Swapping Emeralds For Riff Raff/Mule In an Edwards LP

[Rubblebrother]

Hi, People, I am at the moment just wondering what difference I would get if I swapped out my Emeralds For a Riff Raff Bridge and a Mule neck in My Edwards LP, I really like the emeralds but I am very curious, how much more of an open tone would I get and Brightness from the RR/ Mule combination? I play Mainly Classic Rock and Blues. Thanks  :D

[Twinfan]

I think you'll find you'd have a brighter, sharper tone from both pickups - especially the RR  :)

[TheyCallMeVolume]

I think you'll find you'd have a brighter, sharper tone from both pickups - especially the RR  :)

Couldn't agree more!

[Telerocker]

Nothing to add to previous contributions. Why not a Mule-set? The bridge is great for classick rock too.

[ericsabbath]

my favorite set after trying a dozen different pickups (mostly BKP) in my les paul custom

[Rubblebrother]

Thanks guys, OK what are the pros and cons of a riff raff / Mule set and All Mule set  :D

[darkbluemurder]

what are the pros and cons of a riff raff / Mule set and All Mule set  :D

Riff Raff/Mule will have a sharper bridge and a stronger contrast between the bridge and neck positions. These are pros or cons depending on the way you look at it.

Cheers Stephan

[Twinfan]

Yep - it depends how much contrast you like between bridge and neck  :)

[Philly Q]

what are the pros and cons of a riff raff / Mule set and All Mule set  :D

Riff Raff/Mule will have a sharper bridge and a stronger contrast between the bridge and neck positions. These are pros or cons depending on the way you look at it.

Yep - it depends how much contrast you like between bridge and neck  :)

Is there not much contrast between the Emerald bridge and neck, then?


(I really should get round to fitting mine, shouldn't I....?  :oops:  :roll: )

[Twinfan]

What I mean is that the same wire/magnet/wind as a set usually gives a closer tone match than two different models.

In this case:

Mule = Alnico IV = slightly less winds
Riff Raff = Alnico V = slightly more winds

[Philly Q]

Got you.   :)

But the Emerald set is also AV bridge, AIV neck (both with 43 AWG wire?) so I'm assuming there's a reasonable amount of bright vs warm contrast?

[Twinfan]

I can't really remember to be honest!  :oops:  I'm guessing the winds will be closer matched...

[hunter]

The Emerald carries you more on leads, but the RR will give more crunch on the rhythm.

I like the RR but it's a tad more fight involved than with the Emmy, as the latter compresses nicely on the treble strings.

[Rubblebrother]

Thanks again for the info. I guess I want to get a more open tone but still have some bite, hence the riff raff, the emerald neck is really good but I find the bridge lacks something I want in my tone, its hard to describe, maybe its not pick sensitive enough( though I was sure it would be)  or im looking for a bit more brightness?

[Philly Q]

I can't really remember to be honest!  :oops:  I'm guessing the winds will be closer matched...

Oh well, I'll find out.... eventually.  :lol:

If I end up with the Cold Sweat set in one PRS and the Emeralds in another, it'll be interesting to compare and contrast.