BareKnuckle Mules Gibson Sg Zoot Suit

[goldfinger]

Hi, I'm new to the forum but thought I'd post my initial reaction having fitted a new set of Mules to my Rainbow Sg Zoot suit (a marmite of an sg if ever there was one!).
I had BK pots fitted (push pull tone to coil split) and a NOS Russian Paper and oil cap. I was going to fit a BK cap but there's was no way it would fit in the small control cavity of this guitar. Feline guitars in Croydon did the work for me and made a lovely tidy job of it, highly recommend them!
The guitar sounds awesome with these pickups and I'm over the moon with the sound. I'll get some recordings posted when I have a spare moment. Here's a pic for now.....

[TheyCallMeVolume]

Looks great, hope it sounds as good as it looks. What made you go with the BKP engraved covers?

[goldfinger]

Originally I was going to get multi coloured bobbins and go rainbow crazy but decided against it, engraved pickups was just a way to keep it flashy looking I guess.
It was a tricky choice to find what would suit it looks wise but I'm pleased with result. Most importantly though, it sounds great!

[Telerocker]

Nice you like them. I play a lot of different styles with Mules. Great pickups.
Thread should be in Users Gallery I think.

[Philly Q]

Wow, that is a remarkable looking SG!  I don't know if I like it or not (sorry!), but it is a bold statement.  Glad you're happy with the Mules.  :D

[goldfinger]

Ah sorry, if this is in the wrong place, i posted from my phone....always a potential c--k up! Will the mods move it?
@Philly Q -  Ha, no worries...I've had less diplomatic reactions it that that!
I've always had a soft spot for crazy looking guitars, not sure why....maybe it makes up for mediocre playing?!

[Philly Q]

@Philly Q -  Ha, no worries...I've had less diplomatic reactions it that that!
I've always had a soft spot for crazy looking guitars, not sure why....maybe it makes up for mediocre playing?!

Ha!  If that was the case I'd have the craziest looking guitar collection ever, instead of my rather conservative hoard of plain jane LP Juniors etc.  :lol:

[richard]

I remember the mixed reactions to the Zoot Suit when it came out but that one looks really good and the engraved pickups look great, a really good match.

[goldfinger]

Thanks, I'm pleased I went chrome rather than anything too crazy.
I was a little confused as to what pickups to go for as I had no reference points of what guitars of this construction sound like, i just new that the 500t and 498r pickups that were in there originally were way too hot for my taste.
I was planning on the Mississippi Queens but after chatting with the Bareknuckle guys the Mules were ordered.
They suit my style and the guitar really well. Loving the both pickup split coil sound at the moment!

[ericsabbath]

is it gay that I wanna lick that lollipop?

[itamar101]

is it gay that I wanna lick that lollipop?

Yes.

[Telerocker]

I wonder how heavy this SG is. Looks like a heavyweight with all these glued layers.

[goldfinger]

It's definitely heavier than a standard sg but it's not a crazy back breaker. The nice thing about the slightly heavier than normal body is that the guitar balances perfectly rather than having the neck trying to point to the ground all the time.
I've never weighed it but it feel similar in weight to my Mexican Fender Cabronita (bin gay colour scheme!).

[Philly Q]

What's it made of, laminated birch was it?  I guess there's almost as much glue as wood, so no idea what effect that has on tone.

I imagine the neck must be very rigid and stable, though.  No dead spots!

[38thBeatle]

Well I think it looks kind of groovy. Not one I'd pick but but I can see the appeal. I am glad that you have got the tone you are after.