Pickup Advice

ChuckLogan · Post by **ChuckLogan** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:38 pm

Ok now that I think I have sorted out my JMP 50 problem . . I am thinking I need to find another pickup for my Les Paul that has more gain.

Right now I have a Burst Bucker 2, I like the overall sound (dig the feedback due to the lack of potting) but can tell I need more ummphhh.

When I play the guitar back to back with my San Dimas Charvel that has a vintage Batrolini I can tell it is just not hot enough.

Can I get some recommendations ??

Want to keep the LP sound, and want the pick up to have that old school feed back ability ( ahhhhhh nnnnngggggggggggg) you know like Spinal Tap . . .

But it needs to be aggressive.

Thanks

wdelaney72 · Post by **wdelaney72** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 3:42 pm

HighOrder ~9K, Alnico II
http://forum.metroamp.com/viewtopic.php?t=12966

Tone Slinger · Post by **Tone Slinger** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 3:47 pm

I'd reccomend 'High Order' , I think they are called. Seems that most pick-ups go from 8k for slightly hotter paf tone,and then they start up again at around 12 to 14k, with no middle ground between 8k to 12k. I hear that High order will wind a pick up to your output/gain specs, as well as letting you choose wire width and magnets (2,3 or 5 alnico). I would reccomend a alnico 5 magnet wound at around 9 k output. If there is a stock ready to order pu like that, maybe Fralin, then I'd reccomend that.

NY Chief · Post by **NY Chief** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 3:48 pm

Hi Order, WCR, Bare Knuckles, SD Custom Custom or EVH, Fralins...

....all good!

Jeff at High Order can recommend something you WILL like. Same with Jim at WCR.

ChuckLogan · Post by **ChuckLogan** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 5:53 pm

Very cool . . Hey question: Regarding the Bareknuckles does anyone know the DC resistence of their Rebel yell Pickup ??

Could I get an equivelent from HO ?

Tone Slinger · Post by **Tone Slinger** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:41 pm

I think I read somewhere that Steve said that it was almost identical to a S.D 'JB', so that would make it around 14K I think.

ChuckLogan · Post by **ChuckLogan** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 1:07 am

yup just heard back from bare knucle the SS's are 14.5K . . . . a little to hot for my set up.

thx

45auto · Post by **45auto** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 11:49 am

high order highly recommended. i think he can make hotter ones too. & i'll bet they still have exceptional clarity & tone.

acdc51502112 · Post by **acdc51502112** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:01 pm

get a dimebucker, those thing have rediculous amounts of gain..

Flames1950 · Post by **Flames1950** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:06 pm

I have and love a couple of sets of High Orders ,but Smits pickups are just as good and can be wound however you like as well.

I have a Smits 10K with an AlNiCo 2 magnet that is freakin' killer, hotter output but a totally vintage vibe to its wail. Killer Gary Moore tones.

paulster · Post by **paulster** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 5:26 pm

ChuckLogan wrote:yup just heard back from bare knucle the SS's are 14.5K . . . . a little to hot for my set up.

I think from memory the Rebel Yells use a thinner gauge of wire though than your average PAF, so turn for turn they'll have a higher DCR. Tim will be able to confirm for you though, or he'll recommend you something from the range if you tell him what you're trying to achieve. Great pickups - I just need to find a spare guitar to try them in!

darrell · Post by **darrell** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 11:20 pm

45auto wrote:high order highly recommended. i think he can make hotter ones too. & i'll bet they still have exceptional clarity & tone.

+1

Im tring to dicker up some extra cash to buy a bridge pup for my hamer.
D.

yngwie308 · Post by **yngwie308** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 3:25 am

The Steve Stevens Rebel Yells were designed to be used with Les Pauls (modern ones) and work well with multi- effects units as well, as Steve is wont to use. They are excellent pickups and many people use them, they have a great chrunch and cut through the mix well.

http://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/v ... php?t=2668

http://www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk/for ... ve+stevens
Sound pretty awesome to me...

yngwie308

IloveMyMarshall · Post by **IloveMyMarshall** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 11:08 am

Dont mean to post on everything here but I just got WCR Darkburst Humbucker AlnicoII is the deal!! Best pickup I ever heard in over 20 years!!Do your self a favor call Jim or write him,. I was like oh man 160.00 shit should I hell yes I wish I would of done this years ago great bottom end mids crisp clean high sustain clean brilliant harmonics!! Im sold!Better then that duncan EVH by far however,thats my opinion.
I just got her put her in and jammed for only 30 min before I cut both of my damn fingers I mean sliced the F out of them lol on both hands Im out for 5 days Son of a LOL!!! typing middle fingers lol

TONE

Do it buy her and be happy forever!!

stoo · Post by **stoo** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 11:26 am

WCRs . That guy is a genious.
stew

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