Author Topic: Painkiller + Q about pickup Cover (Read 2114 times)

gorath23 · « **on:** November 15, 2007, 09:06:51 AM »

Hi all, I'm interested in swapping out my EMG 81 in the bridge of my Schecter as its not really my thing anymore. I still play a lot of metal but I'm really into Progressive/ Folk/ Gothic/ Dark styles of metal rather than Metalcore or Death Metal. So I'm looking for a pickup thats still hot but doesn't overdrive my Engl Fireball so immediately (I can't really set it on more than 9 'oclock) and is also clearer and with more clarity. I still like the tight nature of the EMG though. Oh and nice prominent mids would be good as the FB is quite scooped naturally.
ALSO the thing is I hardly ever use the neck pickup so I'm not really bothered about changing that. Can I order another cover to fit over a non-BKP pickup, just so they match?

Philly Q · « **Reply #1 on:** November 15, 2007, 09:37:13 AM »

I can't recommend a replacement for your EMG81, but I was just wondering if the neck pickup's also an EMG?

You could have a problem mixing active and passive pickups on the same guitar, unless each pickup has separate volume & tone controls - the EMGs use 25K pots, but the passive pickups would need 500K.

If that's not an issue, I'm sure BKP could provide a cover for your neck pickup, but it would be best to get them to fit it for you so it can be potted - a loose cover can cause squeal and feedback. And there might be a problem of polepiece spacing not matching.

gorath23 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 15, 2007, 12:04:00 PM »

Actually thinking about it, the neck pickup won't be a problem, and no it won't be another EMG in there. Any suggestions for the BKP Bridge though?

Philly Q · « **Reply #3 on:** November 15, 2007, 12:51:52 PM »

'Fraid not, that's one for those more Metal than me...

ilÿti · « **Reply #4 on:** November 15, 2007, 03:42:39 PM »

I checked out the songs on your myspace, as well as your influences. I'd say you need something a little more versatile than the Painkiller. I haven't tried it so I can't really speak, but as for a tight pickup with a kick in the mids and versatality for cleans too, I believe we're talking Nailbomb.

gorath23 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 15, 2007, 03:52:13 PM »

I don't need it for cleans, only the heavy stuff :twisted: but the Nailbomb doesn't sound like a bad idea except I heard it wasn't that tight? Maybe I should just email Tim after all...

Nolly · « **Reply #6 on:** November 15, 2007, 06:34:45 PM »

Ceramic nailbomb perhaps?

MDV · « **Reply #7 on:** November 15, 2007, 07:38:16 PM »

Nolly! Dont overcomplicate things!

painkiller or miracle man. Both less powerfull than the 81, at least as tight, the former has more mids and better cleans, the latter has a better lead sound, less mids overall and is sharper and brigter.

Nolly · « **Reply #8 on:** November 15, 2007, 08:30:36 PM »

Haha sorry! It's just that I'm awaiting my Nailbomb set with a ceramic bridge unit at the moment! Pin from SikTh uses the same setup I believe..