Author Topic: Dumb question about Warpig open-poled pickups (Read 2499 times)

TonyGibson · « **on:** January 15, 2007, 08:54:27 PM »

The only picture I've seen of an open-poled Warpig had allen bolts for the poles. Is that a feature? Or can Warpigs look like "standard" open poled pickups like so:

http://www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=609

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octavio_amzer · « **Reply #1 on:** January 15, 2007, 08:58:38 PM »

warpigs normally are made with a 2 row of allen or screws, a "pair" of the same type open or covered. You can always ask Tim for a special personalized pickup. (like 1 row of allen and another row of screws for example)

TonyGibson · « **Reply #2 on:** January 15, 2007, 09:28:36 PM »

Quote from: octavio_amzer

warpigs normally are made with a 2 row of allen or screws, a "pair" of the same type open or covered. You can always ask Tim for a special personalized pickup. (like 1 row of allen and another row of screws for example)

Thanks! I was wondering if getting "normal" pole pieces would even be possible for a Warpig...I would think that the allen bolts would allow for more output? Just a guess. I will ask Tim though.

indysmith · « **Reply #3 on:** January 15, 2007, 09:42:05 PM »

i think they enhance Bass response. if you need the 'standard' look i'm sure that Tim could wind to compensate for that

Tricalibur · « **Reply #4 on:** January 16, 2007, 04:19:28 AM »

^ +1
It'll affect the tone. Negatively most likely.

PhilKing · « **Reply #5 on:** January 16, 2007, 12:17:38 PM »

I have a Warpig in raw nickel with standard polepieces and it is still a monster pickup. Tim didn't say anything about the tone being affected when we were discussing the pickup. BK's pole screws are all mild steel and I think that because of this there will not be that much difference.

TonyGibson · « **Reply #6 on:** January 16, 2007, 02:16:23 PM »

Quote from: PhilKing

I have a Warpig in raw nickel with standard polepieces and it is still a monster pickup. Tim didn't say anything about the tone being affected when we were discussing the pickup. BK's pole screws are all mild steel and I think that because of this there will not be that much difference.

That's the answer I was looking for. :D

So now this begs the question...do I go ceramic or Alnico for the bridge pickup? My instinct is to ALWAYS go ceramic in the bridge for a good top end...but from what I've heard the "stock" warpig lacks nothing.

Deadstar · « **Reply #7 on:** January 17, 2007, 10:54:21 PM »

Pretty sure you can get that done but it'll probably reduce the level of bass. Ask Tim for the best advice.

....oh and remember: There are no dumb questions, only dumb people.