never disappoints!

nomad vs. Flat 50:
one has A3 the other A5. One a copper plated steel baseplate the other a zink plated one.
Same thickness? Both AWG43  probably AWG43 and similiar turn count i guess, looking at the DCR.
...

Anyway, i am interested what the sonic differences are!

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The Dressing Room / Good Morning

« Last post by Copperhead on January 29, 2025, 01:53:32 PM »

Hi Its been 10 years since I was run out of here lol. Crazy world, just checking in to see how things are going on the street in the UK......

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Pickups / Re: Reverend Airsonic pickup suggestions

« Last post by timmy_b on January 20, 2025, 03:11:14 PM »

Both of the options that you mentioned there will do great in that guitar, but, if you're considering a P90, absolutely consider the Blue Note too - its smoother midrange and clear chime suit this kind of guitar down to the ground and would create a really nice balance with the PolyPaf. Glad you're enjoying your bridge humbucker so much!

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Pickups / Re: Are these OLD Mules or Stormy Mondays?

« Last post by schneidas on January 16, 2025, 06:32:16 AM »

Definitely Stormy's!

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Pickups / Re: BKP92 equivalent

« Last post by PanicStation on January 15, 2025, 04:14:06 PM »

Thanks for the Info 'other' Tim