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ArmyGuitar

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PUPs for a Custom V
« on: April 02, 2011, 08:25:10 AM »
New to the board and I have been hearing alot about BK pups for awhile now.  I figured new guitar, lets give them a shot.  I am having a Custom V built, all Mahogony with Ebony Board.  The body will be  1.75 to 2.0 thick with .25 flamed maple top.   I am into all things Rock, I love the 80's and the more Modern sound the most.  I am not so much into the Heavy Metal scene, but I guess that would depend on what someone's definition of metal.  I would say Ramstein, BFMV. Disturbed, and similar is about as heavy as I go.  But AC/DC, Ozzy, Priest, and that group, then Alterbridge, WolfMother, Black Stone Cherry, Airbourne, Seether,Nickelback and that group is what I am into the most.  I have a very good tube amp that can get most of the tones, and for the heavier stuff I have to run effects.  I want the sound to be tight/articulate/defined.  I mainly am a rhythm player now, but as I progress I want to be proficient at both.  What can you guys recommend?

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Re: PUPs for a Custom V
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2011, 01:30:41 PM »
holy diver calibrated set will cover all the tones you need.

check this thread to see what they sound like in my mahogany flying V

http://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=22472.0

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Re: PUPs for a Custom V
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2011, 10:46:25 PM »
Have a look at the Stockholms. I think they do great in a V.
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Re: PUPs for a Custom V
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2011, 10:43:07 AM »
Tim got back with me and suggested Cold Sweat's
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Re: PUPs for a Custom V
« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2011, 11:46:42 AM »
Quote from: Telerocker on April 03, 2011, 10:46:25 PM
Have a look at the Stockholms. I think they do great in a V.

i fitted hot P90s in a V once, and they didn't exactly work out (were fairly dark sounding) - however they weren't BKP Stockholms.
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Re: PUPs for a Custom V
« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2011, 06:10:57 PM »
Quote from: gwEm on April 04, 2011, 11:46:42 AM
Quote from: Telerocker on April 03, 2011, 10:46:25 PM
Have a look at the Stockholms. I think they do great in a V.

i fitted hot P90s in a V once, and they didn't exactly work out (were fairly dark sounding) - however they weren't BKP Stockholms.

I think you have a lot more experience with V's then I have. I just like P90's in mahogany. You could be right that the Stockholms would be a little dark, but I don't know them. Just liked the clips.
« Last Edit: April 04, 2011, 11:42:32 PM by Telerocker »
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Re: PUPs for a Custom V
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2011, 09:35:21 PM »
my p90 equipped V is far from dark
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Re: PUPs for a Custom V
« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2011, 11:43:23 PM »
When Tim says Cold Sweats, listen to him. He knows his pu's best.
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Re: PUPs for a Custom V
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2011, 08:13:34 AM »
hey thanks for the help guys.  Now I just need to find a US vendor to give the CS's a shot.
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Re: PUPs for a Custom V
« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2011, 11:22:49 AM »
Quote from: ArmyGuitar on April 05, 2011, 08:13:34 AM
hey thanks for the help guys.  Now I just need to find a US vendor to give the CS's a shot.

http://www.axepalace.com/pickup_order.asp

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ArmyGuitar

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Re: PUPs for a Custom V
« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2011, 05:49:47 PM »
I have also gotten a PK recommendation, any thoughts on that?
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Re: PUPs for a Custom V
« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2011, 06:28:38 PM »
A PK has emphasized uppermids. A bit more mid then the CS. Not a bad choice at all, I think.
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