Author Topic: the big day is here! which pickups? (Read 2557 times)

ChrisB619 · « **on:** September 22, 2006, 11:48:16 AM »

Well, it's pay day, and i am about to buy some new bkp's.

But i don't know which one's to get!!!

I'm gonna get a H/S/S set. with a trilogy suite in the middle and neck but overwound to 13k (on the reccomendation) of tim, but i'm still a bit stuck on the bridge!!

I want something that sounds absolutely huge, but that can pierce through with harmonics and sounds sweet to solo on. I also don't want a cold sweat, i have one in the type of guitar already :D :D

Cheers for any advice guys.

Chris

gingataff · « **Reply #1 on:** September 22, 2006, 12:05:42 PM »

Miracle Man.

ChrisB619 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 22, 2006, 12:14:30 PM »

would a miracle man sound as good as it would in a les paul in a jackson dinky though??? What about a nailbomb???

Antag · « **Reply #3 on:** September 22, 2006, 12:35:56 PM »

Holy Diver :)

Antag · « **Reply #4 on:** September 22, 2006, 12:46:55 PM »

Let me clarify - Holy Diver has a massive thick tone & is is really nice to solo on. It's probably my favourite BKP :)

However on reflection, if you're getting such beefy singles the Miracle Man is probably a better bet. I have an MM in my alder Warmoth strat & it does sound good. Probably does the "pierce through with harmonics" a bit better too....

PhilKing · « **Reply #5 on:** September 23, 2006, 12:13:12 PM »

I have the Holy Diver with Trilogy's. It is a very 80's tone, don't know if that is the sound you are after. The MM has more drive and controlled bass.

Muzzzz · « **Reply #6 on:** September 24, 2006, 09:20:29 AM »

Ahh, wise choice with the trilogy. i have a Nailbomb/trilogy/trilogy set.
I'm not sure if the nailbomb would really be for you, there are probably 'creamier' pickups available... but i love my nailbomb, it's prefect for what i play, it really rips through and it's EQ is beautifully balanced.

Just posted this coz i don't own any of the other pickups you guys are talking about.