That Pedal Show - Our Guitars & Gear: Dan’s Nik Huber Krautster II
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We get asked all the time about our main guitars, so this video includes the key information about Dan’s Nik Huber Krautster II.
• Nik Huber Krautster II from 2015
• All original, except bridge pickup swapped for H Häussel low-wind humbucker
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1964 Vox AC30 (normal channel) with 2x12 Celestion Alnico Blue speakers
Fender Super Reverb reissue with 4x10 Jensen P10R speakers
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Just wanted to say I bought this guitar this weekend from World Guitars in Stonehouse. It even had the low wind pickup option and I can see what you mean, clear with top end and perfect for the music I play. First time for me with a P90 and it's the sound I've been looking for. Pickup selector in the middle coil tap on and it's a special sound. Amazing guitar, neck, tone and build, lot of dosh but so much better than other big name guitars I own. Stunning. Keep on rocking everyone.🎸😎👍
that neck joint is beautiful.
I can see ( and hear) why you love the guitar Dan. Covers a lot of ground with that pickup combination. A stunner.
love the big 'ol square inlays! I've wanted an HS guitar for sometime now, maybe someday
I ordered this exact same guitar. Have had it a year and I love it.
Haeussel makes extraordinary pickups. I have a '59 in the neck and their TE Broad in the bridge of my Kirn Tele and it is glorious. Nik putting them in most of his instruments just lends credence to what I already knew about Harry's stuff. Top notch.
This series is really cool! It would be awesome for you guys to go in depth over your favorite featured amps as well. I haven't seen much of the Hamstead outside of your vids
+Spencer Cox That will happen Spencer, cheers!
That sound in the beginning... Just marvellous.
I went back for this one, Dan. I have been eyeing a Nik Huber bass. Such a handsome piece of work. Cheers.
OMG I so want one of those guitars now!
Love this video. It's made me want the Eggle version, ie Macon Junior.
I played this guitar when I was over - amazing guitar and incredible feeling neck....
Such a stunning guitar! Just beautiful, Dan😊 Thanks for sharing it with us. I'm off to lie down for a bit until the raging GAS eases off a bit...😖😏😆
+Suzy Johnston cheers Suzy, yep, a truly incredible instrument:)
Fancy meeting you here!
Love my Krautster II!
I'm not a 'fancy' guitar type of guy but DAMN...also very happy someone owns it that obviously loves it so much. People get new guitars on the forums and I just think, 'so what? what are you going to do with it?'
+NeopolitianNPLTN yeah, really special guitar :)
Love the Krautster - headed over to Germany next week - I gotta find Nik...
My 14' LP Gibson Melody Maker has a similar setup, fat neck, but 2 P90's - love the MM and thinking the Krautster would take it up a notch.
That's a fine guitar Dan 🎸. Love the show ,you and Mick great fun and knowledge to be had with every episode. Are use still going to do a review of the T. rex replicater tape machine
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Such a unique instrument in both look and tone. congrats
+TheLonetone483 cheers, once I'd played it, I was hooked :)
Hello Dan, Love the Krauster! Unbelievable! Could you tell us a bit more of the humbucker replacement.
What was the output/impedance of the humbucker that you removed and what is the output/impedance of the humbucker replacement pickup? What kind of magnets? Thirdly: with the low output of the new humbucker can you or do you use the coil split? Love the channel! Love the humor and the insights!
You are correct, high wind humbuckers are NOT bright - the old stuff just wasn't that HOT! Overwound pickups have their place, for some things.
Your best one. I think even better with a Bigsby & Mastery bridge but thats personal.
Wow what a beautiful guitar stunning neck love love love it mate pickup configuration spot on
I was thinking the same. I'd slap a Bigsby on that in a heartbeat.
thats got such an awesome throaty sound.
Maybe it's the Eb or just the way you have it dialed (or because I'm used to your telecaster) but that doesn't sound bright to me at all. If anything, it really channels Mark Knopfler's '59 LP. At least at the beginning of the video for SURE. Killer sounds, as always!
My eyes keep being drawn to that Brunetti amp in the back ground. Is that the same one Dave Kilminster uses? Will we be seeing that in any videos soon? Love these videos.
love it....
great tones !!!!!
Best guitar on the planet! I have the Mahogany body version. Still amazing.
Sounds quite good.
I remember when I first saw the Krautster a few years back, I was absolutely awestruck. To sound somewhat arrogant, I felt like it was made just for me. Obviously I knew it wasn't, but the satin finish, aged hardware, humbucker/P90 configuration were bang on. It was the type of guitar I didn't even know was possible until I saw it. Sadly I can't imagine myself ever owning one. They're way out of my league in terms of cost, and they never come up used. Reverend and the new Yamaha Revstar range have come close to replicating the Krautster in terms of styling and features, but they're affordable and more available.
