Hello again- Yet another SG thread

[Alex]

Hi!

Be sure to exchange the pots in the guitar, that will brighten the sound up considerably. Especially the stock neck pickup.

I have a Black Dog in the bridge, but apparently my SG is a bit brighter than other models.

[Vilches3]

Hi!

Be sure to exchange the pots in the guitar, that will brighten the sound up considerably. Especially the stock neck pickup.

I have a Black Dog in the bridge, but apparently my SG is a bit brighter than other models.

which SG model is it? I can't really tell how bright mine is, i think its in the middle- the pickups suck so I cant always tell, it sounds darkish with a shrill high end, but once again the stock pups sound really lame.

oh and to Hellstyle, I haven't emailed Tim just yet, I just wanted some suggestions for now. I can't afford the pups just yet because I'm paying for a headstock repair (again- since guitar center basically re-broke it- horrible techs), a nut installation, and Tuner installation.

[Alex]

It's a normal SG standard.

[Telerocker]

You can ask Tim anyway and order later. In addition to what Eric Hellstye says about mediumoutputs in SG's I would certainly ask Tim's opinion. I somehow get the feeling Mules could be the answer, but I'm no expert in SG's.

[gueorgues]

I agree - mid output is not for SGs. Either low output or high output.
I have MQ set in my SG and it is glorious. I think I will not change those ever again.
RR will sound great too but definitely not with a lot of mids.
I recommend a set of MQ (AIV in the neck and AV in the bridge) it is awesome and it will cover a lot of rock and jazz.

[Philly Q]

The "either low output or high output" principle is definitely a good rule of thumb.

But there are a number of medium-output pickups in the BKP range which are bright, defined and clear enough to work in SGs.  I think the Rebel Yell would be fine, for example, and the Cold Sweat is terrific. 

[MrBump]

Just out of interest, anyone here put Nailbombs in an SG?

[Philly Q]

Just out of interest, anyone here put Nailbombs in an SG?

I'm sure it's been done, but I can't remember who it was.

[Spitfire]

i did it... i was never totally convinced

[Doadman]

My guess would have been either a Mule or Cold Sweat neck and either an Emerald or Rebel Yell bridge

[Vilches3]

im probably gonna go with either a Riff Raff or an Emerald in the bridge, i read somewhere that the emerald can sound good in an SG and is like a fatter VHII? the neck, I'll probably stick in a Mississipi Queen. Will let everyone know when it happens. I'm not sure if I need to worry about getting tones TOO MUCH, since the Eleven Rack has so many channels and such. Thanks for all of the kind responses!

[Vilches3]

Oh and would using a high value capacitor fatten up the tone? make it sound more massive?..........and each pickup gets its own capacitor right? I can't remember correctly. Was thinking of going with .047 value capacitors, though would that negatively affect the tone? would the standard .022 be a better choice?and what value pentiometers would be good? I'm looking for a vintage vibe but I don't want the instrument to sound small, looking for more muscle and mass. I don't want it to sound overly bright or thin. thanks again!

Rob