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Hozze

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« on: May 18, 2006, 09:23:09 AM »
Hi all.

Just quickly wanted to join in the praises and thank everyone at BKP for making such excellent pickups!

I just had my Warpig/Mule equiped Explorer delivered from Shamray Guitars (www.Shamray.net) and I have to say, these pickups are probably the best I've ever tried!

The 'Pig is just beastly, low end rumble that'll blow your pants off, yet somehow it still manages to sound open and tonefull, never edging into muddy. The mule just gives you that lovely PAF mellowness, yet has enough grunt to stay with the 'Pig with both pickups on, a GREAT combo!

My thanks once again BKP and especially to Tim who gave me lots of advice on what would really work the best for me, I'll no doubt order another set of pickups from you within the near future. Just have to figure out what I want, so much to choose from...

BTW, the pickups have ebony covers crafted by my luthier at Shamray, they're not a new option offered by BKP, so don't pester Tim about it if you like the look.  :wink:
BKPs: Warpig, Miracle Man, Cold Sweat, Mule

lulusg

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« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2006, 10:28:31 AM »
Hi Hozze, and welcome. Beautiful guitar, excellent pickup choice.  :)
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Ratrod

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« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2006, 11:14:07 AM »
Stunning guitar!

What's the story on those covers? Are they homemade?
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« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2006, 11:46:30 AM »
Quote from: Ratrod
Stunning guitar!

What's the story on those covers? Are they homemade?


HOZZE WROTE:BTW, the pickups have ebony covers crafted by my luthier at Shamray, they're not a new option offered by BKP, so don't pester Tim about it if you like the look.
Mule,Trilogy,Irish Tours,Holy Diver and Apaches.

Ratrod

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« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2006, 11:56:58 AM »
Sorry, should have read the post better. :oops:
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« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2006, 03:57:47 PM »
Wow, dude! That picture made my eyes tear up!   That is so purrrty.   I used to have a purple burst one of those, but not near as gourgeous.  Happy Shredding :D
Irish Tour/ Mule Set,    Apache Set... in Strats .... Nailbomb Bridge,Cold Sweat Neck in Ibanez S540

Hozze

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« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2006, 05:19:41 PM »
Thanks guys, she sure is a beauty. Plays and sounds as good as she looks, too.

Just went ahead and ordered another set of BKP's for my beloved old Gibson Explorer (Miracle Man bridge/Cold Sweat neck). Should hopefully be an improvement over the stock p'ups, although I'm one of the few people who actually likes the Gibson 500T bridge p'up.
BKPs: Warpig, Miracle Man, Cold Sweat, Mule

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« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2006, 07:45:15 PM »
Looks great!
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« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2006, 09:08:40 PM »
oh man that is the ultimate metal axe :twisted:
LOVING the Mules!

maliciousteve

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« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2006, 01:56:19 PM »
my god! that guitar is gorgeous

JamesHealey

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« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2006, 03:22:23 PM »
think that be the nicest explorer i ever seen.

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« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2006, 05:25:52 PM »
That's the sexiest thing I've seen all day.   8)
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« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2006, 05:48:17 PM »
That guitar looks great!!!

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« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2006, 06:55:28 PM »
It's one fine lookin gee-tar.
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« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2006, 09:29:12 PM »
I just gaze wantonly at it, it's gorgeous!
Warpig, MQ,
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