Pike's dual-amp rig of Soldano SLO and Marshall JCM800 Kerry King heads. Soldano settings: Preamp - Normal: 7, Overdrive: 11, Bass: 11, Middle: 8, Treble: 4. 9, Master - Normal: 4. 9, Overdrive: 4, Presence:
4 - Marshall settings: Presence: 8, Bass: 8, Mid: 0, Treble: 5, Master: 5, Preamp: 9. 8, Gate: 5, Assault: 10. Three custom-made Emperor 4x12 cabinets, with Jensen and Weber speakers. Photos by Chris Kies
It took about a month. The doubled high
strings provide a natural chorus, like how
some guys will use a chorus pedal to cop
it, like Zakk Wylde.
Is that what you use to play the intro
to “Waste of Tiamat” [from Death Is
This Communion]?
Live, totally. Jeff plays a couple of different
Middle Eastern instruments, and the Tambura
is one of them. So when we recorded it, we
had a bunch of different instruments sitting
the Straight Truth About Pickups by Jason Lollar
The“magic” found in some (but not all) classic vintage pickups
was created by accident. Don’t let anyone tell you different. And
over time, some pretty stellar accidents happened. The only way
to recreate that magic is to study more than a few exceptional
examples of all the classic pickup types, while acquiring a
thorough understanding of exactly what materials were used
and precisely how each pickup was constructed and wound. Only
then is the “magic” repeatable, if you are willing to spend the time
and money required to chase the dragon. I am.
I personally design and wind over 30 different pickup models,
including all the vintage classics, many obscure works of art
known only to lap and pedal steel players like Robert Randolph,
and even a few of my own designs that never existed in the past.
I invite you to visit our website for sound clips, videos and
current product information, or call us for a free product
highlight brochure.
Lollar Guitars PO Box 2450 Vashon Island, WA 98070 (206) 463-9838 www.lollarguitars.com
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