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pedrozepelim

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I need an aggressive Mule!
« on: May 04, 2011, 09:35:31 PM »
Like the subject states, need some meaner and higher output Mule sounding pickups, for a slightly bright Les Paul Custom.

What's you opinion, guys?
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Re: I need an aggressive Mule!
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2011, 09:41:00 PM »
check out emeralds and black dogs and holy divers
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Re: I need an aggressive Mule!
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2011, 10:06:05 PM »
that's the abraxas

the diver sounds absolutely nothing like a mule

the black dog might work too
quite fat and smooth, with a darker top end
« Last Edit: May 04, 2011, 10:07:58 PM by Eric Hellstyle »
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Re: I need an aggressive Mule!
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2011, 10:06:47 PM »
I don't find Emeralds, Black Dogs or Holy Divers to be "aggressive", just punchy.

The first thing I thought of reading the thread title was Riff Raffs.....
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Re: I need an aggressive Mule!
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2011, 10:08:19 PM »
Quote from: Eric Hellstyle on May 04, 2011, 10:06:05 PM
that's the abraxas

the diver sounds absolutely nothing like a mule

yeah i see what you're saying, i misinterpreted as more aggressive alnico pickup if I'm honest. Never tried an abraxas.
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Re: I need an aggressive Mule!
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2011, 10:17:48 PM »
Abraxas indeed, sort of a hotrodded Mule.
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Re: I need an aggressive Mule!
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2011, 11:17:35 PM »
This screams Black Dogs
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Re: I need an aggressive Mule!
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2011, 11:40:00 PM »
I thought the Abraxas was a smoother sort of tone than the Mule, but I only played them quickly years ago through fairly quiet amps at Music Live, so my judgement may be a bit clouded! VHII seemed to have a similar vibe but with a bit more output and bite.
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Re: I need an aggressive Mule!
« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2011, 02:41:23 AM »
I also want the answer to this question, but from what I've heard the Abraxas are like hotrodded Mules.
On the same note do Mules sound muddy in the neck?
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Re: I need an aggressive Mule!
« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2011, 05:58:40 AM »
Alnico V mules maybe? Might be a no enough of what you want, but it should get you closer as well.
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Re: I need an aggressive Mule!
« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2011, 09:15:44 AM »
Quote from: ztikmaen on May 05, 2011, 02:41:23 AM
I also want the answer to this question, but from what I've heard the Abraxas are like hotrodded Mules.

I don't think there is one, catch-all "answer". There are several PAF-style pickups in the range, which one is correct for you depends on your guitar and what you're after.
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Re: I need an aggressive Mule!
« Reply #11 on: May 05, 2011, 09:19:42 AM »
If looking for a hike in output I would have suggested looking at the Crawler - especially if your LP is a bit bright.
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Re: I need an aggressive Mule!
« Reply #12 on: May 05, 2011, 09:24:46 AM »
Quote from: Twinfan on May 04, 2011, 10:06:47 PM
I don't find Emeralds, Black Dogs or Holy Divers to be "aggressive", just punchy.

The first thing I thought of reading the thread title was Riff Raffs.....

yes, i tend to agree twinfan. but on the other hand, higher output is mentioned.

i'm going to suggest the vh2s.. the crawler and emeralds are good, but for me don't have that aggressive attack.
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Re: I need an aggressive Mule!
« Reply #13 on: May 05, 2011, 09:34:44 AM »
Yep, I agree gwEm - VHIIs would give that 'snap' along with higher output  :)
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Re: I need an aggressive Mule!
« Reply #14 on: May 05, 2011, 10:08:20 AM »
for aggressive Mules you want an Abraxas - they are fat, but have no shortage of grunt if you want it.

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