MCP 2nd degree black belt,VH I tone in a pickup!

[Marshall SL12301]

If anyone wants a chance to check these out i am selling a extra i have
http://forum.metroamp.com/viewtopic.php ... 92#p397792" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Marshall SL12301]

Just to clarify about the Burstbuckers. There are 1,2 and 3's and Burstbucker Pro's. The Burstbucker Pro's are same as 1 and 2's are a set ,wax potted,the 2's are the most Ed like and similar to the Blackbelt in my opinion. A5-unmatched coils. Articulate, yet warm, fat, yet crunchy. Low note clarity, with a"voice". Not cheap retail but I see them for sale all the time very reasonable.

I have a BB #2 and tried it with both A2 and A5 and it does not sound like the MCP BB at all and
The MCP drives the plexi almost as good as the DSD whereas the BB #2 did not,at leat not to the extreme of the MCP BB.

[motrock]

Just to clarify about the Burstbuckers. There are 1,2 and 3's and Burstbucker Pro's. The Burstbucker Pro's are same as 1 and 2's are a set ,wax potted,the 2's are the most Ed like and similar to the Blackbelt in my opinion. A5-unmatched coils. Articulate, yet warm, fat, yet crunchy. Low note clarity, with a"voice". Not cheap retail but I see them for sale all the time very reasonable.

I have a BB #2 and tried it with both A2 and A5 and it does not sound like the MCP BB at all and
The MCP drives the plexi almost as good as the DSD whereas the BB #2 did not,at leat not to the extreme of the MCP BB.

Yeah, it drives my amps pretty good. Its perfect for the Plexi! This is THE PICKUP for early Van Halen. Hands down!

[Marshall SL12301]

Yeah, it drives my amps pretty good. Its perfect for the Plexi! This is THE PICKUP for early Van Halen. Hands down!

Totally agree! I am so impressed with these i decided to keep all three of the MCP BB's and sell my duncan 78
if anyone is interested in a 78 i have one up here, http://forum.metroamp.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=39754" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
cant say they suck either

[rgorke]

Yeah, it drives my amps pretty good. Its perfect for the Plexi! This is THE PICKUP for early Van Halen. Hands down!

Totally agree! I am so impressed with these i decided to keep all three of the MCP BB's and sell my duncan 78
if anyone is interested in a 78 i have one up here, http://forum.metroamp.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=39754" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
cant say they suck either

So do you think it would be pretty close for the early tone?

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[Marshall SL12301]

Yeah, it drives my amps pretty good. Its perfect for the Plexi! This is THE PICKUP for early Van Halen. Hands down!

Totally agree! I am so impressed with these i decided to keep all three of the MCP BB's and sell my duncan 78
if anyone is interested in a 78 i have one up here, http://forum.metroamp.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=39754" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
cant say they suck either

So do you think it would be pretty close for the early tone?

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without a doubt. even though the spec on these is off(compared to the 13.6K ceramic ed did use) the TONE is there is spades.

[Tone Slinger]

Yep, the '78' is what I 'hear' on the '78 tour (including VH2). Basically a PAF wound to the max with awg 42 wire. Depending on the particular bobbins and tech, as much as 10k can be gotten with the awg 42 wire. The '78 is around 9k, which is about 1k hotter than typical pafs. The a2 magnet is much warmer and sweeter as well (as compared to an A5). If I didnt already have a 'comparable' clone, I'd jump all over that

[Marshall SL12301]

Yep, the '78' is what I 'hear' on the '78 tour (including VH2). Basically a PAF wound to the max with awg 42 wire. Depending on the particular bobbins and tech, as much as 10k can be gotten with the awg 42 wire. The '78 is around 9k, which is about 1k hotter than typical pafs. The a2 magnet is much warmer and sweeter as well (as compared to an A5). If I didnt already have a 'comparable' clone, I'd jump all over that

I have the 78 and it does the VH II tone exact, but i have too many pu's so i posted it forsale over at the classifieds plus once you play a old duncan "Van halen custom" and a MCP BB the rest leave something to be desired

[Marshall SL12301]

Update. still lovin the MCP a week later, i am even sellin off all my other VH duncans and "others" that mimic the VH tone.
The MCP is ama zing ,i never heard a PAF type drive a marshall like this does!!!

[motrock]

Update. still lovin the MCP a week later, i am even sellin off all my other VH duncans and "others" that mimic the VH tone.
The MCP is ama zing ,i never heard a PAF type drive a marshall like this does!!!

Much better then that custom MCP that I sold ya? I think so. I am stilling loving mine a month or 2 later. It delivers the goods for sure!

[Motor City Pickups]

Thanks Guys! Nice as hell of ya to say such nice things. Much appreciated fellas.Glad you guys are getting on with the 2nd degree!!
Peace, Wade-MCP

[Rogue]

Long time 2nd DBB user here. Fantastic pickup. Remained King for a long time. However, I tried a MCP Nasty Nasty. Still on the fence, but it's remained in the guitar for the mean while. The 2nd DBB is my second guitar, so she's still around and get's played.

[mightymike]

I really like the WCR Darkburst. Has anyone tried that and this? It's close to the same resistance, assymetrical wind. Don't know if they are unbalanced, and fortress the may type. I think it's a2... I'm really interested in trying this now.

[Marshall SL12301]

I really like the WCR Darkburst. Has anyone tried that and this? It's close to the same resistance, assymetrical wind. Don't know if they are unbalanced, and fortress the may type. I think it's a2... I'm really interested in trying this now.

Yes i have one and definitely think it is a amazing pu, it does not lack anything in a PAF, has bloom,sustain,punch and a certain "air" to its tone. Mark(ROCKSTAH) told me about this one and he was right as usual!

[mightymike]

It was one of the first p/u he tried when he was just starting out trying everything under the sun and making a name for himself.. I liked it so much, I bought one, mounted it in my HM strat with PEC mil spec pots and a mustard. I put a spliter switch on it, and was very surprised at it's single coil tone. Perfect for the ATBL solo, by also bad ass for SRV tone ( I shit you not), and for funk. I play Pick up the Pieces in a rock'n Vhish kind of way. I know that sounds weird, but it's fun
And that pick up is bad ass. I'm going to build a Northern Ash fat strat with a Darkburst and 2 APS2 Duncan Antiquities. That will be my new half step down guitar.