Need aggressive tone for Kramer...

[Mr 9finger]

Re: Need aggressive tone for Kramer...

It is most likely alder. I know my Baretta is maple. It's heavy as hell and bright as hell too. I put a CC in it and now it's perfect. The JB was simply too bright.

I used to have a Striker too. Got it dirt cheap, 1 hum - 2 singles. It was a POS really, made of plywood. Any hot pickup made those things sound good.

Could be Alder or Poplar. I've seen quite a few Kramers sanded down that were thought to be Maple, but ended up being Poplar.

Poplar isn't really a porous wood, but can soak up ALOT of finish and really add some weight.

 

[Aceman]

Re: Need aggressive tone for Kramer...

Alder, Poplar, whatever. We're talking X2N here. One of those things would make a two by four wail. While a Striker is a solid axe - it's hardly a tonal tour-de-force. Turn it on, turn it up, and kick out the jams. And X2N isn't about being a tone snob either!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I bet it's cheaper than the Bill Lawrence.

 

[Mr 9finger]

Re: Need aggressive tone for Kramer...

Alder, Poplar, whatever. We're talking X2N here. One of those things would make a two by four wail. While a Striker is a solid axe - it's hardly a tonal tour-de-force. Turn it on, turn it up, and kick out the jams. And X2N isn't about being a tone snob either!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I bet it's cheaper than the Bill Lawrence.

A new Bill Lawrence L500XL will run you $57 shipped brand new straight from the man.

I've owned several X2Ns and I'd take a 500XL over that monster magnet anyday.

If you ultimate clarity and CHUNK under high gain and still be a passive pickup. The Lawrence takes it hands down.

 

[Guitarist]

Re: Need aggressive tone for Kramer...

The JB is definetely high-output, but I'm not sure if I'd consider it aggressive.

 

[Aceman]

Re: Need aggressive tone for Kramer...

I defer to the authorities on Bill Lawrence. "Monster Magnet" Great name for that pup (X2N)!!!!!!!! $57 Go for it!

 

[theodie]

Re: Need aggressive tone for Kramer...

A new Bill Lawrence L500XL will run you $57 shipped brand new straight from the man.

I've owned several X2Ns and I'd take a 500XL over that monster magnet anyday.

If you ultimate clarity and CHUNK under high gain and still be a passive pickup. The Lawrence takes it hands down.

WORD!!!!!!

 

[ErikH]

Re: Need aggressive tone for Kramer...

A new Bill Lawrence L500XL will run you $57 shipped brand new straight from the man.

I've owned several X2Ns and I'd take a 500XL over that monster magnet anyday.

If you ultimate clarity and CHUNK under high gain and still be a passive pickup. The Lawrence takes it hands down.

Ditto!

 

[jimlp]

Re: Need aggressive tone for Kramer...

Dimarzio Super 3 if you want a darker tone.