Which BKP in Jackson RR24?

[IAMBR00TALZ]

Hi guys, first post.  Which bareknuckle should I get for the bridge of my Jackson RR24?  It is alder, with pale neck and FB, and has a FR. I  love extremley tight lows, crunchy but articulate mids, and smooth but cutting highs.  My amp is a Mesa Mark III.  I play prog metal, thrash, death, jazz and other things.  I would like a bit of versitality.  Mostly for rhythms.  Thanks :)

Also, I was thinking the painkiller would be great, but idk how it would be in alder.

[syr2012]

AV Warpigs sound like they'll do the trick.

[IAMBR00TALZ]

AV Warpigs sound like they'll do the trick.

Wow!  I just found a Holy diver for $97!  You think I should get it as opposed to the painkiller or warpig?  Keep in mind, tightness is extremley important to me, and I like as much as possible.

[syr2012]

Holy Divers are supposed to be something wonderful in alder, but if you need extreme tightness you might want to look around for a ceramic that won't get too bright. You should shoot Tim an email (he'll definitely know what you want), and/or wait for the more experienced users to confuse you with their various opinions.
In terms of the Holy Diver, I have one and I think it's great. It's extremely versatile, and thick with not-too-high highs, good lows, and great mids, but definitely not the tightest that Bare Knuckle has to offer.

[IAMBR00TALZ]

Holy Divers are supposed to be something wonderful in alder, but if you need extreme tightness you might want to look around for a ceramic that won't get too bright. You should shoot Tim an email (he'll definitely know what you want), and/or wait for the more experienced users to confuse you with their various opinions.
In terms of the Holy Diver, I have one and I think it's great. It's extremely versatile, and thick with not-too-high highs, good lows, and great mids, but definitely not the tightest that Bare Knuckle has to offer.

I emailed tim, he reccomended the painkiller.  But i'm thinking it would be too bright in alder/maple.  If I get it, i will pay $150.  And my amp is arleady tight.  So idk.

[syr2012]

Holy Divers are supposed to be something wonderful in alder, but if you need extreme tightness you might want to look around for a ceramic that won't get too bright. You should shoot Tim an email (he'll definitely know what you want), and/or wait for the more experienced users to confuse you with their various opinions.
In terms of the Holy Diver, I have one and I think it's great. It's extremely versatile, and thick with not-too-high highs, good lows, and great mids, but definitely not the tightest that Bare Knuckle has to offer.

I emailed tim, he reccomended the painkiller.  But i'm thinking it would be too bright in alder/maple.  If I get it, i will pay $150.  And my amp is arleady tight.  So idk.

From what I've heard, it won't be too bright in alder/maple. I maintain that the Holy Diver is certainly one hell of a pickup, but if you want the BR00TALZ, and you play downtuned (I'm not sure if you do), then you'll be better off with the painkiller. But if you're unsure, I'm sure the man won't mind if you say so.

[Antag]

I have a Painkiller in a Jackson KV2.  It is bright (but not excessively so) & very tight.   Clip here. KV2+PK=great metal guitar :twisted:

However, I also have the Holy Diver in a Jackson RR1T (& several other guitars :)) - it sounds absolutely wonderful in guitars with alder bodies or maple neck-thru/alder body wings.  It can do pretty much any flavour of metal though like syr2012 says, it not the best in the BKP range for extreme down-tuned technical death metal.  It can handle a certain amount of downtuning though.  Clips here,  here, here,  here & here :)

If you want the most versatility (the RR24 has no neck pickup?), then HD might be the way to go.  It would certainly be my first choice & sounds you have the opportunity to get one at a good price...

[gwEm]

i have a painkiller in an rr24.. it is bright, no question - went to a 350k pot and it works well now - crushing tightness and attack. holy diver might be a better option in retrospect due to the sweeter high end.

[Chris Swollenballs]

Oh hai, Spirit Crusher.

I used a Painkiller in an Alder/Maple/Ebony combo ESP and it became hands down my favorite pickup ever.

[IAMBR00TALZ]

I have a Painkiller in a Jackson KV2.  It is bright (but not excessively so) & very tight.   Clip here. KV2+PK=great metal guitar :twisted:

However, I also have the Holy Diver in a Jackson RR1T (& several other guitars :)) - it sounds absolutely wonderful in guitars with alder bodies or maple neck-thru/alder body wings.  It can do pretty much any flavour of metal though like syr2012 says, it not the best in the BKP range for extreme down-tuned technical death metal.  It can handle a certain amount of downtuning though.  Clips here,  here, here,  here & here :)

If you want the most versatility (the RR24 has no neck pickup?), then HD might be the way to go.  It would certainly be my first choice & sounds you have the opportunity to get one at a good price...

Well, im mostly playing in standard.  I don't really play brootz, I play more along the lines of death and cynic.  I also play some thrash and jazz.  I thinki i will get the holy diver.

[IAMBR00TALZ]

Oh hai, Spirit Crusher.

I used a Painkiller in an Alder/Maple/Ebony combo ESP and it became hands down my favorite pickup ever.

:twisted:

[Davey]

when tim suggests, you listen!





but i recommend a C-pig ;)

[gwEm]

when tim suggests, you listen!

definitely, though i have the actual pickup/guitar combo in question. it works, but i'm sticking by my holy diver suggestion ;)

[syr2012]

I have a Painkiller in a Jackson KV2.  It is bright (but not excessively so) & very tight.   Clip here. KV2+PK=great metal guitar :twisted:

However, I also have the Holy Diver in a Jackson RR1T (& several other guitars :)) - it sounds absolutely wonderful in guitars with alder bodies or maple neck-thru/alder body wings.  It can do pretty much any flavour of metal though like syr2012 says, it not the best in the BKP range for extreme down-tuned technical death metal.  It can handle a certain amount of downtuning though.  Clips here,  here, here,  here & here :)

If you want the most versatility (the RR24 has no neck pickup?), then HD might be the way to go.  It would certainly be my first choice & sounds you have the opportunity to get one at a good price...

Well, im mostly playing in standard.  I don't really play brootz, I play more along the lines of death and cynic.  I also play some thrash and jazz.  I thinki i will get the holy diver.

In that case, you might want something a bit more organic. I don't know enough about the painkiller to be sure, but it might be a bit much if you like those calm tunes. Go for the holydiver (pics or it didn't happen), especially if you like cleans. I haven't heard much good about the bridge PK's cleans.

[IAMBR00TALZ]

I have a Painkiller in a Jackson KV2.  It is bright (but not excessively so) & very tight.   Clip here. KV2+PK=great metal guitar :twisted:

However, I also have the Holy Diver in a Jackson RR1T (& several other guitars :)) - it sounds absolutely wonderful in guitars with alder bodies or maple neck-thru/alder body wings.  It can do pretty much any flavour of metal though like syr2012 says, it not the best in the BKP range for extreme down-tuned technical death metal.  It can handle a certain amount of downtuning though.  Clips here,  here, here,  here & here :)

If you want the most versatility (the RR24 has no neck pickup?), then HD might be the way to go.  It would certainly be my first choice & sounds you have the opportunity to get one at a good price...

Well, im mostly playing in standard.  I don't really play brootz, I play more along the lines of death and cynic.  I also play some thrash and jazz.  I thinki i will get the holy diver.

In that case, you might want something a bit more organic. I don't know enough about the painkiller to be sure, but it might be a bit much if you like those calm tunes. Go for the holydiver (pics or it didn't happen), especially if you like cleans. I haven't heard much good about the bridge PK's cleans.

Damn, the holy diver is gone!