Drak Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 Hey all. I have in the spray booth (meaning hanging from a tree branch!) right now an old guitar I bought many many moons ago. It's a Kramer from the '80's. It came stock w/ a bridge-only HB and a Floyd. I've taken some uhhh, 'liberties' with it, and added a neck HB route. So, I think it's going to be a challenge to find some HB's that will sound great in this thing (solid 1-piece Maple body, Floyd equipped) Talk about no bottom end, does it get any worse? I'm taking suggestions on this one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted October 16, 2003 Report Share Posted October 16, 2003 emg 85 has a huge bottom end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hezochiah Posted October 16, 2003 Report Share Posted October 16, 2003 active - emg 85 passive- gibson classic '57 was nice in my LP DC. I heard the 496R is good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DividedByJames Posted October 16, 2003 Report Share Posted October 16, 2003 I still like the Duncan JB and Jazz combo. Plus they are five wires so you can do all the coil tapping tricks later if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted October 16, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2003 Funny you mention the JB, that's what came in it factory, I still have it... The 85's not a bad idea, I have a spare lying about, you think 2 85's maybe, or 85/81? I've never used an 81 although I have an 85 in another guitar in the bridge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the third eye Posted October 16, 2003 Report Share Posted October 16, 2003 dimarzio breed, air norton? what sound/style are you going for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted October 16, 2003 Report Share Posted October 16, 2003 i think 85/85...the 81 is thin and cutting,which with maple may be too high endy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTROX Posted October 16, 2003 Report Share Posted October 16, 2003 I was gonna suggest the 81/85 combo too but I forgot you had a maple body which will make the 81 sound kinda twangy. I'm still kinda leaning toward the Duncan JB, it's got alot of body to it, and if you already have it?? cgtrox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hezochiah Posted October 16, 2003 Report Share Posted October 16, 2003 i think 85/85...the 81 is thin and cutting,which with maple may be too high endy A lot of people think it's odd having the same pickup in both positions. I have 2 81s in my KH2 and they both sound amazing. You wouldn't think it would be that distinguishable but it is. Try the 2 85s, it should sound great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roli Posted October 16, 2003 Report Share Posted October 16, 2003 Put some tiny single coils in it and you'll sound like no one else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckguitarist Posted October 16, 2003 Report Share Posted October 16, 2003 i guess its a little too late for this but...you should have done an EVH 5150 replica...1HB, floyd... oh well, your guitar. It will probably look awesome anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted October 16, 2003 Report Share Posted October 16, 2003 i have the 85/85 combo and i find the 85 is a little to muddy for the neck, but it's sweet as a bridge pickup!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted October 16, 2003 Report Share Posted October 16, 2003 it's a maple guitar...no such thing as mud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted October 16, 2003 Report Share Posted October 16, 2003 ok well.... the 85 in the neck would be a little less clearer then the 85 in the bridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted October 20, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2003 This might be a good time to try some Lace Sensor 'Dually's'. A guy on another forum is getting amazing overdriven tones with his LS Hot Golds, I have a set of those already, and a guitar (hanging/drying now) to put them in. But he also swears by these 'duallys' (HB's) too. Lace Sensors (I think) got a rather bad rap when they were put on Fender guitars, but they are starting to turn the tide, I've read a LOT of really good things about a few of their models in the past year. And they're pretty affordable. PS, I just shot the finish coats on this guitar yesterday, and JEESUS, it came out WAY better than I expected, I'm LOVIN' it! Each guitar I learn a little more about finish coats, toners, 'bursts, shading, etc... I've added a technique I saw Bob Benedetto use on his archtop (from his video series) when he was demonstrating shooting his finishes. It's paying off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonray305 Posted November 17, 2003 Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 Humbucker from hell dude I think that would roll out good tone from the neck. Jb would sound good but I like the standard bearer, "Super Distortion" in the bridge and you go back in time to when the arpagios ruled the radio. Jon Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonray305 Posted November 17, 2003 Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 This might be a good time to try some Lace Sensor 'Dually's'. A guy on another forum is getting amazing overdriven tones with his LS Hot Golds, I have a set of those already, and a guitar (hanging/drying now) to put them in. But he also swears by these 'duallys' (HB's) too. Lace Sensors (I think) got a rather bad rap when they were put on Fender guitars, but they are starting to turn the tide, I've read a LOT of really good things about a few of their models in the past year. And they're pretty affordable. PS, I just shot the finish coats on this guitar yesterday, and JEESUS, it came out WAY better than I expected, I'm LOVIN' it! Each guitar I learn a little more about finish coats, toners, 'bursts, shading, etc... I've added a technique I saw Bob Benedetto use on his archtop (from his video series) when he was demonstrating shooting his finishes. It's paying off. pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy McFeely Posted November 17, 2003 Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 since the guitar is anorexic. i think you should put a high calorie pick up in it. i suggest the emg 85, it was the true inspiration for queen's classic fat bottom girls. and for the neck you could put an 89, then if the little twang monster bites you, you could have a single coil tone also. besides, it's a maple guitar, and probably not your number one anyway, just let the skinny bitch eat!! EMG 85/89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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