Author Topic: MQ cover options (Read 3435 times)

badgermark · « **on:** March 31, 2008, 11:09:34 PM »

Just a quickie, what are the options for the MQ cover-wise? In the shop there is chrome, gold and nickel available, but is it possible for a raw nickel cover on it? I think a dull, raw nickel cover would look pimping on my blackguard tele (yes i'm turning my back on the rawk esquire) and aesthetics are important...

Brow · « **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:12:49 PM »

I've recently received a Black MQ for the neck of my Gibson V. Looks really cool :)

PhilKing · « **Reply #2 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:19:51 AM »

I have a raw nickel MQ (along with a raw nickel Warpig), on my Explorer.

Philly Q · « **Reply #3 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:41:18 AM »

I asked this on another thread the other day, but the shop doesn't offer a choice of leg length for the MQ. Are they long or short?

Ratrod · « **Reply #4 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:04:55 PM »

Raw Nickel MQ's with Manhattan covers:

Same pickups but polished:

badgermark · « **Reply #5 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:39:59 PM »

Thanks guys, I shall fire off a quick email to Tim then order one today, I'm excited!

Mr Ed · « **Reply #6 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:51:09 PM »

What's a manhattan cover? Does it have a little groove etched around it?

Ratrod · « **Reply #7 on:** April 02, 2008, 01:27:13 PM »

The groove is stamped in the cover. Groovy, eh?

badgermark · « **Reply #8 on:** April 02, 2008, 02:29:26 PM »

Very nice, placed my order for the raw nickel covers, didn't notice they were an option in the drop down menu, I just looked at the pictures at the top of the shop.

I love waiting on new pickups, the excitement!

badgermark · « **Reply #9 on:** April 04, 2008, 02:19:58 PM »

out of curiosity, what does the MQ look like under it's skirt? I know it's not an option and I wouldn't consider it personally, but is it an ugly beast, hence the covers?

And while I'm here, pot valus for a AIV MQ? 500k alright or would 250k be fine?

Will · « **Reply #10 on:** April 04, 2008, 02:28:57 PM »

Yeah, I was wondering what an uncovered MQ would look like

Philly Q · « **Reply #11 on:** April 04, 2008, 02:44:07 PM »

Quote from: badgermark

And while I'm here, pot valus for a AIV MQ? 500k alright or would 250k be fine?

500K would be "normal" for P-90 types. I reckon it'd sound a bit dark with 250K, especially in neck position.

badgermark · « **Reply #12 on:** April 04, 2008, 02:46:37 PM »

Groovy, thought 500k might be the norm. Just need to decide how to wire this bad boy up now, two volumes or a volume and tone... decisions decisions.

Ratrod · « **Reply #13 on:** April 05, 2008, 12:56:11 PM »

Trust me, you want covers on a Mississippi Queen.

FernandoDuarte · « **Reply #14 on:** April 05, 2008, 01:40:44 PM »

Quote from: Ratrod

Trust me, you want covers on a Mississippi Queen.

hummm why?