Looking for a bridge BKP for a highly chambered guitar

[goorguer]

my first post, so hi everyone!!!

I'm looking for a new BKP for my strandberg Boden 7.
Specs:


I tried a VHII (N) / Holydiver (B) set. Love the VHII. Round, warm, responsive...
But I don't like the HD at all... don't get me wrong, the HD is great, but not with this (highly) chambered body. Maybe the HD emphasizes the chambering, too much for my taste.

I'm thinking about a Blackhawk. I got them in my Skervesen and, although is a very different guitar, Blackhawks are the best pickups I've ever played.
Maybe a Cold Sweat, due to the lack of mids...

What do you think, guys?!?!

[Dave Sloven]

You could possibly even go for a Miracle Man.

[goorguer]

thank you!!!

I've been looking for info and reviews of MM and it seems to be a usual replacement of EMGs...
This guitar loaded EMGs 707X originally. They lack dynamic range, but I must admit that the tone was great, at least mid and high gain tones. Probably due to the fact that they do not respect too much the tone of the guitar, I mean, EMGs sound to EMGs.
More dynamics and better cleans would be great. That's wat I'm looking for. :D

[Dave Sloven]

The Miracle Man is probably the most recommended BKP for metal applications with a lot of maple

[Kiichi]

If you were thinking CS the MM bridge has something to offer for sure. It is somewhat of the big brother of the CS speaking in broad terms. Certainly nails metal chugs. If you are however concerned about cleans as well I would say go for a MM bridge CS neck combo. The MM neck is a great shredder, but is said to lack in the clean department where it comes across a bit cold. The CS however is a great match and has more vintage capabilities in there, so the clean tone is better.

[Duck2587]

Honestly, I don't recommend the MM for cleans-ESPECIALLY the bridge. Its great for metal and is perfect with maple necks. Great low mid emphasis. If you want a great metal pick up with good cleans, I would go with the Black hawks. Great clarity. Since your guitar is chambered, it will benefit from some of the highs that the Black hawk has to offer coupled with its big and tight low end.
For the neck, Cold sweat is my favorite with the emerald in close second. Cold sweat may be the better option since its slightly hotter. Hope this helps 

[goorguer]

thank you again, mates!!!

I've just ordered a Black Hawk... I'll test it and write back my impressions here., how the BH performs and how it matches with the VHII(n).

Thank you for your help one more time. ;)

[Duck2587]

 

[goorguer]

done!!! and, you know... I can't be happier



Yep, I cannot cover the black hawk to fit the previously mounted VHII but I doesn't matter at all... Is a kind of "frankstenberg", and sincerely, I do not dislike at all.

Black Hawk has fully met my expectations. It "simply" does what the black hawk does: thick stone, harmonically rich, great cleans (brigth but no harsh at all), great definition.
I'm in love with the coil split tone... wow, really great when mixed with the VHII. VHII sounds darker and thicker, but the black hawk adds that extra bit of bright.

My main concern, the chambering, is not an issue anymore... This pickup, unlike the holy diver, doesn't emphasizes the chambering. I mean, chambering is still increasing the volume of the unplugged guitar (the strings are remarkably farther than in my other guitar loaded with black hawkss) but it doesn't sounds as a semi-acoustic anymore.

Not only I like the black hawk, but I love the combination with th VHII... Is a incredibly versatile combo!!! BH performs a lot of styles really well, VHII has really nice jazzy cleans, and the combination of both splitted pickups is superb.

I'll try to record some clips...

btw... thank you for your help, guys!!! and forgive my english... 

[Duck2587]

done!!! and, you know... I can't be happier



Yep, I cannot cover the black hawk to fit the previously mounted VHII but I doesn't matter at all... Is a kind of "frankstenberg", and sincerely, I do not dislike at all.

Black Hawk has fully met my expectations. It "simply" does what the black hawk does: thick stone, harmonically rich, great cleans (brigth but no harsh at all), great definition.
I'm in love with the coil split tone... wow, really great when mixed with the VHII. VHII sounds darker and thicker, but the black hawk adds that extra bit of bright.

My main concern, the chambering, is not an issue anymore... This pickup, unlike the holy diver, doesn't emphasizes the chambering. I mean, chambering is still increasing the volume of the unplugged guitar (the strings are remarkably farther than in my other guitar loaded with black hawkss) but it doesn't sounds as a semi-acoustic anymore.

Not only I like the black hawk, but I love the combination with th VHII... Is a incredibly versatile combo!!! BH performs a lot of styles really well, VHII has really nice jazzy cleans, and the combination of both splitted pickups is superb.

I'll try to record some clips...

btw... thank you for your help, guys!!! and forgive my english... 

That looks killer!! Very happy for you and glad you enjoy them! Can't wait to hear how it sounds. Im anxious lol  keep it evil my friend