Author Topic: Looking for advice on BKP's for my Gibson Les Paul (Read 14462 times)

Scotty477 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 28, 2007, 04:13:46 PM »

Thanks again Henk.

I just got back from my guitar tech and I'm now the proud owner of my (first) set of BKP's :D

I talked at length with the guitar tech, who then spoke to Tim on the phone while I was there. Between the 3 of us the conclusion was that the BKP's that best suited my guitar and me was .... a set of calibrated Emeralds

I opted for zebra's, as they will look great with the Gold top.

In the shop I considered Mules, Black Dogs and Rebel Yell but Jimmy (the tech) had fitted a set of Emeralds to a Les Paul last week and - in his opinion - they sounded awesome. Warm, punchy mids and good for leads.

I thank all who posted here to help me out and I'll put a picture of my guitar in a new thread when I get it back.

Maybe even some clips, if I can manage.

Cheers :drink:

ilÿti · « **Reply #16 on:** November 28, 2007, 04:24:34 PM »

Congrats!

Will it be posible to hear clips of this? I'm still yet to have an idea of what the Emeralds really sound like. I just know I want them :oops:

Scotty477 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 28, 2007, 04:47:17 PM »

Quote from: ilyti

Congrats!

Will it be posible to hear clips of this? I'm still yet to have an idea of what the Emeralds really sound like. I just know I want them :oops:

Np problem.

I'll try my best to get a clip up on the boards. I'm due to get the guitar back early next week, as its getting refretted as well, so that'll give me a chance to rig something up.

ilÿti · « **Reply #18 on:** November 28, 2007, 04:49:04 PM »

That's great! Thanks.

Henk · « **Reply #19 on:** November 29, 2007, 02:50:17 PM »

Great, so you got Emerals eh?

Funny enough thats what Tim suggested to me too at first..... Would be interesting to hear more clips because i couldnt find any i liked at that time......

Have fun, Henk

carlaz · « **Reply #20 on:** November 29, 2007, 03:11:36 PM »

There's long been a grievous lack of Emerald clips. It'd be great to hear some! 8)

Scotty477 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 29, 2007, 04:12:09 PM »

I'll try my best but most of the clips on this board are far better than I'll ever manage.

I have chronic thickfingeritis

Scotty477 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 29, 2007, 04:16:57 PM »

Oops. Double post :oops:

Henk · « **Reply #23 on:** November 29, 2007, 04:35:03 PM »

Quote from: Machinehead

I'll try my best but most of the clips on this board are far better than I'll ever manage.

I have chronic thickfingeritis

Its pretty much all about the tone, my imagination can fill in the rest :oops:

Philly Q · « **Reply #24 on:** November 29, 2007, 04:49:15 PM »

I'd like to register my interest in Emerald clips as well. :)

For some reason, it's by far the least-mentioned humbucker in the BKP line. The only other one which comes close in the criminally(?)-ignored stakes is the Abraxas bridge.

Scotty477 · « **Reply #25 on:** November 29, 2007, 05:15:42 PM »

There certainly isn't many Emerald clips, that's for sure.

I have to admit I'm really looking forward to hearing what they sound like in my LP.

When I do post some clips they will initially be straight through a Roland Cube 30 with a neutral setting. It's small but has a great voice and will give a good idea what the pickups sound like

After that I may be able to post some live clips of my band.

ilÿti · « **Reply #26 on:** November 29, 2007, 08:56:32 PM »

Quote from: Philly Q

I'd like to register my interest in Emerald clips as well. :)

For some reason, it's by far the least-mentioned humbucker in the BKP line. The only other one which comes close in the criminally(?)-ignored stakes is the Abraxas bridge.

Maybe because they are rarely suggested. I was 95% sure Emeralds were for me, but Tim talked me out of it. Oh, and my next BKP will most likely be the Abraxas bridge. :P

Philly Q · « **Reply #27 on:** November 29, 2007, 09:18:18 PM »

Quote from: ilyti

Maybe because they are rarely suggested. I was 95% sure Emeralds were for me, but Tim talked me out of it. Oh, and my next BKP will most likely be the Abraxas bridge. :P

You're a trailblazer! :)

Just about the only thing I've ever been able to glean about Emeralds is that they'll give a "classic 70s Les Paul sound". I just can't get a clear idea of how they compare with other BKP models - I've read that they're a little brighter than a BD, not as bright as a RR, slightly thicker than a RY. I know they have a fairly high DC resistance (13.1K) but don't sound particularly loud. People who do have them (e.g. Phil King) seem to love them.

I guess the only thing to do is to buy one and find out! :lol:

ilÿti · « **Reply #28 on:** November 29, 2007, 09:29:25 PM »

... trailblazer? :? What trail? How did I blaze it?

Philly Q · « **Reply #29 on:** November 29, 2007, 09:40:35 PM »

Quote from: ilyti

... trailblazer? :? What trail? How did I blaze it?

By being one of the few (apparently) to go for the Abraxas bridge pickup.

OK, the trail's already there, but I think it's pretty overgrown from lack of use.