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lamp

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Modern HB for alder/maple Strat
« on: September 11, 2011, 08:50:37 PM »
I've not run this by Tim yet, but wanted to ask your opinions. I have an alder/maple Strat that currently has Trilogies in it and whilst they are brilliant, I'm finding myself yearning for a bridge humbucker.  I love the Nailbomb in my LP and I LOVE the Miracle Man in my Jagstang. I would happily go for another MM but am worried it might be a bit too much in the top end in a brighter guitar.  I've seen a lot of recommendations for the Holy Diver in this sort of guitar but am not sure, I think I would prefer a ceramic pup. Am now leaning towards the C-bomb...
Mainly playing modern hard rock, nothing very metally, standard tuning or drop D.  Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Cheers.
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Nephilim

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Re: Modern HB for alder/maple Strat
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2011, 09:04:35 PM »
For that type of music, I'd personally stick with Alnico. The Holy Diver would be a great bridge pickup for that guitar. Even the Alnico Nailbomb would be a great choice.

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Re: Modern HB for alder/maple Strat
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2011, 10:20:24 PM »
Diver would be a good choice.
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Re: Modern HB for alder/maple Strat
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2011, 02:12:24 PM »
Thanks - I've no experience of the HD, and from the descriptions just a little worried that it's not quite aggressive enough...but I am willing to be convinced otherwise...
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Re: Modern HB for alder/maple Strat
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2011, 02:18:09 PM »
I think the Holy Diver would suit you well. It's often said that it really shines through in alder.
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Re: Modern HB for alder/maple Strat
« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2011, 02:49:46 PM »
Cool, cheers, looks like we have a winner.
TS set - RY neck - ABomb bridge x2 - MQ neck - MMan bridge - MMilk neck - Sinner bridge - PDriver bridge - 10th Anniversary set - VHII bridge

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Re: Modern HB for alder/maple Strat
« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2011, 04:35:20 PM »
I would happily go for another MM but am worried it might be a bit too much in the top end in a brighter guitar. 

Mainly playing modern hard rock, nothing very metally, standard tuning or drop D. 


That screams Holydiver.

Cheers Stephan