NGD: Iceman in the house. (New to me.)

[Artie]

Edit: Jump to post #34 to see new pups.

I've always wanted one of these to play with. Forum bro Trey gave me the opportunity to try one out on the cheap. (Thanks Trey.)

This is a 2004 MIK ICX120BK. On one hand, it's the bottom feeder. On the other, it's perfect for mods and messin' about. I love it. I like that it's MIK, rather than China, Indonesia, or Taiwan. I like Korean made.

It's a bit beat up, but not terrible. Actually gives it a nice road-worn patina. The pups sound surprisingly good. Initially, the bridge was weak and lifeless. A good 3-6db down from the neck. I noticed that Trey had her dialed down to the floor. I brought it back up a good 3/16. Maybe a quarter. She came alive. Different strokes.

My luthier friend looked her over and said the frets are decent. (He'll tweak 'em, but still good.) I love how this lays in my lap. That bottom extended horn is perfect for laying on your leg. This thang is going to be fun.

Now . . . what to put in her? :scratchch

Artie

Btw . . . did I say "thanks" Trey?

 

[kramersteen]

Re: NGD: Iceman in the house. (New to me.)

Cool i love the iceman shape.

 

[treyhaislip]

Re: NGD: Iceman in the house. (New to me.)

Most welcome Artie! And the Florida sun makes the guitar look better than in Georgia! For the record, it was an awesome trade and Artie made quite the trip to meet up for the deal. Had a great lunch at a Mexican restaurant and had no issues with the trade deal. So, if Artie is offering a trade/deal for gear you can definitely trust him!

For pickup suggestions, the body is Basswood–and a very nice sounding piece(s) at that–and the neck is Maple with Rosewood. I had a Liquifire in the neck and a Screamin Demon in the bridge that I loved the tone of the combination. It has a flat neck (like 16" radius) and no tremolo...so I pulled the DiMarzio and SD out and put the originals back in.

Best of luck getting it modded to your liking!

 

[Artie]

Re: NGD: Iceman in the house. (New to me.)

Screamin' Demon you say. I think I have one laying about somewhere.

 

[treyhaislip]

Re: NGD: Iceman in the house. (New to me.)

Screamin' Demon you say. I think I have one laying about somewhere.

Yup, it got a great sound with the Screamin Demon almost like a beefy strat (in the bridge) where it had a lot of highs/treble but not whiny like a strat single coil.

I have a project strat right now that is Basswood that is going to have the Liquifire and Screamin Demon in it...basically trying to get a similar sound to what I had only with a Strat tremolo and 9.5" straight radius.

 

[Artie]

Re: NGD: Iceman in the house. (New to me.)

Cool. But before I spend real cash, I think I might throw a set of Duncan Designed Distortions in there. (HB-103's) I also have the HB-101's. (59 set.) Sometimes, inexpensive pups go great with inexpensive guitars. (Notice, I didn't say "cheap".)

 

[treyhaislip]

Re: NGD: Iceman in the house. (New to me.)

Sweet! Always nice when an "inexpensive" item works out!

 

[Artie]

Re: NGD: Iceman in the house. (New to me.)

Yup. My life revolves around that.

 

[Kac]

Re: NGD: Iceman in the house. (New to me.)

She's a beauty. I've always wanted one. Kiss was the ultimate rock band in my book when I first started playing guitar.


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[Artie]

Re: NGD: Iceman in the house. (New to me.)

Thanks Kac. And not meaning to change my own topic, but we've got to talk Trey into showing pics of his project that was in the back of his car. Very sweet.

 

[rgand]

Re: NGD: Iceman in the house. (New to me.)

Cool. Nice acquisition. Thumbs up on this one. Thumbs up to Trey for giving you the shot at it.

 

[Snake Aces]

Re: NGD: Iceman in the house. (New to me.)

Looks cool ArtieToo! Congrats!

 

[Aceman]

Re: NGD: Iceman in the house. (New to me.)

Paul Stanley rocks a JB and a 59 I believe.

Very cool Artie. But that's the "baby" Iceman. Real Iceman is a very different beast.

 

[kramersteen]

Re: NGD: Iceman in the house. (New to me.)

I would like to get a 1980 ibby iceman to match my destroyer.

 

[Diego]

Re: NGD: Iceman in the house. (New to me.)

Nice man!!
So what you want in that? Something middy and meaty or tight, clean and percussive?
Big difference between a Demon or something like a JB.

 

[Artie]

Re: NGD: Iceman in the house. (New to me.)

Nice man!!
So what you want in that? Something middy and meaty or tight, clean and percussive?
Big difference between a Demon or something like a JB.

I'm thinkin' . . . tight, clean and percussive. (Can I get some meat, too?)

 

[BTMN]

Re: NGD: Iceman in the house. (New to me.)

HNGD!!! :headbang:

 

[beaubrummels]

Re: NGD: Iceman in the house. (New to me.)

"I SAID... ...does ANYone in here like rock and ROOOOH OH OH OH OHOUUUUUUULLLLL!?!"

 

[Artie]

Re: NGD: Iceman in the house. (New to me.)

^ I'm not exactly going for that.

 

[Falloffthebonetone]

Re: NGD: Iceman in the house. (New to me.)

^ I'm not exactly going for that.

Then you're doing it wrong.

Also have you considered the Full Shred?