Awesome comparison man. That rhythm tone on the Mayones at the start of the video is basically my dream djent/high gain tone. Would you be able to let me know how you got that tone i.e. what amp or software you used? And was it the pickup in full humbucking mode or coil split? That was such a spanky, percussive sound it was almost a bit single coil-esque. I bought a Schecter KM-7 III Artist recently to be my main 7 string and I'm loving how well it plays and the neck pickup, but the bridge pickup isn't really doing it for me. It just doesn't have the growl and chunkiness that I'm liking from your demo here. The KM-7 bridge is essentially a modified Fishman Fluence Classic. I'm thinking of replacing it with a Fluence Modern as I know they can chug nicely (I have the Moderns in a Cort 7 string...they aren't the right size to fit the KM-7 though as it's routed for passive shape pickups so I'd need to order different Modern). I think I'd prefer doing this rather than swapping all the pickups for something like a Bare Knuckle set, or even going for a different guitar, as I'm really happy with the way it plays and all the other sounds you get from the Fluences like the lead, clean and coil split sounds. It's just that djenty chug that I'm missing, which is a shame as that's one of the main things I want to get out of a 7 string. I'm happy with the chug from the Moderns in my Cort though, when I run that through the Neural DSP Archetype Rabea plugin. Just don't enjoy playing a multiscale so much, so the KM-7 was meant to be a big upgrade what with the 26.5" scale and stainless steel frets. But understanding how you got your huge tone may help me get mine perfect 🙂 Btw, a gutiar shop in my city has that same Jackson Juggernaut for sale second hand. It's a fairly small city and the biggest & oldest guitar shop in it recently shut down so you don't really see much modern shreddy/metal focussed guitars for sale. I actually tried that Juggernaut a year and a half ago when I first decided I wanted a 7 string. It was way out of my budget but the shop was still kind enough to let me try it to see how a 7 string felt. They were asking quite a lot for it though, £3000 second hand and it's not the absolute latest version of it either. Reading further down the comments on your video I can see you got yours for about half the price! No wonder the one in my city is still for sale. From what I can remember it felt very comfortable to play but they only had more vintage amps in the shop to try it with. I don't think I really knew who Misha was back then also!
This particular demo I used the Axe-III. Horizon Devices Precision Drive (used the model this time for convenience) -> FAS Modern Amp -> a blend of 3 different Mesa IR's (Royer R121, Mojave FET 301, and a room U87). A fairly modest boost in the top end in the mix because mesa cabs are very dark especially with the R121. You assumption is also correct, the very beginning was split, with the 3-way on position 2 and the knob pulled. If you are looking for a solution for IR blending solution on a budget I recommend the GGD Cali Cabs plugin. I hope this helps. And thanks for sharing your story. Without writing a novel, I hope the USA Juggernaut becomes more accessible or we get a comparable spec soon.
Love your videos dude! The Nailbomb is by far my favorite BKP. I've tried a bunch but I keep coming back to the Nailbomb. The Rags were cool, but sometimes the lows were just too much and I didn't like them for leads because the moderate high end. Plus I can dial in the Nailbombs w/ the low mid to sound pretty similar to the Rags. The juggs sounded very different depending on the guitar. I didn't like it in the Lambo Orange HT7 I had (too bright), they sounded good in the silverburst sparkle HT7 I had, but they absolutely kill in my Aristides 070R. Which is your favorite???
Thank you for the kind words and support! Nailbombs are good but haven't won me over against the Juggernauts or the Polymaths; I just feel like the spank and harshness is on 11 and doesn't fit in all contexts of my playing where there is more balance in the Juggs and Polys. That being said in this context they killed it and so in this demo the Nailbomb takes it. I will agree on the Rags tho, I had them in 6 and 7 and my bass mix did not glue into the chugs and kicks as much as I wanted. Super jealous of that Lambo orange HT7! My bulb edition ht6 is one of my favorite guitars ever and that orange 7 seems like the perfect compliment. Everyone knows, color is where the tone is. Keep rockin'!!
I got that guy Feb 2nd 2019 used at a Guitar Center in San Fran for $1989 and they overnighted it to my local Guitar Center for free. Congrats on the new axe I hope you get it soon; I can confirm... it djents.
@@TheBedroomGuitarist1 right, since it’s the first time I see it on your channel I thought you got it new recently. Cause to my understanding there’s also another guy waiting for one. Just kinda disappointed that Jackson hasn’t completed it yet after 2 years
all great, but please don't write solos.. they ruin everything. It's such a contrast, you have great rhythms, technics but terrible solos, almost painful .. sorry man
This is an excellent and quality video showcasing these pickups.
Great selection of some of my favorite pickups to do battle!
Awesome comparison man. That rhythm tone on the Mayones at the start of the video is basically my dream djent/high gain tone. Would you be able to let me know how you got that tone i.e. what amp or software you used? And was it the pickup in full humbucking mode or coil split? That was such a spanky, percussive sound it was almost a bit single coil-esque.
