Author Topic: Best BKP for thrash (Read 13580 times)

Ratrod · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2006, 06:14:25 PM »

Click the link below for chugga chugga Warpig riffing.

http://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=469&highlight=suicide

tewboss · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2006, 06:35:49 PM »

I'd also recommend the Nailbomb. It's a good replacement for a Seymour Duncan JB (which can sound muddy) that was used by Dave Mustaine etc. As far as I'm aware thrash bands didn't use active electronics until Metallica started the trend. I've got Nailbombs in my guitar and they are so much clearer than the JB in my other guitar.

38thBeatle · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2006, 07:00:41 PM »

I will just chip in and say welcome to the forum- can't help with pups suggestions as I am a single coil type but it'll be interesting to see if you decide to get BKPs ( they are wonderful) and what you think when you have them.

hobleguitars · « **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2006, 10:37:30 PM »

Hey, welcome. I play the same genre's you do (i.e. thrash a la megadeth, death angel, etc.) and bought a Miracle Man for the bridge of my LP. With my anti-thrash set up (due to playing in a pop/rock group as well) I've still managed to pull off galloping/thrashing basslines and screaming middly-meeee solos just off that bridge pup.

I'd heartily recommend it for what you're playing, as the tight bass response means it's just as fun to chug along as it is too wail.

lulusg · « **Reply #19 on:** February 14, 2006, 02:53:04 AM »

:)
Hi there. This is the SG with Warpigs. They have a clean, clear and well defined sound, they are very versatile indeed.

Miracle Man Matt · « **Reply #20 on:** February 14, 2006, 03:32:14 AM »

Mate seriously, go for the Miracleman i reckon.

The MM is made for soloing!!!!!! so no worries about that, harmonics are nearly easier than my 81, but sound alot better and clearer! it also is the clearest PU I have and stomps on the 81.

The 81 is more mid heavy and has less top end which gives it alot of the chuggyness (bands such as megadeth, pantera, metallica all use EMG 81's)

The MM I find even tighter than the 81 and has a ton more bass ( mine has dual allen head screws for even more bass and top!). You might want to remember to boost some of the mids on the amp as the MM has a slight dip in the mids, which makes fast runs very fluid and smooth, but for stuff like metallica which has alot of mids, just remember to compensate.

Anyway hope this helps

MMM

Tim · « **Reply #21 on:** February 14, 2006, 08:15:11 AM »

Hi and welcome to the forum!

Couple of things first-I'm not against mentioning other makers p/ups and infact if applicable will recommend some if a BKP is not suitable however as we run and pay for the forum we watch it's content.If other members report posts as spamming we have to act.Please don't think it's a BKP only forum although most come here to find out about them, discuss usage etc.

OK, my suggestion would be the Miracle Man for serious heavy riffage.The bottom end is nice and tight, very fast and responsive with a nice cut in the highs that is neither shrill or dull.

To answer Tom's thread, we do make an Alnico V Miracle Man, it's normally used in the neck against a MM bridge but that doesn't mean it can't be used in a bridge slot.The main difference is in the bass response-it's warmer and not so surgically tight.

If you want anymore help don't hesitate to PM/email me :D

dave_mc · « **Reply #22 on:** February 14, 2006, 06:17:52 PM »

Quote from: Miracle Man Matt

The 81 is more mid heavy and has less top end which gives it alot of the chuggyness (bands such as megadeth, pantera, metallica all use EMG 81's)

er..... megadeth use the duncan jb, and pantera/dime used a bill lawrence (or more recently, dimebucker...)

:twisted:

genocidal tendencies · « **Reply #23 on:** February 14, 2006, 07:13:44 PM »

and metallica didn't use EMGs either when they did their thrashier stuff, either.

dave_mc · « **Reply #24 on:** February 14, 2006, 09:22:42 PM »

^true.

:twisted:

JBASHORUN · « **Reply #25 on:** February 17, 2006, 06:47:17 PM »

Thanks a lot guys... and sorry for the delay in replying... my inbox sent the emails to the junkmail folder, so I completely 4got about this topic.

Well, I currently have the EMG active Zakk Wylde set in my Gibson SG. Thats an 81 and 85. Its funny actually, because I don't particularly like Zakk Wylde's songs. But I heard some other guys like Metallica used them (not sure if thats true), but thats what inspired me to get them. I think they're okay, but nothing special... very hyped up though!

From what I've heard in the audio clips, and from what you guys have been saying, I think its gonna have to be the Miracle Man. I bought a Washburn Flying V recently, and I might try popping one in that to see how it sounds.

Gotta be worth trying....

Thanks again,

Jb

JBASHORUN · « **Reply #26 on:** February 17, 2006, 06:58:10 PM »

btw... TwilightOdyssey: I thought the MM thrash clip was great! Nice opening riffs, but still good for the treble string stuff toward the end.

HobleGuitars: You have good taste, glad to hear there are more thrash-heads out there!

genocidal tendencies · « **Reply #27 on:** February 17, 2006, 07:50:09 PM »

^^metallica use EMGs, but not the ZW set. Last time I checked, hammett usually uses a 81/89 pair while hetfield uses a 81/60 pair. I think he does use the 89 sometimes aswell, though.

dave_mc · « **Reply #28 on:** February 17, 2006, 09:48:17 PM »

^doesn't hammett sometimes use dual 81's as well?

Muttley · « **Reply #29 on:** February 17, 2006, 10:09:03 PM »

Quote from: JBASHORUN

...glad to hear there are more thrash-heads out there!

Another thrash-head here, although I don't really play thrash as such.

Favourites are Overkill, and I love Testament, Anthrax, early Megadeth and Death Angel too. :)

Muttley

Author Topic: Best BKP for thrash (Read 13580 times)

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