Good evening,
Hope that you're all well and enjoyed the (not so) recent festivities. Happy New Year!
I'm Rob and this is my first post. So, a newbie - go easy! Haha.
I'm going to be getting an SG in the not-too-distant, and whilst the pups are likely to be okay, they have the aesthetically challenging issue of having the neck as a covered job, and the bridge being an open zebra.
Don't get me wrong, I love the open zebra look - on a Wolfgang, they look ace - but in my humble opinion, I think that an SG should have covered pups. Much like your Mum on holiday at the beach, for example.
So, I'm probably going to have to get some new pickups. Cardinal sin to replace based on looks alone, but I'm sure that I'll find them (the new pups) to be aurally pleasing. Much like...haha, I'm messing. Not going there.
Again.
Right, back on topic.
I like the look of the PG set, the distressed nickel would complement the new axe beautifully. However, I'm after some advice from you lot, you gang of handsome miscreants.
Firstly, are any of the BKPs available with the distressed, aged look? I know that the nailbomb look like a remnant from a plane crash, but that's not what I'm after in terms of looks - just something to suggest that they are as old as the axe (thirty years young).
Secondly, and mainly, what would you guys with the experience recommend?
I'd like a classic sounding tone rather than a modern one - though I might be asking too much in terms of variety!
To name a few artists, I'd have to say Zappa (influenced the SG purchase, in fairness), AC/DC, early-Jimmy Page - basically, a classic rock, Gibson-esque tone with a little heat, just enough to produce that scorching, Brown-sound. Obviously, the VHII seems like a winner here.
However, I'd also like something that cleans up beautifully, evoking a crystalline jazz tone, possibly something that splits nicely and can give something of an Eric Johnson-ish sound. Not sure if I'll tap the coils, but that would be a nice touch. Without the splitting option, think of just a nice, Jazzy tone - as close as you can get with a solid body, anyway!
At present, I'm leaning toward the Mules in terms of variety of application, but that it based on text rather than practical application.
To close, I have to apologise for my incessant jabbering and thank any and all of you that impart their genial knowledge!
Thank you for your time (about 17 minutes if you've read all that guff!),
Rob