I bought a Schecter KM-7 III Artist recently to be my main 7 string and I'm loving how well it plays and the neck pickup, but the bridge pickup isn't really doing it for me. It just doesn't have the growl and chunkiness that I'm liking from your demo here. The KM-7 bridge is essentially a modified Fishman Fluence Classic. I'm thinking of replacing it with a Fluence Modern as I know they can chug nicely (I have the Moderns in a Cort 7 string...they aren't the right size to fit the KM-7 though as it's routed for passive shape pickups so I'd need to order different Modern). I think I'd prefer doing this rather than swapping all the pickups for something like a Bare Knuckle set, or even going for a different guitar, as I'm really happy with the way it plays and all the other sounds you get from the Fluences like the lead, clean and coil split sounds. It's just that djenty chug that I'm missing, which is a shame as that's one of the main things I want to get out of a 7 string.
I'm happy with the chug from the Moderns in my Cort though, when I run that through the Neural DSP Archetype Rabea plugin. Just don't enjoy playing a multiscale so much, so the KM-7 was meant to be a big upgrade what with the 26.5" scale and stainless steel frets. But understanding how you got your huge tone may help me get mine perfect 🙂
Btw, a gutiar shop in my city has that same Jackson Juggernaut for sale second hand. It's a fairly small city and the biggest & oldest guitar shop in it recently shut down so you don't really see much modern shreddy/metal focussed guitars for sale. I actually tried that Juggernaut a year and a half ago when I first decided I wanted a 7 string. It was way out of my budget but the shop was still kind enough to let me try it to see how a 7 string felt. They were asking quite a lot for it though, £3000 second hand and it's not the absolute latest version of it either. Reading further down the comments on your video I can see you got yours for about half the price! No wonder the one in my city is still for sale. From what I can remember it felt very comfortable to play but they only had more vintage amps in the shop to try it with. I don't think I really knew who Misha was back then also!
This particular demo I used the Axe-III. Horizon Devices Precision Drive (used the model this time for convenience) -> FAS Modern Amp -> a blend of 3 different Mesa IR's (Royer R121, Mojave FET 301, and a room U87). A fairly modest boost in the top end in the mix because mesa cabs are very dark especially with the R121. You assumption is also correct, the very beginning was split, with the 3-way on position 2 and the knob pulled. If you are looking for a solution for IR blending solution on a budget I recommend the GGD Cali Cabs plugin. I hope this helps. And thanks for sharing your story. Without writing a novel, I hope the USA Juggernaut becomes more accessible or we get a comparable spec soon.
I think I gotta go with the Nailbomb on this one.
Love your videos dude! The Nailbomb is by far my favorite BKP. I've tried a bunch but I keep coming back to the Nailbomb. The Rags were cool, but sometimes the lows were just too much and I didn't like them for leads because the moderate high end. Plus I can dial in the Nailbombs w/ the low mid to sound pretty similar to the Rags. The juggs sounded very different depending on the guitar. I didn't like it in the Lambo Orange HT7 I had (too bright), they sounded good in the silverburst sparkle HT7 I had, but they absolutely kill in my Aristides 070R. Which is your favorite???
Thank you for the kind words and support! Nailbombs are good but haven't won me over against the Juggernauts or the Polymaths; I just feel like the spank and harshness is on 11 and doesn't fit in all contexts of my playing where there is more balance in the Juggs and Polys. That being said in this context they killed it and so in this demo the Nailbomb takes it. I will agree on the Rags tho, I had them in 6 and 7 and my bass mix did not glue into the chugs and kicks as much as I wanted. Super jealous of that Lambo orange HT7! My bulb edition ht6 is one of my favorite guitars ever and that orange 7 seems like the perfect compliment. Everyone knows, color is where the tone is. Keep rockin'!!
May I ask how did you get your hands on that 7th string juggernaut? I have had one on order for more than 2 years and it’s still pending
I got that guy Feb 2nd 2019 used at a Guitar Center in San Fran for $1989 and they overnighted it to my local Guitar Center for free. Congrats on the new axe I hope you get it soon; I can confirm... it djents.
@@TheBedroomGuitarist1 right, since it’s the first time I see it on your channel I thought you got it new recently. Cause to my understanding there’s also another guy waiting for one. Just kinda disappointed that Jackson hasn’t completed it yet after 2 years
Nice dude diggin’ the guitars!
That intro riff is killer
I love the red and grey zebra 🔥 red and grey is my favorite color combo on planet earth
illuminator 🔥🔥
The Illuminators are really bright. I actually prefer their tone.
"promo sm" 💞
all great, but please don't write solos.. they ruin everything. It's such a contrast, you have great rhythms, technics but terrible solos, almost painful .. sorry man