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Ephemeria

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New BKP player wondering which pickups?
« on: July 28, 2011, 04:44:34 PM »
I have 3 guitars and I'm wondering which pickups to use. I'll list them below with the sound I'm trying to achieve:

Ibanez ARZ700 - Mahogony Body/Set-Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Hardtail, 2 Humbuckers, 24-frets.

For this guitar I'll be playing metalcore style music in Drop C.
(Bridge) - I want a pickup that sounds heavy (obviously) but is also capable of sounding full when playing leads and solos.
(Neck) - For the neck I want it to obviously calibrate perfectly with the neck. I'll be playing most of my sweeps and shred solos on this so I'd like it to stay sharp and articulate and not too bassy on the lower strings - I find Les Paul style guitars can get bassy on the low strings.

Ibanez S570b - Very Thin Mahogony Body/Bolt-On 3-Piece Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, ZR Trem, H-S-H, 24-frets

For this guitar I'll be playing a range of styles within the metal genre in E standard/Drop D; mostly Progressive Metal.
(Bridge) - I'm looking for a pickup that tracks fast technical riffs very well and has a good sound when soloing. I'd require a pickup where you can hear each individual note, when playing chords, under high gain. This pickup I'd like to be a 50:50 lead/rhythm pickup. Think of John Petrucci.
(Neck) - For the neck I'm looking for a very Petrucci-y sound where I can do effortless sweeps and solos. I think I already have this one picked out anyways...The Cold Sweat.
(Middle) -  Just looking for a pickup to balance in between the 2 humbuckers tbh.

Warmoth Custom - Basswood Body/Bolt-on Quatersawn Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, Floyd Trem, H-S-H, 22-frets

This guitar is my pure soloing guitar in E standard.
(Bridge) - I'm looking for a versatile pickup that provides a beautiful soloing tone; that kind of singing but powerful tone. I'd also like it to clean up when rolling back the volume.
(Neck) -  For the neck I'm looking for the same description as I gave for the bridge. Something very beautiful sounding.
(Middle) -  Just looking for a pickup to balance in between the 2 humbuckers tbh.

Bit of an essay but I'd really appreciate your help. Thanks!

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Re: New BKP player wondering which pickups?
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2011, 04:48:32 PM »
AR - Miracle Man

S - Ceramic warpig bridge OR Ceramic Nailbomb bridge - Cold sweat neck or cold sweat set

Warmoth - Nailbomb bridge & cold sweat neck


those in middle pickups.. Dont know man
« Last Edit: July 28, 2011, 04:52:15 PM by Madsakre »
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Re: New BKP player wondering which pickups?
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2011, 04:52:16 PM »
AR - Miracle Man

S - Ceramic warpig or cold sweat set

Warmoth - Nailbomb bridge & cold sweat neck

I'm looking for something a bit more warmer a vintage sounding than a Nailbomb

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Re: New BKP player wondering which pickups?
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2011, 04:53:42 PM »
Modded my answers. I still think that the nailbomb is a pretty full, mellow pickup
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Re: New BKP player wondering which pickups?
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2011, 04:56:21 PM »
Yh I was thinking the Nailbomb/Cold Sweat Combo for the Ibanez. I just want a pickup for my warmoth that doesn't have a metal edge to it's tone, something more designed for ballady type solos.

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Re: New BKP player wondering which pickups?
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2011, 05:01:36 PM »
orh man. well since its a basswood body which is pretty neutral except in the mids you might wanna go look at a Abraxas set or something. Non metal/punk stuff is not really my strong field.
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Re: New BKP player wondering which pickups?
« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2011, 06:08:34 PM »
For the warmoth IŽd probably go with Mules, beautiful PAF style, amazing solo tone (I have the neck). Smooth, singing and fitting for the wood IŽd say. Also a different flavor than the other guitars.
It just has that vintage vibe and has a beautiful voice, I love mine for that ballad soloing. Amazing cleans too.
Also if you ever want to rock out, theyŽll gladly do that too.

For the middle I would go with the Irish Tour. It is a true single coil which sounds great and goes with the mules quite well. Somewhat complementing, yet a different flavour added to the mix.
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Re: New BKP player wondering which pickups?
« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2011, 07:23:42 PM »
For the warmoth IŽd probably go with Mules, beautiful PAF style, amazing solo tone (I have the neck). Smooth, singing and fitting for the wood IŽd say. Also a different flavor than the other guitars.
It just has that vintage vibe and has a beautiful voice, I love mine for that ballad soloing. Amazing cleans too.
Also if you ever want to rock out, theyŽll gladly do that too.

For the middle I would go with the Irish Tour. It is a true single coil which sounds great and goes with the mules quite well. Somewhat complementing, yet a different flavour added to the mix.

As good as the mules sound, I think they'll prob be a tad too trebley for my guitar tbh.

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Re: New BKP player wondering which pickups?
« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2011, 07:33:19 PM »
Ibanez AR - Miracle Man bridge, Painkiller neck
Ibanez S - Holy Diver bridge, Slowhand middle, Cold Sweat neck
Warmoth - Abraxas bridge, '63 Veneer Board middle, Abraxas neck