musecasters Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 i had a good chat with Adrian at mansons on Saturday about their new pickups, none on a Mattocaster yet but they're very chuffed about the new style. from what he was saying is they spent ages getting it right, and spending time what works in many types of guitars... i might be tempted for my laser plank http://www.mansons.co.uk/shopping/categories/manson-custom-pickups/manson/mbk3-guitar-pickup-set/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Yeah i'd love to give the bridge one a go in my guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly. Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 bung one in the mb-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musecasters Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 bung one in the mb-1 not touching MB1, not even breathing near it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I might give these a try...just got to figure out what guitar to put them in. I thought those were based on the warpig, but apparently not. output seems to be a bit lower from the looks of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell_A Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Alnico rather than ceramic? Or thicker wire, as it does seem heavily based on the warpig... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauro Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Tim from Mansons on the new set: "The MBK-3 set isn't based on the Warpig, it's a totally separate animal. The bridge pickup has 3 ceramic magnets as opposed to Alnico V, giving a much tighter bass response and plenty of punch. It's not as powerful as the Warpig. MBK-3 br comes in at 15.13 K ohms, Warpig br 22 k ohms. This doesn't mean its a weaker pickup though. The neck pick up has Alnico V magnets and comes in at 11.40 K ohms This pickup set has outstanding tone, it produces all the power you need for a big sound, but cleans up beautifully. Crisp tight bottom end with a big open glassy sound for the cleans. We are only selling them as sets at this time I'm afraid." I'm building my chrome bomber replica and i think this set coud be the choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell_A Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Tim from Mansons on the new set: "The MBK-3 set isn't based on the Warpig, it's a totally separate animal. The bridge pickup has 3 ceramic magnets as opposed to Alnico V, giving a much tighter bass response and plenty of punch. It's not as powerful as the Warpig. MBK-3 br comes in at 15.13 K ohms, Warpig br 22 k ohms. This doesn't mean its a weaker pickup though. The neck pick up has Alnico V magnets and comes in at 11.40 K ohms This pickup set has outstanding tone, it produces all the power you need for a big sound, but cleans up beautifully. Crisp tight bottom end with a big open glassy sound for the cleans. We are only selling them as sets at this time I'm afraid." I'm building my chrome bomber replica and i think this set coud be the choice! They sound schweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbye Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 They look essentially like Dimazio Super distortions, with 12 pole adjustable and shiney covers! About the same output too (PAF-style neck, hot bridge, all alnico 5). I'd love to hear them though, but I feel there's a lot out there like this already if you look at pickup suppliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tom Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Yummy, now all I need to learn is how to wire them up >_> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 just pre-ordered a set of these. they're probably going to go into a les paul. i'll post what i think when i get them wired up (won't be for a while though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musecasters Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share Posted May 16, 2010 i was tempted to put a set in my PRS but skinto this month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 get some next month then i wonder how these will sound coil tapped. (they appear to be four conductor anyway) the MBK2 sounds great when coil tapped. only have it wired up for a tap in one guitar though, so it might sound a bit thin in others. that brazilian mahogany sounds great. i actually thought it was a myth until i saw tom's stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 get some next month then i wonder how these will sound coil tapped. (they appear to be four conductor anyway) the MBK2 sounds great when coil tapped. only have it wired up for a tap in one guitar though, so it might sound a bit thin in others. that brazilian mahogany sounds great. i actually thought it was a myth until i saw tom's stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 looks like the headstock on the new one is satin silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 looks like the headstock on the new one is satin silver. yeah, i think if it were the other finish, it would be easy enough to see there. i actually liked that guitar a lot - not too sure about the bridge, but it looked pretty nice. do you think (besides the double neck) any of those new guitars he's apparently having built will be a different shape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 yeah, i think if it were the other finish, it would be easy enough to see there. i actually liked that guitar a lot - not too sure about the bridge, but it looked pretty nice. do you think (besides the double neck) any of those new guitars he's apparently having built will be a different shape? I can't see him changing the shape now to be honest. It's possible though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 they're in stock guiz http://mansons.co.uk/shopping/categories/manson-custom-pickups/manson/mbk3-guitar-pickup-set/ should have mine in a week or two then - not sure whether i'll throw them in my LP at this point though. thinking of throwing together a warmoth of some sort. again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I guess they got a bunch of requests or something to sell the bridge pickup separately. Here it is if anyone's interested. http://mansons.co.uk/shopping/categories/manson-pickups/manson/mbk-3-bridge-single-pickup/ I think I found a use for mine, though...will post a review once they're soldered up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I guess they got a bunch of requests or something to sell the bridge pickup separately. Here it is if anyone's interested. http://mansons.co.uk/shopping/categories/manson-pickups/manson/mbk-3-bridge-single-pickup/ I think I found a use for mine, though...will post a review once they're soldered up. Nice! Next purchase... maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockandroll Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 I really want a set of MBK3's. I am unfortunatly not in a position to be spunking as much money on guitar stuff as i used to be tho. sad times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny021 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Has anyone tried these pups? How do they sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Has anyone tried these pups? How do they sound? yes, distorted they were great, but i didn't love their clean sound. seems like it was driving the front end of the amp too hard. i'd recommend the MBK-2 over the MBK-3 since it's an all around great sounding pickup, while the MBK-3 is best at distorted tones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny021 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 yes, distorted they were great, but i didn't love their clean sound. seems like it was driving the front end of the amp too hard. i'd recommend the MBK-2 over the MBK-3 since it's an all around great sounding pickup, while the MBK-3 is best at distorted tones. Thanks, was the neck pickup bad on clean channel? Were they coil tappable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Thanks, was the neck pickup bad on clean channel? Were they coil tappable? They can be coil split, yes, and I can't answer that sorry - I only had the bridge pickup in a single pickup guitar. You could probably get plenty of sounds with a MBK-1 neck pickup and a MBK-3 in the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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