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Re: Jackson DK2M
« Reply #15 on: November 01, 2012, 05:39:31 PM »
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Re: Jackson DK2M
« Reply #16 on: November 01, 2012, 06:11:34 PM »
One thing you could do if you bought either the aftermath or painkiller is when you buy either of em to also get a .022uf cap. I just installed one on my basswood guitar and it somehow made the Cbomb in there sound organic and smoothed out the highs. This is also with 1 meg pots so i was like "WTF" lol.

Just throwing it out there /shrug.

EDIT : By the way. The Cbomb might be a good alternative to the AM or PK. It's a bit smoother then both of them. Slight mid scoop and the lows will probably be the same as either of them.
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Re: Jackson DK2M
« Reply #17 on: November 01, 2012, 10:38:31 PM »
c-bomb should be more bass heavy than both AM and PK
the a-bomb and even the cold sweat definitely are
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Re: Jackson DK2M
« Reply #18 on: November 01, 2012, 10:57:38 PM »
A PK is likely to be pretty grindy compared to a JB in that guitar. More mids, sure, but you may find them comparatively harsh and spikey and stabby in the high mids. Hard to predict for sure, but I've heard it happen in similar guitars.

Aftermath is a better bet. C-Bomb will probably be too smooth in the mids and its highs are a kind of tailed off. A-Bomb moreso.

I havent tried the holy diver, but frankly I dont think any of the BKs I have tried fit the bill (which in the conteporaries is all of them except the HD and blackhawk, inc c-bomb and  c-pig), and from what I hear about it and have heard of it, its a decent bet.

After that, given the requirements and the guitar (very importantly) I'm surprised the miracle man hasnt been mentioned yet. Its not known for a preponderance of midrange, but its very responsive to different guitars in that regard, and I've had them in acoustically bright instruments and they've given a lot of mid presence. And, crucially, they have the possibility (in the right guitar) for screaming highs and high mids that some of the sounds you want require. Were it a mahogany instrument with a rosewood board I wouldnt recommend it, but it should work for what you want in what youre putting it in.

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Re: Jackson DK2M
« Reply #19 on: November 03, 2012, 04:25:32 PM »
So the Aftermath might be to middy, no one said too much besides CanadianMetalhead about the C-Pig yet and the Miracle Man could work? I'm even more confused now :?

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Re: Jackson DK2M
« Reply #20 on: November 03, 2012, 08:57:28 PM »
I'm even more confused now :?

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Re: Jackson DK2M
« Reply #21 on: November 03, 2012, 11:33:09 PM »
I agree with MDV. Alder guitars can be very middy you have to be careful with them.

I have also used a miracle man in alder and it worked exceptionally well more so than the aftermath which seemed quite honky in alder.
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Re: Jackson DK2M
« Reply #22 on: November 03, 2012, 11:37:31 PM »
So the Aftermath might be to middy, no one said too much besides CanadianMetalhead about the C-Pig yet and the Miracle Man could work? I'm even more confused now :?

Man Cpig is way to go for alder/maple...No doubts...Miracle man sounds more trebly with sharper highs and itīs tight as hell in that wood combo...With Cpig itīs nice balanced as it ads low end and tame some highs...Personaly I like MM better in mahogany...
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Re: Jackson DK2M
« Reply #23 on: November 03, 2012, 11:47:58 PM »
I have a Miracle Man in an Alder bodied maple/maple Gunslinger and it's great for that 80s hard rock/metal sound I like.

I never mentioned it myself as I have no idea if it'd work for the type of music you mentioned as it's a fair way off from what I know about  :lol:
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Re: Jackson DK2M
« Reply #24 on: November 04, 2012, 03:40:43 AM »
I see, so that leaves me with either the C-Pig or the MM. Any ideas for a matching neck? Since those two are really high output I guess a Coldsweat Neck for Fluid Sweeping isn't possible... suggestions?
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Re: Jackson DK2M
« Reply #25 on: November 04, 2012, 08:54:27 AM »
I have a Miracle Man in an Alder bodied maple/maple Gunslinger and it's great for that 80s hard rock/metal sound I like.

I never mentioned it myself as I have no idea if it'd work for the type of music you mentioned as it's a fair way off from what I know about  :lol:

I had MM in alder/maple wood combo before Cpig and there was nothing wrong with it...But with Cpig itīs just better...Guitar has also ebony fingerboard so that may be reason why it had that twangy highs...You know 2 guitars with same wood specs may not sound the same...
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Re: Jackson DK2M
« Reply #26 on: November 04, 2012, 08:55:27 AM »
I have a Miracle Man in an Alder bodied maple/maple Gunslinger and it's great for that 80s hard rock/metal sound I like.

I never mentioned it myself as I have no idea if it'd work for the type of music you mentioned as it's a fair way off from what I know about  :lol:

I had MM in alder/maple wood combo before Cpig and there was nothing wrong with it...But with Cpig it´s just better...Guitar has also ebony fingerboard so that may be reason why it had that twangy highs...You know 2 guitars with same wood specs may not sound the same...

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Re: Jackson DK2M
« Reply #27 on: November 04, 2012, 10:22:07 AM »
I see, so that leaves me with either the C-Pig or the MM. Any ideas for a matching neck? Since those two are really high output I guess a Coldsweat Neck for Fluid Sweeping isn't possible... suggestions?
And cheers for all the help so far guys :)

The MM neck as far as I know is like a hotter more fluid CS. However the CS will stil match up with the MM.

I'm not sure about the Cpig as I only ever tried it on its own and found it too boomy and overgained.
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Re: Jackson DK2M
« Reply #28 on: November 04, 2012, 01:07:44 PM »
Thanks a ton guys. Well I still have more than enough time before I get the PUs so I will decide between the MM and the C-Pig.

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Re: Jackson DK2M
« Reply #29 on: November 04, 2012, 08:44:54 PM »
Got an answer from Ben:

"Yes it does sound like the Miracle Man is the one for you based on your email. I have heard players mix the Miracle Man bridge with a Cold Sweat neck. Obviously the CS is a lot lower in output to the MM neck, but it is still quite fat and is not a vintage model. You will get more versatility from the pair. Something like a Nailbomb neck would balance better for output and tone and still offer something different to the MM neck.

Kind Regards,

Ben"