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declanpearson1

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Ideal BKP's for LTD FM418 8 string
« on: July 09, 2014, 10:26:19 AM »
Hey guys!
So I finally got myself an 8 string. It's an LTD FM418 (as said in the title) and I'm starting to think about what BKP's I'm going to put in this beast. The EMG's will do for now, but their sound has never been my favourite.
The guitar has a basswood body, maple neck and rosewood fretboard. With this, I will be playing mostly djent stuff, nodding towards Monuments, Meshuggah, Glass Cloud etc, so I need something that will keep the low end tigher than a nun whilst letting the highs sing through.
What suggestions have you all got for me?
Thanks!
Declan
Ibanez S7420 w/ Juggernaut set
Charvel 375 Deluxe w/ Trilogy Suite neck, Slow Hand middle, SD Full Shred bridge
LTD FM-418 with EMGs - help!

Previous BKPs
Blackhawk w/ c bridge
Warpig w/ c bridge

declanpearson1

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Re: Ideal BKP's for LTD FM418 8 string
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2014, 12:56:19 PM »
Anybody? Helpppppp?  :sad:
Ibanez S7420 w/ Juggernaut set
Charvel 375 Deluxe w/ Trilogy Suite neck, Slow Hand middle, SD Full Shred bridge
LTD FM-418 with EMGs - help!

Previous BKPs
Blackhawk w/ c bridge
Warpig w/ c bridge

chopeth

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Re: Ideal BKP's for LTD FM418 8 string
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2014, 03:41:41 PM »
Juggernaut or miracle man. Mm is tighter but more classic and its a bit more sharp ( not shrill ) and isnt as scooped as tbe eq curve suggestes. The juggernaut is less compressed and more organic but less tight and clear. Both are optimized for basswood body and maple neck. Hope this help youˇ
mensinger arcadia 7 with miracle man bridge and cold sweat neck
g & L legacy USA HB with bareknuckle alnico warpig and mother's milk neck and middle.
mayones regius 7 baritone custom with warpigs!

Alex

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Re: Ideal BKP's for LTD FM418 8 string
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2014, 01:14:38 PM »
Juggernaut should fit your sound.
Current BKPs: Miracle Man, Nailbomb, Juggernaut, VHII
Past BKPS: Holy Diver, Trilogy Suite, Sinner, Black Dog