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MatchooW

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Pickups for Gibby Explorer
« on: August 09, 2009, 11:15:39 PM »
Can anyone reccommend me some BK's for a Gibson Explorer, I'm aiming for a thick but clear distorted sound, and nice warm lead tones in the neck. (kinda like machine head)

If it helps, I use a Peavey 6505, thanks in advance.
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ericsabbath

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Re: Pickups for Gibby Explorer
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2009, 02:08:56 AM »
miracle man + peavey = instant machine head
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Re: Pickups for Gibby Explorer
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2009, 11:01:00 AM »
= instant MODERN machine head.

BME and TMTC are best achieved with painkillers.
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Re: Pickups for Gibby Explorer
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2009, 06:58:43 PM »
Quote from: MDV on August 10, 2009, 11:01:00 AM
= instant MODERN machine head.

BME and TMTC are best achieved with painkillers.

no.
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Re: Pickups for Gibby Explorer
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2009, 07:45:32 PM »
Yes.
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Dr. Vic

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Re: Pickups for Gibby Explorer
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2009, 08:53:38 PM »
 :lol:

Perhaps.



Well can't we say (because it's summertime that you both guys agree and that *maybe* the MM is the Thicker whereas the PK is the Clearer, as the OP wants a thick but clear distorded sound ? If anything ?

 PDT_043

Welcome to the boards Matchoo ! And what about describing a little more the sound you want to achieve and maybe give another bands examples ?

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« Last Edit: August 10, 2009, 09:03:22 PM by Dr. Vic »
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MatchooW

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Re: Pickups for Gibby Explorer
« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2009, 10:02:41 PM »
Thanks for the warm welcome :)

I'm looking for a deep thick but clear sound, kind of like Machine Head for rhythm, and like In Flames too, specially for their lead tones.

I would also like nice warm clean tones in the neck, well, as nice as I can get with the 6505 :)

Hope this helps  :)
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Re: Pickups for Gibby Explorer
« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2009, 10:06:15 PM »
What album of in flames?

Post up a couple of youtube vids; we'll try to hear through the horrible compression and advise accordingly.
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MatchooW

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Re: Pickups for Gibby Explorer
« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2009, 10:11:52 PM »
Off their latest album: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6AvFgS-tP8
My favorite song that they've done haha :)

Thanks in advance
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Re: Pickups for Gibby Explorer
« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2009, 10:36:33 PM »
definitely Miracle Man
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Re: Pickups for Gibby Explorer
« Reply #10 on: August 10, 2009, 10:38:11 PM »
That in bridge or neck?
If in bridge, what should I pair it with? (visa versa)

Thank you
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Re: Pickups for Gibby Explorer
« Reply #11 on: August 11, 2009, 01:43:18 AM »
bridge

the neck version is warm, VERY fat and fluid
but if you want a warmer neck lead tone, the cold sweat neck is unbeatable
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Re: Pickups for Gibby Explorer
« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2009, 12:20:05 PM »
Would the Cold Sweat in the neck help get the In Flames lead tone? If I remember correctly they use 6505's too.

Thanks for all your help. :)
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MatchooW

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Re: Pickups for Gibby Explorer
« Reply #13 on: August 15, 2009, 02:35:00 PM »
anyone have an idea?
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Re: Pickups for Gibby Explorer
« Reply #14 on: August 15, 2009, 02:44:49 PM »
Should be fine for it, yeah.

FWIW, I just played got off playing my new c-bomb, and I think its exactly what youre looking for in the bridge.
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