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ChrisB619

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the big day is here! which pickups?
« on: September 22, 2006, 11:48:16 AM »
Well, it's pay day, and i am about to buy some new bkp's.

But i don't know which one's to get!!!

I'm gonna get a H/S/S set. with a trilogy suite in the middle and neck but overwound to 13k (on the reccomendation) of tim, but i'm still a bit stuck on the bridge!!

I want something that sounds absolutely huge, but that can pierce through with harmonics and sounds sweet to solo on. I also don't want a cold sweat, i have one in the type of guitar already  :D  :D

Cheers for any advice guys.

Chris

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« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2006, 12:05:42 PM »
Miracle Man.
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ChrisB619

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« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2006, 12:14:30 PM »
would a miracle man sound as good as it would in a les paul in a jackson dinky though??? What about a nailbomb???

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« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2006, 12:35:56 PM »
Holy Diver :)
BKPs: HD, MM, NB, PK, CS, Ab (b&n); Am (b only); VHII, Tril (n only); IT, Slow, Sult (m&n)

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« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2006, 12:46:55 PM »
Let me clarify - Holy Diver has a massive thick tone & is is really nice to solo on.  It's probably my favourite BKP :)

However on reflection, if you're getting such beefy singles the Miracle Man is probably a better bet.  I have an MM in my alder Warmoth strat & it does sound good.  Probably does the "pierce through with harmonics" a bit better too....
BKPs: HD, MM, NB, PK, CS, Ab (b&n); Am (b only); VHII, Tril (n only); IT, Slow, Sult (m&n)

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« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2006, 12:13:12 PM »
I have the Holy Diver with Trilogy's.   It is a very 80's tone, don't know if that is the sound you are after.  The MM has more drive and controlled bass.
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« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2006, 09:20:29 AM »
Ahh, wise choice with the trilogy. i have a Nailbomb/trilogy/trilogy set.
I'm not sure if the nailbomb would really be for you, there are probably 'creamier' pickups available... but i love my nailbomb, it's prefect for what i play, it really rips through and it's EQ is beautifully balanced.

Just posted this coz i don't own any of the other pickups you guys are talking about.
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