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ericsabbath

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Re: VHII or Crawler or indeed other
« Reply #15 on: February 07, 2015, 02:21:44 PM »
I'm pretty sure properly boosted mules can do that in a les paul custom

but aren't the PG Blues meant for that?
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seancorker

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Re: VHII or Crawler or indeed other
« Reply #16 on: February 07, 2015, 05:08:05 PM »
If you can't find a tight BKP that works for a mahogany body/ ebony board, I don't think the pickup is to blame.

The problem was finding one that did both and had a the mid range I like. I've had about a dozen BK's pass through my guitars over the last decade so I think I've paid my dues fella!
Nothing sounds like a Skyline GTR ...... but BKP comes close!

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Re: VHII or Crawler or indeed other
« Reply #17 on: February 11, 2015, 08:26:36 AM »
I love the Crawler bridge but I don't see it as being right for a Les Paul, especially if it's not a bright Les Paul. Having said that, I think there are certainly enough options for you.

Mules set - Classic PAF goodness and very versatile. There's a reason it's popular.

Abraxas bridge/Mule neck - A bit more power and compression in the bridge while still being a PAF. Another very versatile set.

Emerald set - If your LP is in any way dark, the Emerald set is awesome. Beautiful tones, as tight as many ceramics but with a a real sweetness to it. The neck is one of the best BKP do.

Cold Sweat bridge/Holydiver neck - The Cold Sweat is a fantastic bridge pickup for a Les Paul and much underrated here while the Holydiver neck is the best I've ever used.
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Neck - Emerald; Cold Sweat; Crawler; Holydiver; Sinner; Trilogy Suite