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inflaymes

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Best Pickup ????
« on: February 23, 2009, 08:03:11 PM »
I am looking for a humbucker for my guitar - highly figured Maple Top on a solid Mahogany archtop body.  I really like the sound of the Nailbomb and the Steve Stevens.   I play gothic punk right now, but have played metal and still like to play that and also shred.  What is the best suggestion?  I like a smooth tone with great attack and a little bottom.  I play through an Engl SE EL34 and Engl Pro XXL cab.  Thanks for any suggestions!
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ChunkyMunky

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Re: Best Pickup ????
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2009, 08:08:05 PM »
Nailbomb? Holy Diver?
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inflaymes

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Re: Best Pickup ????
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2009, 08:14:52 PM »
I've heard the clips.  The Holy Diver sounded great on the Killswitch tune!  Nailbombs sound awesome too..just wanna be sure.
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Re: Best Pickup ????
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2009, 08:20:40 PM »
Well whose sounds are you looking to sound like? If in doubt, why not try some bks out?
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inflaymes

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Re: Best Pickup ????
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2009, 08:22:41 PM »
I would have to drive 4 hours to try them out.  I play original punk, In the veins of Senses Fail and My Chemical Romance.  But I also do metal like Killswitch an As I lay Dying, etc.  Plus I like shredding ala Vinnie Moore, Yngwie, Becker, Vai.
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the prince of shred

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Re: Best Pickup ????
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2009, 08:45:49 PM »
original punk? my chem???
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inflaymes

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Re: Best Pickup ????
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2009, 08:48:09 PM »
Original as in...we write our own stuff.  If you don't like My Chemical Romance ..fine.   I don't care what you like..I'm asking about pickups.  Ever hear a punk band with shred in it..well, that's what I do.  I hate haters...
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the prince of shred

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Re: Best Pickup ????
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2009, 09:12:01 PM »
dude i wasnt being a hater... i was just asking whether it was old style "original punk" or my chem.... they kinda have different sounds..... sorry if i offended.....
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the prince of shred

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Re: Best Pickup ????
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2009, 09:14:51 PM »
and from what ive heard id say a nailbomb could do bothe the my chem to killswitch sounds....but im really not one to give any informed oppinion.... ask tim (im sure everyone else will tell u the same.... :)
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inflaymes

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Re: Best Pickup ????
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2009, 09:14:58 PM »
it's all good. It's a mixture.  We are in 2x4 studio right now (Cory Taylor from Slipknot owns this with Fred Misssouri from Facecage) - Fred is doing our album.  It sounds killer so far.

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inflaymes

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Re: Best Pickup ????
« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2009, 09:15:55 PM »
Cool, well I like the Nailbomb just for the camo cover...but I have heard good things.  Going to buy it today.
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inflaymes

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Re: Best Pickup ????
« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2009, 09:19:34 PM »
I keep hearing the Warpig Ceramic is great also..and the Holy Diver???
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the prince of shred

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Re: Best Pickup ????
« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2009, 09:22:18 PM »
cool... ur recording atm eh? clips ;) ? yh the camo cover is cool.... but i think im guna get a open poled nailbomb for neck... (more presence... cover will add abit of warmth to your tone tho... which i may indeed like) (im going for miracle man in bridge i think... but that probs wouldnt suit the tones ur asking for the best ... would be great for killswitch i think tho.... :D ) .....
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the prince of shred

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Re: Best Pickup ????
« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2009, 09:23:52 PM »
from what i here there all good :D thats why id deffinately ask tim for a informed oppinion...... he'll set u in the right direction :D
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Re: Best Pickup ????
« Reply #14 on: February 23, 2009, 09:33:59 PM »
What pickups do you have in at the moment? Are you looking for something of similar output or more/less?
Bear in mind that Tim offers all his pickup cover options for any model, so you can get any of the BKP range with camo covers.
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