Author Topic: PRS Update (Read 10592 times)

rooky · « **on:** October 18, 2005, 03:50:30 PM »

Can anyone advise on BKP replacements for a PRS Custom 22?

HJM · « **Reply #1 on:** October 18, 2005, 03:58:55 PM »

I love my VHIIs in my PRS, really opens the sound up. Other people have had success with Crawlers and Mules. I've had a black dog in a PRS too - that sounded great, lots of midrange bark!

btw Welcome! :P

indysmith · « **Reply #2 on:** October 18, 2005, 04:14:38 PM »

really we need to know what kind of music you play. What artists sounds do you like? Welcome to the forum!!

rooky · « **Reply #3 on:** October 18, 2005, 05:29:30 PM »

Quote from: indysmith

really we need to know what kind of music you play. What artists sounds do you like? Welcome to the forum!!

I'd like to get a sound similar to Carlos Santana's PRS but with perhaps a bit more edge, not quite as smooth if that makes sense. Right now it just sounds dead.

willo · « **Reply #4 on:** October 18, 2005, 05:35:29 PM »

VHII - smooth with bite!

Tol · « **Reply #5 on:** October 18, 2005, 06:09:06 PM »

Quote from: rooky

Quote from: indysmith
really we need to know what kind of music you play. What artists sounds do you like? Welcome to the forum!!

I'd like to get a sound similar to Carlos Santana's PRS but with perhaps a bit more edge, not quite as smooth if that makes sense. Right now it just sounds dead.

Abraxas maybe?

rooky · « **Reply #6 on:** October 18, 2005, 06:23:57 PM »

Quote from: Tol

Quote from: rooky
Quote from: indysmith
really we need to know what kind of music you play. What artists sounds do you like? Welcome to the forum!!

I'd like to get a sound similar to Carlos Santana's PRS but with perhaps a bit more edge, not quite as smooth if that makes sense. Right now it just sounds dead.

Abraxas maybe?

I haven't seen Abraxas on the BKP products list. What are they?

indysmith · « **Reply #7 on:** October 18, 2005, 06:49:02 PM »

they are new pickups. not on the site yet. will be up on the new site apparently. i think they are similar to mules, but with more output. however, i am know just to make things up out of nowhere, so i'll need somone else to confirm this please...

rooky · « **Reply #8 on:** October 18, 2005, 07:08:57 PM »

Does the name Abraxas signify anything?

Just wondered because it's also the name of one of Santana's best albums!

PhilKing · « **Reply #9 on:** October 18, 2005, 07:55:00 PM »

That's the sound that the Abraxas is aimed at. I put a couple of little things up there a while back. Mine are Abraxas IV (Alnico IV magnets), Abraxas V's are also available I believe. I have them in a Les Paul.

In my PRS Artist, I have VHII's and I love the sound. Tim will supply them with a reversed magnet in the neck pickup if you have the 5-way switch. It is well worth it. The in-between sounds are great.

jt · « **Reply #10 on:** October 19, 2005, 12:12:01 AM »

:D VHII`s are great for that santana type sound particuly the neck, but the Crawlers, Abraxas & Mules are all good calls to. Check out the Players Room

:D 8)

carlaz · « **Reply #11 on:** October 19, 2005, 09:52:57 AM »

Quote from: rooky

I'd like to get a sound similar to Carlos Santana's PRS but with perhaps a bit more edge, not quite as smooth if that makes sense. Right now it just sounds dead.

The new "almost/kind of released" Abraxas is a first stop for Santana-ish vibes, though the suggestions of the Crawlers for a touch more edge also sound reasonable to me. I haven't listened to the VHII clips as much, I confess, but they might be worth checking .... (I'm on a quest to decide on a Santana or souped-up-Santana vibe for my LP's neck pickup.)

Now, though, is a good time for me to call out for more Abraxas clips from anyone who can make 'em :)

HJM · « **Reply #12 on:** October 19, 2005, 10:21:12 AM »

AS has just posted up a nice sounding VHII in a '89 PRS custom

rooky · « **Reply #13 on:** October 19, 2005, 10:37:42 AM »

Quote from: HJM

AS has just posted up a nice sounding VHII in a '89 PRS custom

Yep, sounds pretty close to what I'm looking for, anyone got any Abraxas clips?

Thanks for all the info guys. It's given me a lot to think about.

HJM · « **Reply #14 on:** October 19, 2005, 10:41:33 AM »

There's some of PhilKings Abraxas clips in the players forum somewhere.....have a hunt!