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gergface21
Junior Flyweight
Posts: 11
Burstbuckers
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August 10, 2008, 10:10:10 AM »
Which BKP's are closest to Burstbucker 1 and 2's? You see I want PAF tone but in BKP form. I've noticed the Mules but any other suggestions? Or are the Mules the answer for me>?
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Elliot
Welterweight
Posts: 2418
Re: Burstbuckers
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August 10, 2008, 10:45:10 AM »
Yup, Mules are the way to go for PAF tone and are roughly the same out put as a BB1 (neck) and BB2 (bridge)
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BKPS: Milks, P90s, Apaches, Mississippi Queens, Mules, PG Blues, BG FP 50s, e.60s strat custom set
kellar
Lightweight
Posts: 691
Re: Burstbuckers
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August 10, 2008, 11:21:52 AM »
Mules are definitely it. I have had both. The Mules have about the same output, but loads more clarity and TONE!
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Calibrated IV Mules, Stormy Monday/Riff Raff
ToonLP
Flyweight
Posts: 66
Re: Burstbuckers
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August 10, 2008, 11:31:06 AM »
I am now on my 3rd Les Paul and on each purchase I have swapped the stock Burstbuckers out for BKP Mules. Believe me.......... it's the best £200 upgrade you can do to a Les Paul.
Burstbuckers are OK but they're engineered to a price and not a tone/quality IMHO.
Go for it - Mules are the way to go for vintage PAF tone.
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I am not young enough to know everything
LP R9 VOS with Mules
Marshall 2061X head with 2061CX cab
shaman
Lightweight
Posts: 698
Re: Burstbuckers
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August 10, 2008, 11:22:57 PM »
yes..I found the BB's to be a little brittle/almost ice-picky in the highs...sort of "fell apart" under extreme conditions...(of course, amps have a lot to do with that-my Boogie Mark amps love BK's....they despise BB's!)
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"...major scales...what's that??"- Doug Aldrich
-Rebels,VHII, Mules,Milks,Bombs,and Boogie C+'s!!
hunter
Middleweight
Posts: 5262
Re: Burstbuckers
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Reply #5 on:
August 11, 2008, 05:43:48 AM »
If you like the overall brightness of the BBs but want more tone with it, VHIIs are a great match for a les paul IMO.
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kevinr
Featherweight
Posts: 327
Re: Burstbuckers
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Reply #6 on:
August 11, 2008, 09:18:08 AM »
I have just changed my Berlin's pups to Mules (previously SD Seth Lovers fitted) and the difference is amazing, as they all say! you can't go wrong with the Mules.
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Twinfan
Light Heavyweight
Posts: 10528
Re: Burstbuckers
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August 11, 2008, 10:21:12 AM »
If you want less highs and a smoother tone, the Stormy Mondays may suit you too. Depends how you like your PAF, sir!
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