Author Topic: Gibson Flying V- Ceramic Warpig or Alnico Warpig? (Read 6147 times)

Metal-Assmoney · « **on:** February 27, 2007, 04:15:08 AM »

Ok, i have been doing a lot of research and have narrowed down my pickup choices to the the warpigs and ceramic warpigs.

I own a custom finished 2004 Gibson Flying V with an ebony fretboard and mahogany body/neck.

normally, i would go for the natural, darker sounding magnet, like the alnico-however, being i own an all mahogany guitar with an ebony fretboard, i was actually considering the ceramic pigs instead.

any input is greatly appreciated.

Bird · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2007, 05:44:08 AM »

I think I'd go with the alnico Warpig. They clean up better and you've still got more than enough grunt to blow most other pickups away. 8)

Metal-Assmoney · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2007, 06:03:41 AM »

yeah, some of (READ: MOST) clips ive heard of the Ceramics seema bit harsh and bright to me, but i really dont know how they clean up in a guitar such as mine. I know mahogany and ebony combos can make a huge difference.

BTW, here is a pic of the guitar they are going into. i know it doesnt have much to do with anything but i did re-finish it myself and i am damn proud of it :D. Eventually i plan to do a full blackout of the hardware with 2 concentric Vol/tone pots in the old volume slots and maybe a master pot in the old tone slot, or if i cant do that ill just make it a dummy to fill the hole.

Muzzzz · « **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2007, 06:30:43 AM »

Wow dude, that's a sweet lookin' axe!

What type of music do you play?

Metal-Assmoney · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2007, 06:40:27 AM »

Thanx! :D

thrashy powermetal with a progressive edge.

I guess the best way to describe it is a balanced blend of old school metallica, maiden, iced earth, & megadeth, with a bit of dragonforce, opeth and dream theater thrown in.

Muzzzz · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2007, 06:42:35 AM »

^ ^ ^
We're not so different, you and I... :)

Metal-Assmoney · « **Reply #6 on:** February 27, 2007, 06:48:35 AM »

haha. so what u suggest, ceramic or alnico piggys?

Toms' anominous · « **Reply #7 on:** February 27, 2007, 06:51:42 AM »

i think most of the people who consider a ceramic warpig is into that type of music. For me i'd go with alnico magnets, I mean ceramic os just a nasty fake magnet that brake the laws of physics

MAGNETS ARE SUPOSED TO BE HEAVY, SHINY, AND METAL!!!!! :twisted:

:twisted: :D ceramic :shock:

Muzzzz · « **Reply #8 on:** February 27, 2007, 06:56:18 AM »

Well, I have a Nailbomb bridge (Alnico) and I wouldn't call it 'dark' at all. In fact, it's pretty bright, and it would handle all of the bands you mentioned very very easily, especially the old-school thrash stuff.

All I'm saying is that if Alnico can do it and is way more versatile, why go for ceramic?

Metal-Assmoney · « **Reply #9 on:** February 27, 2007, 06:57:50 AM »

yeah ive been thinking alnico myself. ive got this nasty "sharpness" out of my low e palm mutes with every damn pickup i try.

But my B-52 AT-100 head with JJs tends to really run tight when i set it to solid state rectification so i bet i could get a nice tight responce from the alnicos.

can anyone compare the bass response of the alnico pigs to the Duncan JB-4. i hate the overall sound but the bass tightness seems to be perfect for me.

Muzzzz · « **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2007, 07:04:00 AM »

My nailbomb definately chugs better than a JB, in fact, my neck Trilogy chugs chunkier than a JB!

Expect HUGE bass from an Alnico Pig :twisted:

Metal-Assmoney · « **Reply #11 on:** February 27, 2007, 07:10:07 AM »

how are they in relative to smoothness of tone? i really want to ditch that sharp sound.

Muzzzz · « **Reply #12 on:** February 27, 2007, 07:35:11 AM »

^ ^ ^

Not sure about pigs.

All I can say is that Nailbombs aren't really sharp, but they do CUT.

Keep in mind that I have an alder body and you have a mahogany body, so they can't really be compared...

Metal-Assmoney · « **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2007, 07:51:12 AM »

yeah i really would love nailbombs but tim said that the wings of a V soak up a ton of string vibration and that id be better suited with the warpig.

so, Alnico Warpig it is then. i dig it a lot.

Peter Antal · « **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2007, 09:47:04 PM »

You can further shape the sound - mainly the attack - with different picks. I tend to use two picks, one is a tough plastic one, the other one is made of agate. :) The difference is night and day - when I want a smooth solo, I'll use the agate, and when I need a sharper attack, I'll go back to the plastic pick. :)