+Daniel West Never say never Daniel, but we hear you, especially on the Reverend front. Revstars are cool too!
If you do not mind a 25½″ scale length, then check out the G&L Fallout (the Tribute Series version has a mahogany body).
Reverend Double Agent OG, (and a few other models), has the same pick up configuration, very cool bass contour pot, 12" radius neck, and a Korina body, for probably half the cost. Krauster does look and sound sweet, however.
Yeah, both G&L and Reverend are considerations for me.
A thing of beauty! Would have loved to hear some neck tones, though. Action didn't seem high at all to me.
I didn't know about Nik Huber guitar until recently. How about an update on the show? Is it still in your 'top two'?
Dan you should try a B & G Private Build Little Sister, they are just awesome!
+KentuckyBourbon Fade yeah, they look amazing!
they play just as good as they look. You should loan one from The North American Guitar store in London for one of your vids. Keep Rockin Dan!
Great sounding and looking guitar, also the playing, sounds very bros landreth inspired at the start.
HI DAN great guitar i think it would look great in surf green or black with a red tortoise shell pick guard.
I'd try a reverse of the pickup positions - the P90 at the bridge, and the hummer at the neck.
So Dans the Single Cut guy and Micks and Double Cut guy?
Love this btw Dan, thought the neck joint looked quite unusual, had a look at Nik Hubers site and it certainly is, in a good way of course!
Almost looks like a cross between your tele and your les paul if you changed the pickguard to a white one.
+Andrew Astin Never thought about it like that... but yes, seems that way! My next acquisition is to be a 335 or Collings I-35 (Mick). So yes, seems to be the case!
That's a great guitar! I'm not really into the look, but the sound is just perfect!
I've got a question tho: towards the end of the video you have this really barky kind of low to mid gain sound. Which pedal is it or how can I get it? Thank you very much for all the effort you put in your amazing videos!
Really enjoying these episodes guys, you have some lovely guitars. I have a question I'll put to each of you in the appropriate latest videos: Dan, if you could add one of Mick's guitars to your collection, which would it be?
+Rob Holiday Hahaha! Mick here. I don't think he'd want any of my guitars!
Thank you for the video. These guitars are very nice, but extremely expensive - almost double what I paid for my last guitar.
That guitar is full o' the mojo!
Dan,
Love your videos mate. I have learnt more from you than 20 odd years of playing in bands!
Love the guitar too.
How do the electrics work? I'm so used to seeing two tones and volumes for two pick up guitars...
Greetings from Singapore!
Dan! That color finish on your Huber K2 is just fantastic! Here's a true story! I bought my first Huber about 4-1/2 years ago and it was a Huber K2 Goldtop! I loved it as much as anything I've owned but ended up trading it for a Collings 290! I regretted selling it as time passed and promised I would get myself another one down the road! Well that time came I ordered another Huber K2 with a set of the Haussel 1957 PAF HB's in it in the copper finish! I'm ashamed to say that I ended up trading it for another Collings as well! (Collings are the only other electrics that I swear by their build quality,tones and playability) Well guess what I'm sending the Collings 360 back to the dealer where I traded my Huber K2 and getting it back next week! What I really wanted to share with you and everyone else is how unfortunate is it that you don't totally and truly appreciate a really fine electric like the Huber K2 or for that fact any of Nik's Huber model guitars until you don't have them anymore! I will absolutely not under any circumstance get rid of my Copper Huber K2 when it is sitting in my "Mancave" by the end of next week! I'm betting that you agree with me 100% on my opinions and view point of the quality,feel and playability of your Huber K2! On another note I finally heard a demo of the D&M drive pedal and it could be the overdrive/boost pedal that I've been waiting on for a long time! I really think Robert nailed some amazing tones with the overdrive and boost circuits and I'm seriously considering the purchase of this unique pedal! What is your and Mick's take overall on it since you've had a chance to spend some time playing it! :-)
I'll post a demo video of my Copper Huber K2 as soon as I get it back next week and re-post it on your youtube channel if you don't mind or I'll just post it on mine probably!
