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Tim

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« on: September 20, 2005, 07:39:49 AM »
Here's a shot Steve has sent in to show he's hard at work finalising spec on the 'Rebel Yell' Steve Stevens signature humbucker set. Like all BKP's nothing is set in stone until they've gone through rigorous field testing and where better than the Billy Idol 2005 world tour.
The pickup set in Steve's gold sparkleburst  LP Standard feature gold etched covers and in his own words, '....your pickups are the only ones that you can actually "play" the pickup. Dig in, it grinds, back off and it articulates.'

Awesome stuff 8)
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« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2005, 08:24:49 AM »
Insane. Any closeup of the pups, Tim?

I wonder if Steve can provide us with some clips.
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« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2005, 09:12:44 AM »
If you look closely you can see the BKP logo etched on the covers.

I'm hoping that, when he's got a break from his heavy touring schedule, Steve will do us a clip...........we'll definately do one for the Rebel Yell humbucker :D
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« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2005, 12:21:07 PM »
Great news Tim & Steve!

I think the quality of player eloquently suggests the potential of these pickups.

(I feel a case of GAS coming on in preparation for their final release. I'm gonna be a very poor boy)
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« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2005, 12:42:22 PM »
Coooooooooool! \m/

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« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2005, 02:34:43 PM »
That's awesome man! 8)

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« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2005, 02:53:56 PM »
Tim, any idea when the pup will be available? I'm guessing 1st Q of 2006?

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« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2005, 04:34:36 PM »
any vague spec at this point?
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« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2005, 04:52:57 PM »
I can't publish anymore spec other than to say it's Alnico V based and the fact that it's quite different from anything I've done thus far.............Steve's got one more tweak he's requested before it's all set in stone.
We're hoping for  release this year if poss but it may well go into the first Q of 06 like you rightly said Ben.................Steve's offered to do an in-store too!
Whatever happens, you guys will hear about it first!
Tim
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« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2005, 05:05:57 PM »
Nice one Tim!
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« Reply #10 on: September 20, 2005, 07:56:30 PM »
Great stuff Tim. I hope the in store is near me!
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« Reply #11 on: September 20, 2005, 08:21:35 PM »
Cool stuff. Remembering the song Rebell Yell, I bet it'll be one energetic rock pickup. :twisted:
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« Reply #12 on: September 20, 2005, 08:29:20 PM »
excellent
new stuffs are jumping every time here in the bkp site
i guess it will be a $%&#ing wise decision for me to wait until purchase my BKP
q:P
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« Reply #13 on: September 20, 2005, 08:36:23 PM »
no JP- you have been keeping us waiting for too long. Come on man- get BKP's now- you know it makes sense :wink:
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« Reply #14 on: September 20, 2005, 09:06:21 PM »
Quote from: WITH FULL DISTORTION
excellent
new stuffs are jumping every time here in the bkp site
i guess it will be a #$%!& wise decision for me to wait until purchase my BKP
q:P
J.P


You have been saying that forever dude,take the plunge and get yourself some BK's.
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