Author Topic: New pickups (Read 16909 times)

bucketshred · « **on:** April 25, 2005, 07:47:47 PM »

Hey there!

Firstly, played on the Warpig last year at the London Guitar Show, nearly wet my pants, you guys where the stars of the show, really.

Second post on the forum and I need some advice, sorry to be a pain and all that.

Currently I'm playing a Lite Ash Strat (w/SD's, maple neck etc) through a Ashdown Fallen Angel 60W combo, Digitech Bad Monkey and Morely Bad Horsie. I'm currently in a hard rock/metal band where the rhythm guitarist is playing a Les Paul through the same amp, it's just that he is going to get some Warpigs.

Just wondering if I could get some high output single coils that would compete with his tone. I liked the sound clips that Hayden posted with his Strat, sounded ace, just looking for something with a bit more *crunch* and cut for the leads, especially over a bass heavy rhythm player with high ouput pickups. Just remember, I gotta have those single coils, just something a little more special to them (to my ears anyway).

Anyhoo, thanks for any help at all and I hope that I'll enjoy my stay on this forum. Sorry for rabbiting on a bit :D

Andy!

Tim · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2005, 08:09:12 PM »

Generally for more cut you need to look at lower output singles like Irish Tours but I think the Trilogy Suite singles that Hayden was demoing would do the job.
The problem with single coil pickups is you can only go so far before you lose too much top end. Haydens are pretty much on that limit and I wouldn't want to push it any further-saying that they've gain for days and virtually play themselves 8) .

Hayden · « **Reply #2 on:** April 25, 2005, 10:38:50 PM »

One thing to bear in mind is how these singles do cut through most mixes. Not because of the high end but mostly because of the frequencies they produce. So far these ones I use have managed to sneak through even the most jumbled of mixes . I'm sure Tim could explain why this is so better than I could.

Tim · « **Reply #3 on:** April 26, 2005, 07:48:45 AM »

Welcome to the joys of mid range :)

Hayden · « **Reply #4 on:** April 26, 2005, 08:02:50 AM »

Quote from: Tim

Welcome to the joys of mid range :)

Damn, you were supposed to jump in with some complicated amperage, resisteance, elastictrickery stuff there! But yes...midrange it is :)

bucketshred · « **Reply #5 on:** April 26, 2005, 08:43:49 AM »

Right, after listening to Hayden's clip over and over again I know I definatley want some of these, now!

Shame I won't have £165 to spend on them at the Guitar show, I'll just have to make do with visiting the booth.

Andy!

Hayden · « **Reply #6 on:** April 26, 2005, 11:08:36 PM »

Quote from: bucketshred

Right, after listening to Hayden's clip over and over again I know I definatley want some of these, now!

Shame I won't have £165 to spend on them at the Guitar show, I'll just have to make do with visiting the booth.

Andy!

If I get enough time off during the show I'll be hanging around BKP a little and I'll have my Strat with the custom pups with me. You're more than welcome to give it a try and see how they sit with you.

bucketshred · « **Reply #7 on:** April 27, 2005, 11:11:05 AM »

Cool, sounds ace to me mate, thanks a lot :D

Just look for a big bloke, probably wearing a Hendrix T-shirt, that'll be me.

It'll be even more accurate if there is a Skinny bugger with an Emo haircut hanging around with me.

Failing that, I'll PM you my number tonight or nearer the date.

Andy!

Hayden · « **Reply #8 on:** April 27, 2005, 11:47:25 AM »

Quote from: bucketshred

Cool, sounds ace to me mate, thanks a lot :D

Just look for a big bloke, probably wearing a Hendrix T-shirt, that'll be me.

It'll be even more accurate if there is a Skinny bugger with an Emo haircut hanging around with me.

Failing that, I'll PM you my number tonight or nearer the date.

Andy!

I should be easy to find. I'll be tied to the Korg/Vox stand for most of the show :)

bucketshred · « **Reply #9 on:** April 27, 2005, 01:43:44 PM »

Awesome, I'll be there on Saturday, I'll keep my eyes (and ears) peeled.

You demoing on the Vox/Korg stand?

Andy!

Hayden · « **Reply #10 on:** April 27, 2005, 04:00:11 PM »

Quote from: bucketshred

Awesome, I'll be there on Saturday, I'll keep my eyes (and ears) peeled.

You demoing on the Vox/Korg stand?

Andy!

Yeah, I do most of the Vox and Korg shows and instore demos. There will be one other demo guy there this year though to help share the load....Which is nice.

bucketshred · « **Reply #11 on:** April 27, 2005, 06:05:35 PM »

Cool, how did you get that gig?

Aside from being a S*** hot player I mean :)

Andy!

Tim · « **Reply #12 on:** April 27, 2005, 06:07:42 PM »

Kinda answers itself really doesn't it

bucketshred · « **Reply #13 on:** April 27, 2005, 06:09:27 PM »

Shut it :p

Andy!

Hayden · « **Reply #14 on:** April 27, 2005, 06:19:04 PM »

Quote from: bucketshred

Cool, how did you get that gig?

Aside from being a S*** hot player I mean :)

Andy!

It was a mixture of a bit of luck, knowing a couple of good people, and working hard. Like anything else really :)

You don't really have to be a 'MONSTER' player. Just competant and confident in your demos.