Cheers,
Mac Baker
+Mac Baker cheers Mac, absolutely, it's a completely unique guitar. I'm s massive fan of Nick, both of his work and him as a person. One if the best companies you could ever deal with
What color finish are you getting your Krautster in and did you stay with the standard HB/Bridge and P-90/Neck pickups that come in Huber K2 or did you opt for a different pickup configuration! I got a set of the 57 Haussel HB's in my Copper K2 that come in the Huber Orca 59! They are a lower output PAF style humbucker and they sound excellent! :-)
Sam tell me in your own words what stands out to you on the Earth Drive overdrive pedal! I have listened to the clips available on it and really like how amp-like the overdrive you get is as it doesn't seem to alter your basic amp tone or color it like most the majority of overdrive pedals do when you engage them! I am running a killer JTM45 Bluesbreaker style combo that has wonderful organic overdrive on its own but I would like to have a great low-medium gain overdrive pedal to bump it with when I'm running it cleaner and not already breaking up or getting that early marshall low-gain crunch! Do you have any demo's that you have done with your Earth Drive pedal? Would love to see some pictures of your new Huber K2 with that Sunburst finish on the top! :-) (Y)
Regards,
Mac Baker
Looking forward to hearing your Huber K2 with your "Earth Drive" Sam! Thanks for the comments and response! :-)
Mac
Simply B E A U Tiful! What is the finish on the back of the neck? Satin? Oiled?
It’s a very thin satin nitro, spectacular neck
been waiting for this one - such a nice looking instrument i know it looks like something else but it doesn't at the same time (yes i know this sounds stupid). You are a lucky boy Mr Daniel.
Yo what are you doing in Japan later this year? Would love to see you if there such chance! Love that bright tone btw
I have never heard of that luthier before - thanks for sharing. I have a poor man's version of that pickup combination - Yamaha PAC611hfm. It really is versatile, although not quite as bright as some of my other guitars - not a bad thing.
William Smothers never heard of Nick Huber?
Not until I saw this video. Love learning about new people.
Never saw you play in on the show. Wonder why?
They have mentioned before in a video that they try to play more 'usual/accessable' guitars for the show hence the strat/tele/335 even though those are fancy versions. :)
You should use the combination of the ac30 and the super reverb in more videos, sounds ace!!!!!
+Matt Cahill We were saying that while recording it!
I own an ac30 and this video has made me yearn for a super reverb, the only problem is I haven't got the money
Check out the 5F4 clone available from Ceriatone.
Can't wait till we get onto pedal boards.... Mick's video... "I've got a Klon, King of Tone, and ARDX20"..... Dan's video.... 14 days later we're still going through all his compressors :D
+Michael Peyton Not far off! Kingsley Page and El Capistan might be finding their way on too... Hamstead tremolo. Free The Tone TriAvatar... oh dear. Seems like I've caught the bug too!
Holy hell where do I get me one of those...
That guitar is extreme!!! Everything on it is amazing. Tone, look, etc. Different in the best way possible. Can you get bluesy tones out of it?
How much $ would I need for this guitar?
God bless!!!
Dan, you must reveal the chords being played at 3:33 onwards!
Can you guys PLEASE do an episode about YOUR pedalboards? The desert island board ep was great and in the Captain ep you get a quick flash of Dan's but I want to see a detailed rundown of what's currently on both Dan's & Mick's pedalboards.
+Roccstar Mick here - I don't have one! And whatever I do cobble together changes literally every week because it's always getting pulled to bits for That Bloody Pedal Show. ;0)
Dan does, most of the time.
Mine are currently: Dude, Klon, Page ODS, Free The Tone TriAvatar, Analogman ARDX20. That's pretty much it!
I see new t-shirts on the horizon..."That Bloody Pedal Show" 😂! Thanks for the info Mick...much appreciated! Would still love to see them, even if they are constantly in flux, especially seeing as all of ours are in a constant state of change as well so we can all relate 😉.
+Roccstar Roger that! Great idea for the T. :0)
Perhaps the shirt could be released on October 31st…failing that, November 5th. 8?}
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Hello, Dan ! That's a wondeful glorious guitar ! Are you also planning on your Gretsch guitar introduced? That'd be fantastic for more videos ! A fanboy of this channel, by the way ! :)
Funny how Dan keeps saying how much he likes how bright it is and all the tones are super murky :P
Certainly looks amazing though! :)
Maybe he is referring to the brightness it gives considering the type of guitar it is. God bless!!!
Karl Boman
Wouldn’t call it super murky but it’s definitely darker sounding than my LP Standard with BB Pro’s or LP Special with Pearly Gates. But I bet if he played the Krautster through my vintage Marshall’s it would be brighter.
You're coming to Japan? I would be happy to show you around the pedal shops etc in Tokyo . if you are interested let me know. I'm American and been here for 20 years. I know all the guitar stores around.
Really like the addition of the guitars & gears segments!
