Author Topic: BKP for vintage Slayer? (Read 8911 times)

FinlandGregor · « **on:** September 14, 2006, 07:19:57 PM »

Okay...so maybe 20+ years isn't bloody vintage :D

At any rate, which Bareknuckle bridge pup would be a good start for getting those old King & Hanneman tones from Show No Mercy, Haunting the Chapel, and Hell Awaits? I think they had the best tone (and wrote their best songs) back in the day.

The guitar for this project is a 1988 USA BC Rich Warlock that features a bolt-on maple neck, alder body, ebony fingerboard, and Kahler 2315 tremolo. (I've got the Marshalls! :) )

Many thanks

Tol · « **Reply #1 on:** September 14, 2006, 07:22:58 PM »

Not sure, because I haven't played the pickups, but I would guess Nailbomb or Miracle Man for thrash/speed metal.

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #2 on:** September 14, 2006, 08:43:43 PM »

Miracle Man definatley.

Justice4all · « **Reply #3 on:** September 14, 2006, 10:06:07 PM »

Call me stupid, but...... if someone is trying to mimic a players "sound" why not use what they use, used? You have the Marshalls so why not the pups?

Just a thought.

OD-Black_Fire · « **Reply #4 on:** September 14, 2006, 10:39:00 PM »

They use EMG 81's. So a Miracle Man would be perfect. Slayer rocks!

JamesHealey · « **Reply #5 on:** September 15, 2006, 11:17:48 AM »

Miracle Man..

Miracle Man Matt · « **Reply #6 on:** September 15, 2006, 01:26:40 PM »

Quote

Call me stupid, but...... if someone is trying to mimic a players "sound" why not use what they use, used? You have the Marshalls so why not the pups?

You wouldn't be a very good salesmen would you? plus being able to get an EVEN BETTER sound than the originals has more sense of achievement and totally rocks.

Yea MiracleMan definately, I find it alot more defined than my 81 plus it has a sight mid scoop which I think is what Slayer tends to have. Plus even huger/tighter bass.

MMM

FinlandGregor · « **Reply #7 on:** September 15, 2006, 01:31:54 PM »

Many thanks for the replies. I wish I did know what they used back then; it would make it simpler. I've heard conflicting statements about what pups they used on those older recordings; the Dimarzio Megadrive and Super Distortion come up frequently, so I've placed an order for those two. However, I would like to use Bareknuckles. At any rate, I do know that EMG's didn't enter the picture until after Seasons in the Abyss. I don't care much for those coffinblocks anyway. They have great tightness, clarity, and punch...but they're way too bloody "dry" sounding to my ears.

Cheers 8)

Miracle Man Matt · « **Reply #8 on:** September 15, 2006, 04:30:14 PM »

get a MM and you won't be able to stop yourself playing it!!!

HTH AMPS · « **Reply #9 on:** September 16, 2006, 01:07:02 AM »

Slayer were using EMGs from the Reign In Blood era onwards so for those tones I'd suggest the Miracle Man.

For older Slayer (Hell Awaits) I'd go with something comparable with a Super Distortion - maybe the Rebel Yell or Holy Diver (????)

:twisted:

joshwilson3 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 22, 2007, 11:55:32 PM »

ericsabbath · « **Reply #11 on:** March 23, 2007, 01:54:34 AM »

painkiller sounds a lot slayerish to me :twisted:

joshwilson3 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 23, 2007, 01:10:37 PM »

Kilby · « **Reply #13 on:** March 23, 2007, 01:31:48 PM »

Quote from: Justice4all

Call me stupid, but...... if someone is trying to mimic a players "sound" why not use what they use, used? You have the Marshalls so why not the pups?

Just a thought.

It is worth mentioning that the pickups used by 'name' players often vary considerably from those available to us 'ordinary people'

Also specs change considerably over the years, the current SD JB is nothing like the original version.

Rob...

Davey · « **Reply #14 on:** March 23, 2007, 03:17:06 PM »

+1 to MM

Author Topic: BKP for vintage Slayer? (Read 8911 times)

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