Author Topic: Hi Guys, more advice on what to go for (Read 3308 times)

tinribs · « **on:** January 09, 2008, 06:21:48 PM »

Hi Guys, my first post.
I'm not a serious player but really enjoy playing every now and again.
I have an old 80's charvel and a cheap jackson performer. I have a Laney VH100R and a Marshall Slash 4 x 12 slanted cab - (bit loud for the flat I live in) so most of the time use a Roland cube 30 when the other half is in.

My question is - I'm looking to change the bridge humbucker on my performer, I love the idea of the VHII for the brown sound but I'd like something thats also going to give me an 80's white lion / Tesla maybe even Jake E Lee sort of sound.

From the reading I've done so far, its looks like the VHII might just do the job, or maybe the nailbomber.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Nolly · « **Reply #1 on:** January 09, 2008, 09:07:01 PM »

I think the VHII sounds pretty much perfect for what you described.
If you want higher output, maybe it's worth considering a Holy Diver. I hear it's very good for those 80s hard rock/metal sounds.

There are far more knowledgeable people on here than I however, so wait and see what others say. Also, I'd highly recommend emailing Tim with what you're looking for in as much detail as you can. I've never heard of any instance where his suggestion hasn't been bang-on.

Good luck finding your tone!

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #2 on:** January 09, 2008, 09:53:17 PM »

My gut reaction is to say Holy Diver, so I'm gonna say just that:

HOLY DIVER

machine_of_god · « **Reply #3 on:** January 09, 2008, 10:14:53 PM »

Quote from: TwilightOdyssey

My gut reaction is to say Holy Diver, so I'm gonna say just that:

HOLY DIVER

... and if it's not just a bad bout of gas in his gut, then he's probably right 8)

ericsabbath · « **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2008, 01:57:33 AM »

i didn't say it before everyone cause people don't get me serious here cause i recommend holy diver for almost everything :lol:

Emperor · « **Reply #5 on:** January 11, 2008, 02:04:32 AM »

you dont play much but have a VH100r??? woah.

tinribs · « **Reply #6 on:** January 11, 2008, 03:05:47 AM »

Thanks guys,
looks like its going to be a holy diver then!

tinribs · « **Reply #7 on:** January 11, 2008, 10:00:59 AM »

Quote from: Emperor

you dont play much but have a VH100r??? woah.

I know, I used to play quite a bit. Loved the sound of it, bought it about 6 years ago, was going to buy a marshall, only ever had marshalls, but the bloke told me to try the laney and i loved it, prefered it plugged into the marshall cab, the slash cab is loaded with celestion greenbacks.

Then i moved into a flat, I found that the laney needed quite a bit of cranking to sound the way i liked it and was too loud for the flat, although I've never had it past number 6, man that was loud.
I've not really got room for it either and the misses didn't like the amp in the living room, so it lives round my parents house now. One day I'll get a biiger house!

tinribs · « **Reply #8 on:** January 14, 2008, 09:05:23 PM »

Hi Guys,
So I've decided to go for a holy Diver in the Bridge. I dont use the neck humbucker all that much, but if I was to change it, what would you guys recomend? would the abraxas sound interesting in the neck position?

thanks

ilÿti · « **Reply #9 on:** January 14, 2008, 09:20:49 PM »

Yes it would. But be prepared for a huge mid-clunk in the middle position.

Scotty477 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 15, 2008, 12:03:02 AM »

The clips I've heard of the Mule neck all sound excellent.

tinribs · « **Reply #11 on:** January 18, 2008, 11:11:29 AM »

Ordered my Holy Diver this morning, will order the bridge pickup next month!

Nolly · « **Reply #12 on:** January 18, 2008, 03:29:56 PM »

Nice one mate. I'm sure you'll be awe-struck when you've got them in!

I assume you mean that you'll be ordering a neck pickup later?

tinribs · « **Reply #13 on:** January 18, 2008, 03:44:38 PM »

neck pickup, thats what i meant, see in all the excitement my fingers lost the ability to type what my brain was thinking!

tinribs · « **Reply #14 on:** January 24, 2008, 07:08:44 PM »

Hi guys,
fitted this Holy Diver a couple of hours ago, sounds very cool far, only running it through my cr@ppy practice amp, will run it through the Laney at the weekend, it shoud be spot on!

thanks for all your help