Blaze Bridge Users - Question for You All

Drew · 06-18-2007, 01:24 PM

I run a .68 on my UV, less for tonal considerations than because I hit pretty hard and don't want a string that'll oscilate like crazy whenever I pick.

Of course, whether a pickup can give you a "tight" tone will really depend with what you run it into, but my experience is that while there's certainly a lot of bass coming out of a Blaze bridge, the midrange is clear enough that it's certainly capable of getting a nice, tight rhythm tone, and isn't naturally "muddy" sounding. Certianly it's worth experimenting with different guages and string types, but I agree that running it through something other than a Zoom 505II is probably going to help a lot.

soldierkahn · 06-18-2007, 07:04 PM

^^^

Metal Ken · 06-18-2007, 07:51 PM

Right now i think its a .054 or .056 on my UV, but im gonna bump it up in a serious way when i change strings. That said, i dont have any clarity problems at all. I'm using a 5150 though.

djpharoah · 06-19-2007, 08:03 AM

Most likely picking up a studio used cube 30W for $150 - sound like a good deal? Its from a guy who I bought my RG7421 (my first ibby) so I trust him with the quality - just wanted to know the price.

Hellbound · 06-19-2007, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by angryman

I use D'Addario .10 - .59's on all my 7's which are all loaded with Blaze's in the Bridge, they're all tuned Drop A & G# & I have no problems with tightness & clarity on any of them at all. although I do use a Maxon Od808 as a clean boost in front of my 5150 which makes a massive difference to the low end.

My setup is very similar. I use Dean Markley .10-.60's on my K7 and have a Blaze in the bridge. I'm also using a 6505 with a Lordovchaos modded TS7 and I couldn't ask for a better tone. I'm using A standard and every string sounds nice and tight. So far the Blaze bridge is my favorite pickup.

djpharoah · 06-19-2007, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellbound

My setup is very similar. I use Dean Markley .10-.60's on my K7 and have a Blaze in the bridge. I'm also using a 6505 with a Lordovchaos modded TS7 and I couldn't ask for a better tone. I'm using A standard and every string sounds nice and tight. So far the Blaze bridge is my favorite pickup.

I think i will try detuning again - When I orginally got my rg7421 I went to A Standard.

metalfiend666 · 06-19-2007, 09:29 AM

I'm not liking my Blaze Bridge much right now. I've tried it through a lot of amps lately and found the sound "wanting". It's got to be the pickup, not the amps. It's too mid-scooped and muddy for my taste.

metalfiend666 · 06-19-2007, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpharoah

I would like a smallish amp (bedroom jamming) and might want to go tube. Any ideas?

You should find something here Amp/Cab Maker Thread

angryman · 06-19-2007, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellbound

So far the Blaze bridge is my favorite pickup.

+1

djpharoah · 06-19-2007, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metalfiend666

I'm not liking my Blaze Bridge much right now. I've tried it through a lot of amps lately and found the sound "wanting". It's got to be the pickup, not the amps. It's too mid-scooped and muddy for my taste.

Yeah - will try the blaze bridge with a cube 30W that im going to be getting. If it doesnt rock my socks with the crispness and tightness then I will adjust heights and guages till I get the tone I want.

Worst case nothing works for mme - I sell the green blaze and get a green evo.

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06-18-2007, 01:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
Drew Fear the Polo! • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 29,805 Real Name: Call me Ahab... Main Seven: 1991 Ibanez UV7PWH Main ERG: Sherman 5-string bass Rig: Mesa Recto-verb 50 Thanked: 147	I run a .68 on my UV, less for tonal considerations than because I hit pretty hard and don't want a string that'll oscilate like crazy whenever I pick. Of course, whether a pickup can give you a "tight" tone will really depend with what you run it into, but my experience is that while there's certainly a lot of bass coming out of a Blaze bridge, the midrange is clear enough that it's certainly capable of getting a nice, tight rhythm tone, and isn't naturally "muddy" sounding. Certianly it's worth experimenting with different guages and string types, but I agree that running it through something other than a Zoom 505II is probably going to help a lot. "...and everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon."

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