bk custom ? is it possible?

[WhiteRam]

Does the online shop still have that "additional info" box where you could specify additional details, or has that gone out of the window too?

Presumably you can still have minor options like the flipped magnet for PRS guitars?

Yes the box is still there Philly, I used it recently with excellent timely results and personal correspondence with Tim.  My minor option was to have a single coil bridge' polarity and wind to replace a humbucker in an HSS set.

Edit: abbreviated content.

[Philly Q]

Thanks, I'm glad that's still there!  :)

[DaveyHoran]

I'm guessing its got to the stage where all the worth while mods already exist (as other pickups in the range). Its impossible to think that BKP have not already tried every possible wind / magnet combo etc. By asking for a custom wind you are effectively asking them for a pickup that either already exists or has failed to make the cut as a BKP pickup.
 
It also seems non-productive to have so many constant variations on the production line.

A defined set of BKP tones and limited cover customisation makes business sense.

[Lucifuge]

Even some of the options that used to be available are not any more; for example the Mule used to have a choice of Alnico 2, 4, or 5, but is now only available with A4.

Edit: actually, it might have been the Stormy Monday that once had a choice of magnets, I can't exactly remember.

[Philly Q]

It was certainly common to have a choice of AII or AIV in the Stormy Monday, but I don't remember if it was ever a "clickable" option in the BKP shop.

Same with the AV Mule - a number of people have bought them in the past, but AIV was always the standard.  Looks like I've missed my chance to try AV.

[PhilKing]

The magnet choice was always a write in option and it existed on Stormy Mondays and Mules (though Alnico 5 was not a standard option, it was always a custom option).   

[pagan7]

I had a calibrated set of ceramic Nailbombs made for me with three ceramic Painkiller magnets in both bridge and neck pups , along with nickel bolt poles rather than the usual iron screws, but that was over a year ago, so yes a shame if they can't do one off customs like that anymore , but quite understandable given the success BKP are enjoying .
Perhaps a production run is possible if your name is Manson :)

[HTH AMPS]

It was certainly common to have a choice of AII or AIV in the Stormy Monday, but I don't remember if it was ever a "clickable" option in the BKP shop.

Same with the AV Mule - a number of people have bought them in the past, but AIV was always the standard.  Looks like I've missed my chance to try AV.

it's not that big of a job to change the magnet over in a pickup Philly - just take it slow and you'll be alright.

[HTH AMPS]

I had a calibrated set of ceramic Nailbombs made for me with three ceramic Painkiller magnets in both bridge and neck pups , along with nickel bolt poles rather than the usual iron screws, but that was over a year ago, so yes a shame if they can't do one off customs like that anymore , but quite understandable given the success BKP are enjoying .
Perhaps a production run is possible if your name is Manson :)

"money talks and bullshitee walks"   :lol:

Its always gonna be that way, if the money is right and there is a decent profit to be made, then why the hell not.  I understand why BKP are doing this and would expect a custom shop in the future; makes good business sense.

[FELINEGUITARS]

Perhaps a production run is possible if your name is Manson :)

I noticed more exclusive variations for Mansons in the guitar magazine this month - so I guess it does depend who you are:

Manson's ones had special covers and everything - they look like a variation on the Fender wide spaced pickups - they call it the 2B4T

To be fair Tim had told me I could have the A5 Mule for my 20th anniversary Lion sets , but Ben has said no I can't - make do with a Riff Raff or whatever.

It does make me feel like a poor relation somewhat.

[FernandoDuarte]

To be fair Tim had told me I could have the A5 Mule for my 20th anniversary Lion sets , but Ben has said no I can't - make do with a Riff Raff or whatever.

It does make me feel like a poor relation somewhat.

 :? Isn't Tim the guy who has the final word at BKP?

[FELINEGUITARS]

To be fair Tim had told me I could have the A5 Mule for my 20th anniversary Lion sets , but Ben has said no I can't - make do with a Riff Raff or whatever.

It does make me feel like a poor relation somewhat.

 :? Isn't Tim the guy who has the final word at BKP?

Ben said it as if it was Tim's decision - I found it was odd that he'd done a 180 degree reversal on what he'd discussed with me.

[FernandoDuarte]

Ben said it as if it was Tim's decision - I found it was odd that he'd done a 180 degree reversal on what he'd discussed with me.

Yes... And it sounds a little sour to me, to be fair :?

[Kiichi]

To be fair Tim had told me I could have the A5 Mule for my 20th anniversary Lion sets , but Ben has said no I can't - make do with a Riff Raff or whatever.

It does make me feel like a poor relation somewhat.

 :? Isn't Tim the guy who has the final word at BKP?

Ben said it as if it was Tim's decision - I found it was odd that he'd done a 180 degree reversal on what he'd discussed with me.

I donīt know your exact relationship or usual way of buisness with BKP, but I recon you are somewhat of a valued customer with good ties.
I would probably have confirmed this decision with Tim directly if possible, if even just in a way to ask about the reasoning for this change of mind.

After all you are a long time valued customer, stockist and we are talking about a 20th special edition line of guitars here, not any old axe or regular stocking up on PUs for regular sale.

[WhiteRam]

I recognize and understand all points of view here.  I would like to custom tweek a few BKP's myself, to the point of sitting side by side with Tim and really nailing it down.  

This gives me a worthy challenge to work towards being successful as a guitarist &/or composer.  It's a goal with a reward if I produce the worth.  So from my point of view I actually like how BKP is setting new boundaries.

Not many products I would endorse just for the money, I have to strongly like it.  Also, after reading this thread, I asked myself...would I rather have BKP stock offerings in my guitar or pampered custom work from anyone else.  I'll take BKP.

Nobody has the meticulous quality of componetry, the overwhelming harmonics under gain, quiet single coils, and pinch harmonic voicings that one can choose their preference of just by tweeking the height...holy sh*t!, and we all know it's immeasurable how sensitive BKP's are as we fine tune.  

Some very kind gentlemen on this forum of which I'm respectful, not making an argument, just some thoughts. :)