Author Topic: Just ordered another set of Holy Divers. (Read 7115 times)

Trendkiller · « **on:** February 01, 2006, 02:43:09 PM »

Hi.
Just wanna share...IMO these pickups are just great.
I had to get another pair to go into my main guitar now, a 1970 LPC.
My Jackson KingV "Korina" with HD's sounds just BIG and bad, fat tone, great harmonics, clear, smooth sustain....
Killer for rock and metal.
These are my fave BKP's so far.
Btw, I also have a pair of VHII's and the MM in two other LP's, these are also are real good.
I guess I'll have these HD's next week, some nice things wating for.
:) 8)

T.

www.trendkillerweb.com

Muso · « **Reply #1 on:** February 01, 2006, 03:01:29 PM »

You should try Nailbombs, I really like em.

Ced777 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2006, 08:30:01 PM »

I received my new HD set and must say that they rock!
The NB is more of an extreme take-no-prisoner side. More gain. The HD bridge is very versatile, very good for classic to modern rock and hard rock. Maybe a bit smoother than the NB.

_tom_ · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2006, 10:06:50 PM »

I take it the LPC is a Les Paul Custom or Classic? When you get em installed, can you let me or the forum know how it sounds in that? I'm thinkin (yet again :roll:) about replacing the Mules with something with a bit more power, and the new HD sounds like that kinda pickup. Is the new one an Alnico V magnet or still ceramic? Its either these or VHII for a vintage hot!

Tim · « **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2006, 08:30:31 AM »

They're Alnico V and like CED said, they rock 8)

Ced777 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2006, 09:19:16 AM »

Yes Alnico V. They push a lot more than The Mule! More mids than the Mule too.
The VHII has less mids and fatness, and sparklier and brighter treble to my ears.
If VHII are vintage hot, HD are vintage hot hot!

_tom_ · « **Reply #6 on:** February 04, 2006, 05:21:10 PM »

Hmm I didnt try the HD's at Music Live, only VHII's, Abraxas and Warpigs.. I think the HD could well be too much output for me but I dunno if I will find that much of a difference between VHII's and Mules, in terms of output and "push".. I guess I also want it easier to get harmonics out, Mules make me work too hard :P I shoulda tried more out head to head!

Ced777 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 04, 2006, 05:58:00 PM »

I played Mule and VHII.
VHII make harmonics jump easily from the board. VHII cut through in heavy distortion with beauty. More power than Mule, you can hear it.
But The Mule has gorgeous mids (better than the VH mids). I really like both pickups though.

dave_mc · « **Reply #8 on:** February 04, 2006, 06:05:14 PM »

arg, all this recent love for the holy diver isn't exactly making my choices any easier!

:twisted:

PhilKing · « **Reply #9 on:** February 05, 2006, 01:33:21 PM »

Quote from: _tom_

Hmm I didnt try the HD's at Music Live, only VHII's, Abraxas and Warpigs.. I think the HD could well be too much output for me but I dunno if I will find that much of a difference between VHII's and Mules, in terms of output and "push".. I guess I also want it easier to get harmonics out, Mules make me work too hard :P I shoulda tried more out head to head!

The only set of the new Holydivers at Music Live were in a box! Tim hadn't finished the spec on them, he was still debating over 2 different winds. I got the set in the box, though I have reviewed them as Rebel Yells. I also have the alternate wind coming. All I can tell you is that they are the pickups I turn to most for classic rock. I agree with everything Trendkiller says about them.

_tom_ · « **Reply #10 on:** February 05, 2006, 02:10:21 PM »

Quote from: PhilKing

Quote from: _tom_
Hmm I didnt try the HD's at Music Live, only VHII's, Abraxas and Warpigs.. I think the HD could well be too much output for me but I dunno if I will find that much of a difference between VHII's and Mules, in terms of output and "push".. I guess I also want it easier to get harmonics out, Mules make me work too hard :P I shoulda tried more out head to head!

The only set of the new Holydivers at Music Live were in a box! Tim hadn't finished the spec on them, he was still debating over 2 different winds. I got the set in the box, though I have reviewed them as Rebel Yells. I also have the alternate wind coming. All I can tell you is that they are the pickups I turn to most for classic rock. I agree with everything Trendkiller says about them.

Oh right :lol: Do you think a new HD would work well in the bridge with a neck Mule, in an LP? I LOVE the Mules tone but sometimes I find myself wanting more edge in the bridge position..Its a choice between HD, maybe RY, VHII and Black Dogs, I still wanna keep the nice LP tone.

PhilKing · « **Reply #11 on:** February 05, 2006, 02:21:36 PM »

Quote from: _tom_

Oh right :lol: Do you think a new HD would work well in the bridge with a neck Mule, in an LP? I LOVE the Mules tone but sometimes I find myself wanting more edge in the bridge position..Its a choice between HD, maybe RY, VHII and Black Dogs, I still wanna keep the nice LP tone.

If you order the new HD, I think you will love the tone if you like lots of harmonic feedback. If not, the Black Dog would be my next choice, but then you are going for the Jimmy Page tone.

_tom_ · « **Reply #12 on:** February 05, 2006, 02:33:24 PM »

Hmm yeah I just want a general LP tone still, thats why I was worried about VHIIs in an LP as it might take away some of the LP goodness! Sounded great in the PRS though.. I thought I'd like Abraxas as its just a hotter Mule (or so I heard somewhere I think) but it seemed too thick for my liking.. So do HD's still retain the classic LP tone, or would they be too high output for stuff like Led Zeppelin, GnR, ACDC etc? Sorry for thread hijacking but it is on topic with the rest of the thread and maybe someone else could benefit from my questions :lol:

Remember, I basically want my Mule but with a bit more grit/output and edge to it in the bridge position :D

Ced777 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 05, 2006, 02:49:51 PM »

Quote from: _tom_

So do HD's still retain the classic LP tone, or would they be too high output for stuff like Led Zeppelin, GnR, ACDC etc?
(...)
Remember, I basically want my Mule but with a bit more grit/output and edge to it in the bridge position :D

HDs have really more output than Mules. More turned towards the hard-rock/heavy thing (NB being more "metal" or hot shred stuff) to my ears. Sure you can do classic rock with them (and a lot of things), but they scream easily and have lots of mids.

Abraxas or Emerald but maybe could they do the trick for you. I tried the Emerald and it was a nice pickup. If your LP has lots of natural mids, the VHII could fit the bill too. It's not mid-scooped. It has more presence and edge than the NB without being too hot or modern.

Ced777 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 07, 2006, 05:29:57 PM »

The more I play the new Holy Diver (bridge), the more it makes me think about the JB, but without the high mid spike (and with a bit more and tighter bass). Lots of presence, it sings and cut very well. Never thin or ear-piercing (note: my guitar has mahogany body) but huge authority. Good rhythm job, but really shines for lead stuff IMHO (harmonics just fly from the board). If you play in a two guitars band, you will take a lot of place and your second guitarist will curse you, for sure! :twisted:

Tip of the day: give him a Nailbomb bridge and he will smile again. :D The NB lean towards the Duncan Distortion (but with more organic mids) to my ears, perfect for heavy rythm stuff.