Ceramic vs. AV Nailbomb

[syr2012]

Okay, I've been trying to determine the difference between ceramic and AV nailbombs for a little while now. Thanks to all of the different phrasings, it's almost impossible to gather a reasonable amount of information. So... what's the difference between ceramic and AV in a nailbomb?

[JEFF MAKOR]

Hi.
This is the very subject I too have been pondering about.
I've bought the PG Blues and Abraxas sets for two guitars but the Nailbombs also sound superb and probably more flexible than many think.
In consultation with Tim over my order for the above, I came away thinking Alnico provides detail and the A4 and A5 magnets clean up very well despite being a hot pickup.
Ceramic is bold, fast tracking but more modern in vibe and frequency response.
Ceramic has it's positive merits but Alnico will sound a tad more vocal and have it's vintage heritage come through under gain but especially when backed off.
I'm thinking of going for a ceramic Nailbomb for the bridge and a ceramic A4 version for the neck for the reasons outlined above.
However, a ceramic Nailbomb for the bridge and an Abraxas A4 at the neck will capture the best of both worlds, m'thinks!
Tim is the guru, though.
His advice is always excellent.
Good luck and happy playing.
regards
Jeff Makor

[dheim]

Hi.
This is the very subject I too have been pondering about.
I've bought the PG Blues and Abraxas sets for two guitars but the Nailbombs also sound superb and probably more flexible than many think.
In consultation with Tim over my order for the above, I came away thinking Alnico provides detail and the A4 and A5 magnets clean up very well despite being a hot pickup.
Ceramic is bold, fast tracking but more modern in vibe and frequency response.
Ceramic has it's positive merits but Alnico will sound a tad more vocal and have it's vintage heritage come through under gain but especially when backed off.
I'm thinking of going for a ceramic Nailbomb for the bridge and a ceramic A4 version for the neck for the reasons outlined above.
However, a ceramic Nailbomb for the bridge and an Abraxas A4 at the neck will capture the best of both worlds, m'thinks!
Tim is the guru, though.
His advice is always excellent.
Good luck and happy playing.
regards
Jeff Makor

not to contradict tim, but - judging from your other sets - maybe you'd like more the alnico version... they clean up very well and can be used for A LOT of different styles... to be honest i never tried the ceramic version, but NBs are too good as they are! ;)

[sebby123]

Coming from clips i think the C-bombs are my favorite bkp It still sounds great for leads but aggressive and clear with tight bass!

[the prince of shred]

Coming from clips i think the C-bombs are my favorite bkp It still sounds great for leads but aggressive and clear with tight bass!

where are clips? fancy showing some links?

[sebby123]

Check out Nolly's c-bomb stuff

Anything with his PGM :

http://www.youtube.com/user/Nollythegreat

Also the sikth stuff