Username: Password:
« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2

Author Topic: Mule or Blackdog?  (Read 9235 times)

TonyGibson

  • Bantamweight
  • **
  • Posts: 118
Mule or Blackdog?
« on: September 05, 2006, 07:02:19 PM »
I'm basically looking for a "bluesy" neck pickup for the following guitar:

Gibson Les Paul Studio with:
1) Mahogany body and neck
2) Ebony fingerboard
3) Maple cap

I have an MM in the bridge currently. I'd like a bluesier pickup than the MM neck but with clarity.

Should I grab the Mule or the Black Dog? What's the real sonic difference between these too? Thanks to all those who reply!

P.S. I have a pair of Mississippi Queen's in my Les Paul special which I love, but I want humbuckers in this particular Les Paul.
Logged
BKPs: Miracle Man, Cold Sweat neck, Ceramic Warpig, Mississippi Queens, Holy Divers

_tom_

  • Middleweight
  • *****
  • Posts: 8842
Mule or Blackdog?
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2006, 07:04:31 PM »
I think some people say the Mules have a smoother and more "creamy" tone (whatever thats supposed to mean :lol: ), whilst the Black Dogs have more bite, and I think philking said the neck BD can nail Page's tone on Since I've Been Loving You.
Logged

steve

  • Lightweight
  • ***
  • Posts: 798
    • http://www.cdbaby.com/stevegladman
Mule or Blackdog?
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2006, 08:51:06 PM »
The Black Dog has more mids and as i hear on the sound clips people  posted have more attack, i have the Mules and they are very warm and smooth with a balanced tone.
Logged
Mule,Trilogy,Irish Tours,Holy Diver and Apaches.

j_d_m_2006

  • Flyweight
  • *
  • Posts: 65
Mule or Blackdog?
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2006, 05:56:10 AM »
I 2nd this question! Mules or Black Dogs for my baby!?
Logged
Epi LP w/ Black Dogs

flying_v

  • Strawweight
  • *
  • Posts: 2
Mule or Blackdog?
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2006, 09:59:56 AM »
And I 3rd that question!
Logged

Elliot

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 2418
Mule or Blackdog?
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2006, 12:54:13 PM »
neck LP + blues = Mule
Logged
BKPS: Milks, P90s, Apaches, Mississippi Queens, Mules, PG Blues, BG FP 50s, e.60s strat custom set

carlaz

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 1061
Mule or Blackdog?
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2006, 04:14:19 PM »
For general "bluesy rock", the Mules have always sounded like a good choice (though for even more classy laid-back blues or blues/rock, the Stormy Mondays are very cool).  The BD clips to me all sound more midrangy, harder bite -- very Page, who often had a quite .... frenetic sound.

The Abraxas and Crawler I might think of as "hot blues/classic rock" and "heavy blues/classic rock" respectively.  They're still definitely aimed at a blues rock vibe, but are markedly hotter than real PAF-style pups.
Logged
"Lords of rock ... grace us with your mighty love ...."
http://soundcloud.com/carledlundanderson
http://soundcloud.com/espada-negra

indysmith

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 4713
    • Soundcloud
Mule or Blackdog?
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2006, 04:39:32 PM »
don't know how well a mule would balance with a MM though guys... :?
Logged
LOVING the Mules!

RorySRV

  • Bantamweight
  • **
  • Posts: 165
Mule or Blackdog?
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2006, 04:42:31 PM »
As much as I love the sound of those black dogs I would have to say Mules  :wink:

RorySRV,
Logged

broken cord

  • Lightweight
  • ***
  • Posts: 560
Mule or Blackdog?
« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2006, 05:01:46 PM »
It's been said; albeit not by me, that the Mule is the “work-horse” or Mule to handle all jobs/styles well. My vote is for the Mule. However, let it be known that I opted for a Warpig Bridge / MQ neck (ouch!), I might not be a great player but I can be aggressive.
Logged
Warpig/Mississippi Queen
Calibrated Painkillers
Nailbombs

Carlsuth

  • Junior Flyweight
  • *
  • Posts: 20
    • http://www.myspace.com/carlsuth
Mule or Blackdog?
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2006, 06:28:17 PM »
Hey, If it helps, i was asking something similar to this, and from what i was told (and from my own opinion from what i have heard from clips):

The Mules: have less output than the BDs, To me they have a sweeter tone and sound brighter and clearer.

The Blackdogs: have more output than the mules, and to me they give a darker kind of sound but they provide better distorted sounds and great bite. kinda a warm sound...

Im not sure if that helps, but it was worth a mention incase u didnt know any of that...

CS
Logged

PhilKing

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 3655
Mule or Blackdog?
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2006, 06:29:57 PM »
Tim used to use a Stormy Monday with a MM bridge, and to me the Stormy Monday is best BK HB neck blues pickup.  I have my SM neck with a Riff Raff in my Les Paul and with another SM in my 335.
Logged
So many pickups, so little time

RorySRV

  • Bantamweight
  • **
  • Posts: 165
Mule or Blackdog?
« Reply #12 on: October 19, 2006, 09:20:00 PM »
Yea I think that would be a better idea than a mule :wink:

RorySRV,
Logged

CaffeineJunkie

  • Welterweight
  • ****
  • Posts: 1306
Mule or Blackdog?
« Reply #13 on: October 19, 2006, 09:58:02 PM »
Quote from: RorySRV
Yea I think that would be a better idea because as someone has kind of hinted earlier a mule probably wouldnt mix well with a Miracle Man because of the difference in gain etc  :wink:

RorySRV,


a stormy monday has less output than a mule
Logged
PRS Starla for sale, see Seconds out section...

RorySRV

  • Bantamweight
  • **
  • Posts: 165
Mule or Blackdog?
« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2006, 07:27:15 AM »
It does  :P  :!:  :?:

What a fool I am  :D
Logged
Pages: [1] 2
« previous next »