Author Topic: Leaving BareKnuckles Behind... (Read 16862 times)

JamesHealey · « **on:** February 02, 2007, 01:22:20 PM »

Well i've done the unthinkable..

i've installed 2 Seymour Duncans in my strat and im afraid they sound better than the BKP's.. not more complex but deffinatly bigger sounding and much more suitable for the Splawn..

I've still got an Irish Tour in the middle though so it aint all bad ;)

Peter Antal · « **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2007, 01:28:13 PM »

Which models did you install?

Muzzzz · « **Reply #2 on:** February 02, 2007, 01:34:18 PM »

An economical decision, too!

_tom_ · « **Reply #3 on:** February 02, 2007, 01:36:29 PM »

Nothing wrong with that. I have a Custom Custom in my strat copy and it doesnt sound too bad, hopefully putting it in my Charvel soon though :)

As Muzzzz says, saves a load of money, I got mine off ebay for about £40 I think :D

edit - are you selling a VHII bridge by any chance? :twisted:

Twinfan · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2007, 01:38:01 PM »

You may find that the Splawn has been "voiced" for the Duncan-type tone. I have a JB in the bridge of an RG and I love it.

Sometimes a particular combo just works. Horses for courses!

JamesHealey · « **Reply #5 on:** February 02, 2007, 01:41:46 PM »

8), tom already got a buyer for one of the IT's and VHII.. im putting them into his guitar tonight.. sold em at a fair loss but made enough to cover myself.

Got a Pair of Eminence Private Jack speakers in 8ohms up for grabs if anyones interested.

Bridge, Duncan Distortion
Neck, Lil '59

Muzzzz · « **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2007, 01:56:32 PM »

^ ^ ^

Hey dude, you'll have to change your signature:

"VHII and x2 Irish Tour - Stunning!"

Philly Q · « **Reply #7 on:** February 02, 2007, 02:08:45 PM »

I must admit I'm quite shellshocked!

I can see the logic if the Splawn is as in-your-face as some say, but weren't there any BKPs under consideration, HD/Trilogy or something like that maybe?

Not leaving us are you James?

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #8 on:** February 02, 2007, 03:04:36 PM »

Okay, get out!

I kid ...

I am quite suprised, though. To each his own, as they say. Now get out! I'm joking ... No, not really. Seriously, I'm only kidding. Kinda. ;)

DeanS · « **Reply #9 on:** February 02, 2007, 03:23:10 PM »

Quite a change of pickups-the Duncan distortion is ceramic I believe- does it still do the VH thing?

steve · « **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2007, 03:27:57 PM »

Im shocked, i always thought your tone was superb with the VHII. I would love to hear a new recording of yours with the SD's now. All the best.

broken cord · « **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2007, 03:35:54 PM »

I quite like the SD Lil' 59 I have one in my Hardtail Strat. However, my SG with the MQ and WP is totally B.t.t.W for sound and I need that edge.

Bird · « **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2007, 03:47:39 PM »

Heretic :o Burn him :twisted:

BloodMountain · « **Reply #13 on:** February 02, 2007, 05:24:21 PM »

yeah, surely the VHII would do Van Halen better than a Duncan Distortion....

Bainzy · « **Reply #14 on:** February 02, 2007, 05:48:52 PM »

Quote from: BLOODMOUNTAIN

yeah, surely the VHII would do Van Halen better than a Duncan Distortion....

Yeah but Eddie Van Halen didn't use a Splawn, he used an old Marshall

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