The doctors lab. Alnico 8 Riff raff or underwound warpig?

[Madsakre]

Hey. Imho, i think the riff raff will not be hot enough for me, and maybe lack a little bass. So why not put a alnico 8 magnet in there? I NEVER Play clean stuff.

The guitar is a gibson flying v tuned to drop B.

I need shiteloads of tone definition because i use the classic swedish chainsaw distortion.

Another thing i thought about would to get a less hot warpig, since it has the voicing im after. but its simply too hot, and its difficult to get the right amount of distortion along with the hm-2

[Zaned]

I would actually stay VERY far away from the Warpig in this case.

Why?

1. You tune low, and probably use thicker strings. Thicker strings mean more output from the pickups.

2. Gibson scale + that low tuning + the thick Warpig (even underwound) -> very bottom heavy and thick tone. Chances are, way too much.

3. Mahogany. I'm not saying that mahogany is dark, it's really not (when it's good). It just has emphasized midrange, which is further accentuated by the short scale. Tuned that low, Riff raff should have plenty of low, and the definition you need to cut through. And with thick strings, ample output too!

My 0.02 euros.

-Zaned

[Madsakre]

Talked to tim. and got this:

Hi Mads

A8 doesn't work with 42 gauge wound humbuckers at all I'm afraid, all that happens is the bottom end response goes off the scale.
The voicing is as perfect as I can get it - any hotter and the highs roll out in a way that spoils it's character.
If you want a hotter AV powered humbucker check out the Black Dog.


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You will hear a insect warfare cover with the riff raff soon ^^

[Keven]

I can only say the riff raff -will- handle your metal needs. if you play your guitar in a metal way. much like a strat will spank the amp if you spank it the right way