Comparison clips of my two Blackmachine B2s (Mules vs Rebel Yell/VHII)

[Nolly]

Hi guys,

Since getting my second B2 I have been asked several times how the sound differs between the two. Here's a very quick clean and dirty clip of each that I did this morning:


Quilted B2 (the older of the two):

Clean

Mid-gain

Dirty

Full mix


Burl B2:

Clean

Mid-gain

Dirty

Full mix


Some people were surprised at my choice to put Mules in the new Burl-topped B2, hopefully the dirty clip will prove that they lack nothing when it comes to high-gain.
The older B2 has a Rebel Yell bridge, VHII neck.

The dirty clip is the intro riff to Nevermore's The Psalm of Lydia

It's worth noting both guitars have brand new sets of the same brand/gauge strings and were played in quick succession with identical EQ. I also used the same pick.

[shobet]

I have to say I prefer the sound of the mules.

[FELINEGUITARS]

Your rebel Yells also have double screw coils - adds a bit of low mids and lessens top a bit in my experience

Both sounded great - Proves how uber versatile the Mules are

[FernandoDuarte]

Lovely! I love the Mule tone on all clips!! :D It's a AIV or AV?

[Nolly]

They're AIV, and the neck is unpotted :)

[FernandoDuarte]

Sweet!

I soooo wanted that Doug did one Blackmachine thick as a LP :lol: :P
May be never build, thought

[JacksonRR]

Yeah, Mules win for me. That's good stuff and beautiful guitars, sir! Was this done with an amplifier or a simulator of some type?

[Nolly]

Thanks! It's done with an Axe-FX Ultra :)

[Nadz1lla]

Yeah I think I actually prefer the Burl's tone, it seems to have a more throaty midrange going on.

Lovely stuff, mate!

[lyonk55]

A bit surprised by the Mules. I knew they were versitile, but I never thought they would be good for this kind of modern metal. Another to the list of BKPs I want, but don't have the guitars or money for  :(

[Nolly]

Here's some mid-gain rock riffing with each:

Quilt B2 mid-gain

Burl B2 mid-gain

I'll do some neck pickup comparisons over the weekend.

[Madsakre]

I LOVE THE MULES!

[JacksonRR]

Oh neck pickups... YES PLEASE! :D

[Madsakre]

How's Alnico 4 compared to alnico 5? :D

[Telerocker]

Great tones. Those Mules are fantastic.