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Boldaslove83

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« on: July 18, 2006, 04:06:19 PM »
So where does it get its name/who's it based off from?

Warren Haynes/Gov't Mule, perhaps?
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« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2006, 04:23:44 PM »
Spot on. But it does so much more, its a wonderful pickup that can do any style really.
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Dave Simpson

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« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2006, 06:27:04 PM »
+1 I even got it to do a little Slayer these weekend. :?  :twisted:
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Boldaslove83

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« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2006, 08:14:17 PM »
Ah, thats cool.

So when thinking in playing in that Blues-rock/slide style, with heavy Duane and Warren influence, does the Mule do the job well?

How does it compare to the Gibson Burstbucker?
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JamesHealey

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« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2006, 10:08:51 PM »
i dont like the gibson burst buckers at all, i do like the Mules though..

The gibson BB's have got that open airy tone and smoothness down really well but they're not quite as dynamic or responsive.
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« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2006, 10:18:24 PM »
I sold my gibson BB's straight away. they sounded harsh and brittle, i have Mules in the Les Paul now and its a monster. It does the blues rock thang great!
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Boldaslove83

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« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2006, 05:49:46 PM »
Ah, thats perfect. Thanks guys. :)

Just a quick question. I honestly dont know a whole lot about pickups themselves, so when it comes to me ordering my own set of the Mule's, what do I want  Alnico II or Alnico IV? And whats the difference between the two anyway?

Also, when they say Calibrated Sets, do they just mean with no pickup covers?
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PhilKing

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« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2006, 06:23:13 PM »
I would go for Alnico IV - they have a sweeter tone.  A calibrated set means that the ouput of the neck and bridge pickup are balanced, this way you can use the middle setting on the switch too.

The pickups without covers are 'open coils'.
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« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2006, 03:44:26 PM »
Hi,

I have just fitted and tested a calibrated set of nickel covered Alnico IV 'Mules' in my Les Paul Standard. Compared to my previous Alnico II 'Stormy Mondays' (which now live in my S.G.) - I would say they are tighter and more mid focused.

Bear in mind that I like a sweet tone, regardless of volume.

The Alnico IV 'Mules' have brought out more of the creamy quality of the Les Paul, Whereas the Alnico II 'Stormy Mondays' (whilst being good in the Les Paul) - have excelled at letting the thinner S.G. breathe and express it's detail better.

Thanks again to Tim at BKP for his very accurate guidance on that !

I feel it's the slightly clearer/brighter 'Stormy Mondays' for a light bodied guitar such as the S.G. or a narrow hollow body (although I have not experimented with the later) - and the sweet, focused, yet slightly more midrangey Alnico IV 'Mules' for a nice heavy Les paul.

I must say that there is no such thing (in my experience) as a bad or wrong BKP pickup. Just a better one for your guitar weight and playing style.
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« Reply #9 on: July 20, 2006, 06:44:11 PM »
From what you say, I should imagine that the the SM's would be great in a semi.
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Fourth Feline

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« Reply #10 on: July 20, 2006, 08:18:12 PM »
Yes indeed,

If I had a 'semi' I would fit Stormy Mondays without a doubt. They just sound 'right' for that timbre of guitar.

I would love to hear B.B.King ditch his muddy Gibson 490R and 498Ts and join the BKP club with 'Stormy Mondays' !   :D
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« Reply #11 on: July 21, 2006, 12:14:13 PM »
Quote from: 38thBeatle
From what you say, I should imagine that the the SM's would be great in a semi.


Having debated about what pickups I was going to put in my 335, I finally put the Riff Raff and mule back into the Les paul and ordered a set of unpotted Stormy Monday's for the 335.  Of course in the informal way I order pickups, I am not sure what magnets Tim will use!  I usually just tell him the guitar and sound I want and let him do the rest.

I think the Stormy Mondays will be brilliant in it though - Crossroads, I'm going home  :wink:
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« Reply #12 on: July 21, 2006, 04:23:33 PM »
Hiya Phil,

I am curious as to what reason makes you prefer the unpotted SMs ?

Just so I know for future reference, please confirm what sonic difference un-potted is expected to give.

Thanks !

Regards,

Derek.
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Boldaslove83

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« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2006, 04:29:06 PM »
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I would go for Alnico IV - they have a sweeter tone.  A calibrated set means that the ouput of the neck and bridge pickup are balanced, this way you can use the middle setting on the switch too.

The pickups without covers are 'open coils'.


Alright sounds like im after the Alnico IV's. Thanks guys.

Now about this Calibrated thing, are you saying that without them being Calibrated I cant use the middle position?
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« Reply #14 on: July 23, 2006, 04:41:35 PM »
When Tim winds neck and bridge pickups for the various models he winds them so they will sound the best in there separate positions as well as together. Not to say you couldn't use a different neck or bridge model together, they just might not get along as well as the neck and bridge set from the same type. :wink:
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