Any specifics on your "high action"? Are we talking SRV territory, read somewhere like 7/64 E and 6/64 e at 12th fret?
I live around 4/64 E and 3/64 e with 10s, and just a hair of neck relief. Decent guitars let me get away with this with no/minimal buzzing.
+aliceyellowdog No. Dan would need to measure it, although inches make no sense to us. Mick's Strat is about 2.2mm on the bottom E string, measured between the top of the 12th fret and the bottom of the string. Fair bit of relief. Not much buzz. Cheers!
What's the fingerboard radius? Looks pretty flat. I just got a Tele with a 9.5" radius and I'm used to 12+. I've never worked that hard to bend. LOL
andrewt248 i bought a strat with a 7.25 inch radius.....never knew bending was that hard
Do I see a mic'd vox back there? What OD pedal are you using? love the tone!
+Jack Bruce Info in the description Jack. AC30 & Super Reverb plus a couple of Kingsley Page Boosts... cheers!
Looks like Kilminster persuaded you to get a brunetti amp!
sorry if missed that in the video, but what color is that, a custom one? looks brighter than CAR (looks amazing btw!!!)
Beautifull guitar
The mighty Krauster! Mine arrived a couple weeks ago. Twas' love at first strum.
Dan, my only quirk is the bridge humbucker. Which model did Nik send you? Was it the Hausser or another model?
hello joe i just talked to the nik huber team cuz i got concerns about the bridge PU too, just write them and they will help!
i wanted a less output/more transparent/more highs humbucker
i got recommended to a Häussel Vin+ Bridge PU
killer sounding thing👌
Defo the winner for me
and Micks blue Strat
Awesome guitar that! :-)
+Thomas Stonehewer sure is :)
I love it I really do but the body is just too big for me. Why so big? Some of us have neck issues etc.why did u change the bridge pup? Too powerful? I missed what u said. Gotta go back now n find it. 😖 ok so u didn't like the very hot bridge pup? I would love it. It comes in at 16k. And the neck as u said is huge. Too big for me. Beautiful, cool looking guitar. I'll have to enjoy it from a distance.
So...I'm thinking "that's a purdy guitar..I'm gonna get me one"....and then I find the price..(cue sound of jaw hitting floor) and I realize I'm not getting get one anytime soon. Bah.
Same.
you can find them used cheaper than any les paul reissue.
Is it as warm as a Les Paul or more clear and trebly sounding guitar ?
slightly treblier, but not harsh in any way. has brass studs on the tailpiece.
thanks for that, a really nice sounding guitar. what was the scale length ?
Super guitar, no doubt, but four grand?
Ohh my God why did you never show us that flamed neck?!?! so beautiful man! So is it a solid body or chambered? Almost sounds like in between a Gibson Les Paul and the 335, super resonant with a lot of balls
+Pedro Schoenwetter Isn't it though? Nice description. It's also got a little bit of Junior about it. You should hear it loud. Oh mama (this is Mick by the way). I think really awesome guitars show their real quality at proper volume.
You're absolutelly right mate! Tks for the great job, i learned more with you guys in one year, than in my whole life of playing, and not only about pedals, but about guitars too and the most important thing, about sound, the "low ends", "high mids", "frequêncies", it was all a mistery to me and now i'm definetelly improving my tone and my ears
Have you still got the Krauster Dan?
Sure do 🤓👍
On my must have list now thanks to you, also have you tried a James Tyler?
+GEOFF NIGHTINGALE Mick here. I have - quite a few. Love those necks too!
One day you'll have to do a "how you got started" segment to inspire people. Too late for me I'm 47, but as jobs go, you pretty much have it living the dream. Thanks for all the shows. Ever in Berkshire i'd be honoured to buy you (both) a beer you've made my rediscover my passion.
What pickup is now in the bridge?
you both have great taste in guitars, but I'm curious, no semis?
+cleanhit777 Dan has a Gretsch Anniversary and Mick is on and off with 335s. There's one that he really wants, but funds don't currently allow! :0)
Pretty! (the guitar)
It's nice to know that entonates well, because with that bridge you don't get a lot of options right? hehe
+Pedro Schoenwetter Mick here. On a semi serious note, people just worry too much about intonation. It's all a compromise anyway, plus your fret height and finger pressure make soooooo much difference to how the thing plays. I've got this weird thing that when I use a guitar tuner, none of my damn guitars are in tune. In a different universe, I've heard Guthrie playing stuff that's just blown me away, while we're videoing or whatever. Then he'll play a chord at the end, and his guitar is a mile out. He intonates as he plays. Back down on planet earth (and talent), we all do it to a certain degree. Obviously intonation really does matter. But... close enough is close enough.... for the crap we play. ;0)
Would you say that bridge adjustments are more significant as one wanders into unusual tunings? That seems to be the case for me.
