I listen to a lot of the modern metal and had the ragnarok's in my RG 7 string but went with the alpha/omega for my new shecter SVSS. It's a darker sounding guitar vs my Charvel and I'm hoping that these pickups can really get the top end cracking. I almost grabbed the Polymath set as I've loved the BKP's I've owned in the past but I heard they were a bit softer/darker than the alpha/omega and other "djent" pickup sets.
After checking out a couple of your videos I would say you would actually like the BKP Polymaths and I wouldn't call them darker than the A/O. The Polymaths are extremely controllable, overly so at times with some of the best midrange I've ever heard. Although, they have to be played and set high up on the strings to sound rewarding; if you really dig in with the pick the djents are 10/10 and in my opinion better than any Duncan. That being said I have been doing a lot of live playing and because the Polymath is so right hand sensitive and demanding the Ragnaroks and the Scarlet Scourge are a betting choice for me and when I play the A/O in those settings the other guitar player's sonic presence is just gone. Kick ass channel by the way!
Thanks man. My playing is 99% live and we play 90’s rock covers mixed in with a little modern country and some of the 80’s and 2000’s hits that you really can’t escape. So what I play vs what I listen to are VASTLY different and I have a hard time keeping that in perspective sometimes.
I’m planning a 7 string build with a local luthier and right now I’m debating between the scarlet/scourge and the alpha/omega. I play tech death in the vein of artificial brain where super complex chord voicings with open strings are common. My gut is telling me that the a/o set would probably be the best route to go. What do you think between the two sets for a tech death setting? Thanks!
I have the older Holcomb SE 6 and 7 with the A/O set and loved the bridge PU but the neck was a little trebly and harsh for my taste. I know his thought process for it was to go for clarity in the neck, but it just didn’t have that "warmer” sound usually associated with a neck PU. From what I’ve heard the new S/S set is supposed to be a little lower output and traditional. I would get a A/O bridge and a S/S neck, probably the best of both worlds.
My preference is the Juggs. That being said they are extremely "voiced" and can appear thin. The SDSS has more of a classic Duncan sound while being pushed towards the needs of modern prog metal. I prefer the guitar to get most of the personality and run more tried and true on the amp/cab side. So if you are running Mesa, 5150, Marshall things of that nature then the BKP's will be more complimentary. In the context of some live shows, I am playing some more classics like Lamb of God, Children of Bodom, and Megadeth so the SDSS has more of the forgiveness to get the leads and fast power chords consistent.
I would say the Juggernauts have a lot more spank and top-end sharpness to the splits and the SDSS are more thicker but rounded. For me I would take the Juggs in both situations; the clean tone at the end of Flatline is something I often try to replicate, but that has a very involved signal chain. In general, the Juggs are more of an empty canvas awaiting the creativity and the SDSS can use less and perform at the standard of high demanding tone chasers. I hope that helps, thanks for your contribution to the channel.
@@AfterSimone Flatter? I would give to the Juggs, but they do have that signature BKP brightness with peaking frequencies in 2k-6k hz. The SDSS are more of a broad bump in areas rather than characteristic peaking frequencies.
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5:20 describes fishman moderns perfectly 😅
I am submurged in the Scarlet Scourge. Excellent deep dive as usual🤘
I listen to a lot of the modern metal and had the ragnarok's in my RG 7 string but went with the alpha/omega for my new shecter SVSS. It's a darker sounding guitar vs my Charvel and I'm hoping that these pickups can really get the top end cracking.
I almost grabbed the Polymath set as I've loved the BKP's I've owned in the past but I heard they were a bit softer/darker than the alpha/omega and other "djent" pickup sets.
After checking out a couple of your videos I would say you would actually like the BKP Polymaths and I wouldn't call them darker than the A/O. The Polymaths are extremely controllable, overly so at times with some of the best midrange I've ever heard.
Although, they have to be played and set high up on the strings to sound rewarding; if you really dig in with the pick the djents are 10/10 and in my opinion better than any Duncan. That being said I have been doing a lot of live playing and because the Polymath is so right hand sensitive and demanding the Ragnaroks and the Scarlet Scourge are a betting choice for me and when I play the A/O in those settings the other guitar player's sonic presence is just gone.
Kick ass channel by the way!
Thanks man. My playing is 99% live and we play 90’s rock covers mixed in with a little modern country and some of the 80’s and 2000’s hits that you really can’t escape.
So what I play vs what I listen to are VASTLY different and I have a hard time keeping that in perspective sometimes.
2:31 3:06 this has to be more than just a pickup difference.
I’m planning a 7 string build with a local luthier and right now I’m debating between the scarlet/scourge and the alpha/omega. I play tech death in the vein of artificial brain where super complex chord voicings with open strings are common. My gut is telling me that the a/o set would probably be the best route to go. What do you think between the two sets for a tech death setting? Thanks!
I would agree with a/o set. I think you will find it easier to play and have more of the "death" element.
@@TheBedroomGuitarist1 Sick, thanks dude!
I have the older Holcomb SE 6 and 7 with the A/O set and loved the bridge PU but the neck was a little trebly and harsh for my taste. I know his thought process for it was to go for clarity in the neck, but it just didn’t have that "warmer” sound usually associated with a neck PU. From what I’ve heard the new S/S set is supposed to be a little lower output and traditional. I would get a A/O bridge and a S/S neck, probably the best of both worlds.
Awesome review! You also have good taste in guitars. How do I know? You got a quilted top on your Mayo and not a burl.
which one more brighter of tones and less low bass frequencies ?
for me, the neck pickup is the only that worth it, i dont feel the bridge pickup enough to repleacement the omega so.
Trying to decide between the SDSS and the BKP Juggs to put into a Strandberg Biden Essentials, which would you pick and why?
My preference is the Juggs. That being said they are extremely "voiced" and can appear thin. The SDSS has more of a classic Duncan sound while being pushed towards the needs of modern prog metal. I prefer the guitar to get most of the personality and run more tried and true on the amp/cab side. So if you are running Mesa, 5150, Marshall things of that nature then the BKP's will be more complimentary. In the context of some live shows, I am playing some more classics like Lamb of God, Children of Bodom, and Megadeth so the SDSS has more of the forgiveness to get the leads and fast power chords consistent.
As far as coil split and cleans how would you say these compare to the juggernauts in versatility?
I would say the Juggernauts have a lot more spank and top-end sharpness to the splits and the SDSS are more thicker but rounded. For me I would take the Juggs in both situations; the clean tone at the end of Flatline is something I often try to replicate, but that has a very involved signal chain. In general, the Juggs are more of an empty canvas awaiting the creativity and the SDSS can use less and perform at the standard of high demanding tone chasers. I hope that helps, thanks for your contribution to the channel.
@@TheBedroomGuitarist1 helps a lot thank you!!
@@TheBedroomGuitarist1 hey man I forgot to ask about the eq comparison between these and the juggs if you don't mind! Which are flatter?
Did you cut the capacitor 137 on your el34? Makes the blue channel come alive. ❤
@@AfterSimone Flatter? I would give to the Juggs, but they do have that signature BKP brightness with peaking frequencies in 2k-6k hz. The SDSS are more of a broad bump in areas rather than characteristic peaking frequencies.
Compare to invader bridge?
Woool
Omega sounds way fuller
My favorite in a baritone
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