Author Topic: Does anyone know a release date for the Painkillers? (Read 10862 times)

Tim · « **Reply #30 on:** October 25, 2006, 07:40:52 PM »

We release them officially at Music Live on Nov 3rd at the NEC-hope to see alot of you there. :D

Eric · « **Reply #31 on:** October 25, 2006, 07:46:50 PM »

November 3rd is my Mom's birthday. How about sending her a set as a present. I'm sure she'd love it. PDT_006

JamesHealey · « **Reply #32 on:** October 25, 2006, 07:50:24 PM »

got an audition on the 3rd, i'll be there on the sunday if your there tim..

im the one with the strange beard and coverd in tattoos.. lol :P

Mister Crowley · « **Reply #33 on:** October 25, 2006, 08:40:39 PM »

Hmm I've been looking for pickup that will get me an early Metallica tone a la Kill "em All. Would Painkillers do the trick? I've already got the JCM 800 2203 which is big part of the sound as well.

I know Metallica used high output ceramic pups on Kill 'Em All then switched to EMGs for Ride the Lightning and beyond. I was previously looking at the Cold Sweats or the MM since they're both ceramic. Thanks.

Dakine · « **Reply #34 on:** October 25, 2006, 09:18:29 PM »

IMHO,
as James was using a Duncan Invader in his V copy into his modded Marshall I would say, noop.
I would more likely say MM (althought don't own this one) or Custom Warpig which I do.
Having said that my Painkiller is a killer pup and is very hot. Just voiced abit more 'british' is only way can put it.
I can get great 'tallica tones through my Mesa with it but think my CWP is better for it.

Mister Crowley · « **Reply #35 on:** October 26, 2006, 12:02:37 AM »

Yeah I don't know to me the Miracle Man man would be a more modern tone (same with a Ceramic Warpig) as they're maybe a little more mid sccoped?

I haven't played a Miracle Man yet, the Nailbomb in my Silverburst Les Paul is great just looking for something a little tighter but maybe with the same vintage edge to it. You don't think the Painkiller would achieve this?

Dakine · « **Reply #36 on:** October 26, 2006, 12:19:37 AM »

Trying to emulate a 'tone' is pretty much a 'chase the rainbow' exercise in my book (if trying to be VERY anal about it). That said, trying to get close to 'tonal range' well much depends on amps as well as pups and these things are less critical.
I hav'nt owned a Marshall for a looooooooooooong time so cannot comment in conjunction with your amp. However imo I can get tonally close with my Custom Warpigs.
The invader (bridge pup in his V copy) is a ceramic magnet and therefore a more 'modern' pup anyway.
I am yet to purchase a Nailbomb so dunno, may be ok.
As for Painkiller, IMO, not so much,hard to explain why,just sounds too 'British' for want of better explanation. Maybe a Cold Sweat.
Difficult as my ears are mine and yours are yours.
ALOT depends on amp/settings but if I were looking the Painkiller would not probably be my first choice.