Can I have that harlot off your wall? It seems like it doesn't want to be artwork to me ;)
+Matt Snyder Harlot is seeing some action this week :)
when are you playing in Japan this year?
"It’s such a bright guitar" - uses super dark overdriven tone, so nobody can hear it.
Just kidding, sounds great and I love Nik’s guitars. The Krautster II is very high on my "next guitar to buy list". Your tone here is still too dark for my taste. I like a high cutting-through-the-mix tone better. But anyway, it’s all preference.
I've always been curious about the P90/humbucker combo, great sounds Dan!
+Jeremiah Mountain it's a really great combination, love it :)
Or even a humbucker in the bridge and a Tele neck pick up
Is there no way to adjust the intonation on that bridge?
nitro or poly finish?
Great guitar !!! But did you pay for it :) ? Or an offer from Nick ?
+Belo Rep yes, absolutely paid for it :)
Wow that thing is awesome. I want one. I think I'll sell my car.
I've put my house on the market!!!!
Hi...would you guys ever consider talking about pickup height?
Thanks
+guitarlos g-los Mick here. Erm... This is an opinion, based on my own experience with it. If you're into measuring it and worrying about the difference it makes, you might be down a rabbit hole, so to speak. You might know that humbuckers can be a little closer to the strings than single coils, that with vintage-style Strats, having them slightly angled so the treble strings are closer is what most people do. Other than that, I've never really done anything other than what the manufacturers suggest, or how they come as standard.
With Strats they can't be too close to the strings (neck pickup especially) as you can get wolf notes, but you'll soon know if that is happening. That's as much as I know - certainly never measured it!
I have a Yamaha SA2200 and it was sounding "wolfy" and I lowered the pickups and wow it changed the sound so much...better that is. The SA2200 has alnico V pickups in it. It's a great guitar and now it sounds great. Thanks for the reply.
+guitarlos g-los There you go! Nice one, that's very useful advice!
YES! \m/
does the P90 in the neck give more clarity than your average humbucker while still maintaining the warm characteristics of a neck pickup?
+Wendell Laffin Yes. You should write the brochure Wendell. Obviously not as compressing or bassy, which can be a good thing, depending on your amp/pedal settings. Cheers!
one more question regarding the P90... what potentiometer is it running through a 250K or a 500K? And if it is a 500K does it get regulated or take the whole 500K? And would there be much of a difference with either in terms of brightness, clarity, etc? just curious because I am leaning towards this type of pickup configuration and want to be educated prior to making the decision... thanks in advance
besides ruokangas hubers are the best guitars in the world.end of story. : ) i have two of them myself and the reason i only own two is bescause i have not enough money to buy all their models :)
Whatever happened to this guitar? Haven't seen it any any recent videos.
Hello! And thanks for the super thanks. It's here, gets used occasionally, but Dan's 75-per-cent-of-the-time-guitar is his red CS Tele. Then his 62 SG/Les Paul, then the 65 Tele.... then everything else. Cheers!
That's a great guitar. I love LP style guitars and I'd probably grab one if it was in sunburst... with Gibson on the head-stock. Yes, I am THAT shallow! :P
Ebony finger board?
Bavarian guitar, Krautname perfect for Krautrock. I want one for the sake of bavarian patriotism but i can't afford that Krautpreis.
Some (important) nit-picking ahead: it's from Hessen, not Bavaria. Just to clarify. Let's just call it a german guitar.
@@MorrisMetschan Oh darn, what a bummer.
My mistake, still seems to be an extraordinary instrument!
Even if I may waït a long long long time to be able to get one, could you, Dan' give me the pickup height settings in .../64 inch for P90 , low and trebble side ? It would be so so gentle !!!! Best regards from France
Need this info as well. I bought one and the p90 setup felt too high for me. Rarely use it at 100% volume
That tone tho fuckkk
I guess the name drop horn was not appropriate for this video :-)
What a wicked guitar p90 in the neck bound body what a neck that would be my lp junior style search over! Pure porn!
What are you doing in Japan Dan? Come to Hong Kong! We'll look after you...
+Hamada El Mansour doing dome gigs with my band 'Tin Spirits' :)
Enjoy man... Come over to Hong Kong. I could introduce you to Tom Lee
bright? for a bridge humbucker that sounded dull as hell. I'm assuming the tone was rolled off?? looks lovely bit sounded like it was mixed through a pillow...
This guy seems to know everyone
+Oliver Crook Please introduce us!