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Eyes Wide Shut

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How does the A-Bomb compare in different woods?
« on: February 06, 2012, 12:43:21 PM »
I'm just curious to this as I'm actually unsure whether to add one into my mahogany guitar, or into my alder. What differences in the pickups sound happens between these 2 woods?

darkbluemurder

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Re: How does the A-Bomb compare in different woods?
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2012, 12:58:04 PM »
I am afraid noone can give you an exact answer to this. Timbers can vary widely even among the same type. Add to that that there are at least four or five types of mahogany, all with different densities and weights. As a generalisation, both mahogany and alder will add warmth and midrange to the overall guitar tone whereas ash is more scooped in the mids.

If you are unsure because you don't have a reference point then the best thing is to discuss with Tim your tonal goals, discuss the exchange policy and make the choice. See whether

a) you like it - mission accomplished
b) you like it but are still missing something - discuss with Tim whether another pickup would come closer
c) you don't like it at all - return the pickup and get the refund - in that case BKPs may not be for you.   

Based on my personal experience, scenario c) is highly unlikely.

Cheers Stephan

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Re: How does the A-Bomb compare in different woods?
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2012, 01:02:56 PM »
Thanks for that. I'll keep it in mind :)

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Re: How does the A-Bomb compare in different woods?
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2012, 01:10:51 AM »
In a generalization. What is the Nailbomb more at home in?

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Re: How does the A-Bomb compare in different woods?
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2012, 01:27:03 AM »
God I'm such a tool, I've just realised my guitar is Limba (Black Korina) not mahogany - if that changes anything?

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Re: How does the A-Bomb compare in different woods?
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2012, 09:00:48 AM »
I've just realised my guitar is Limba (Black Korina) not mahogany - if that changes anything?

On average it's a bit lighter and brighter than mahogany. But that does not change my recommendations.

Cheers Stephan