Author Topic: Nailbomb Impressions (Read 4332 times)

Muttley · « **on:** April 06, 2006, 08:16:26 PM »

OK, I've had time to play in my SG now it's been fitted with a set of Nailbombs. I'd delayed commenting until I'd had a chance to give them a good workout at rehearsal/gig levels as well as bedroom levels.

All I can say is, WOW. Compared to the original pickups in the SG the sheer clarity of the Nailbombs is amazing. There's plenty of oomph to drive the amp, but things don't get muddy at the lower frequencies, or fizzy at the high end. Even at lower tunings, that clarity at the bottom end is there in spades, and it makes it a joy to play. We were doing some stuff in C#AbDbGbBbEb last night at rehearsal, and the bottom end was tight as you like whereas the original pickups would have just turned to mush.

I'm finally really happy with my guitar sound for the first time, after many years of "It'll do for now". :D

Full setup: Gibson SG w/Nailbombs, Marshall JMP1 Preamp, Marshall 9100 50W/50W Stereo Valve Power Amp, Marshall 1960A 4x12 w/Celestion V30s

I'd like to say thanks to Tim and the guys for making these beauties, and thanks to Jonathan at Feline for installing them (and doing a lovely refret too).

I'm really excited to have a go on my Charvel Model 4 when I get it back from Feline next week, renewed with a Miracle Man and 2x Trilogy Suite H/S/S setup. :)

Muttley

Neemo · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2006, 08:22:25 PM »

I love my Nailbomb, the clarity is phenomenal!

sgmypod · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2006, 09:36:17 AM »

Love my nailbomb..have it in my parker HSS with 2 irish tour....got lots of clarity and loads of bite.....but even sounds great clean...and in single and series

Afghan Dave · « **Reply #3 on:** April 08, 2006, 12:25:47 AM »

Muttley, great to hear that you're lovin' the SG!

I saw your Charvel when I was in Feline last week and the finish does look good.

You did a great job getting those stickers off even after my poor advice regarding using WD40. (I apologised to Jon personally for that faux par)

Absolue_Zero · « **Reply #4 on:** April 09, 2006, 11:19:12 AM »

Small world, Muttley... look forward to your MM impressions.

Yak on...

downrodeo · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2006, 01:44:38 AM »

What do your NBs look like!? You should post up pics...hint, hint.

Neemo · « **Reply #6 on:** April 15, 2006, 01:56:06 AM »

Me 'bomb:

DiMarzio Humbucker From Hell in the neck

sambo · « **Reply #7 on:** April 15, 2006, 02:05:52 AM »

dear god.... that looks like something from a guitar mag....

not just the axe but the bloody surroundings as well!!! bright orange leather sofa.... SUCH A COOL PIC! lol

that really is bloody nice neemo (the guitar and pups this time not the sofa)

downrodeo · « **Reply #8 on:** April 15, 2006, 02:13:11 AM »

So so nice. Is that camo? or distressed gold?

Neemo · « **Reply #9 on:** April 15, 2006, 02:25:38 AM »

thanks :D, it's camo

downrodeo · « **Reply #10 on:** April 15, 2006, 02:46:04 AM »

Man, that is so sexy how it's all gold and spackled. Like it was lying in the dirt. Very balls man. I'm going to request a set that have that spackled look.