Manlius Pickups Review ( thanks killer tone!)

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A while back while discussing pickups Jason (aka killer tone ) suggested manlius pickups.

I finally got around to having something wound for me by mick.

I recently acquired a gibson sg that was in scratch and dent for a dead pickup. Got it for a steal and needed a p90 that could do metal. Emailed mick to talk about some options, he got back to me in minutes. We corresponded over a few hours and I decided on his hottest p90 the goats growl.

I paid via paypal that night, mick immediatley got back to me to let me know he received it.

The next day I got an email saying he was going to try to get my pickup wound ASAP,it shipped the day after, and arrived the day after that.

So the pickup was installed five days after I ordered. I've waited months for pickups from other winders. Bravo!

All in all, a wonderful product, friendly service, fast turnaround and amazing prices, you can't go wrong trying out manlius in your tone quests...


And the pickup:

The Goats Growl 17.5k with ( custom) alnico 5 magnets. The guitar is now a fire breather. Man whoever says p90 s can't do metal Is lying. They are so aggressive and dynamic I'm contemplating giving up humbuckers. Slightly dark top end from the high wind and a little mid scoop from the alnico 5 mags really complement the mid forward and aggressively bright p90. Nice tight low end too no mush. I'm ecstatic. This pickup will never leave the guitar.

Buy with confidence at Manlius. I have no affiliation and paid full price.
 
Badass, Rick! So glad you dig the pickup. Sounds like a kickass pickup and very unique IMO.
 
i am a big fan of manlius pickups.

tremendous value for sure.

I have a set of asphalts and they rock

if you click on my sig i have a short clip in soundcloud.
 
I have some Fat Dianes in an SG, killer PAF tone, big Manlius fan.
 
fuzzyguitars":2tqif209 said:
i am a big fan of manlius pickups.

tremendous value for sure.

I have a set of asphalts and they rock

if you click on my sig i have a short clip in soundcloud.
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I listened to every single one of your clips on his site!

Is the asphalt anything like a nailbomb? I think I read that once...
 
I bought an explorer here that came with a set of Hot Rod 59's. Love it in the neck. Took it out of the bridge and put in a dimarzio Norton almost immediately
 
He is going to wind me a 7 string pickup. Should be very cool.
 
I cant remember which bare knuckle that I have.

It is either a painkiller or a nailbomb.

overall I prefer the Asphalt.

They are a tighter hotter modern take on a PAF.

The BKP is just OK.

It didnt make me want to go out and buy more pickups from the same manufacturer because I was so thrilled.

Unlike Manlius stuff, which I bought and paid for, Asphalt, Modern and Vinyl.

moltenmetalburn":12vqyg9h said:
fuzzyguitars":12vqyg9h said:
i am a big fan of manlius pickups.

tremendous value for sure.

I have a set of asphalts and they rock

if you click on my sig i have a short clip in soundcloud.
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I listened to every single one of your clips on his site!

Is the asphalt anything like a nailbomb? I think I read that once...
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Just got off the phone with Mick and ordered a set of Asphalt's.
He's got a special going on right now. I have copied what he sent me in the email below and said it was ok to post here. Killer deal!

From Mick

I also have a coupon running now for the holiday period.  You can use code holiday2012 on all set orders to get 15% off.
 
I've got 5 Manlius pickups. Sold a lot of other high end pickups because Micks are just as good if not a lot better than the "fancy" ones I had. I've got a custom hot, a full range, a custom made neck pickup that he made for me, that sounds like you have the tone pot rolled back ( I only have a volume pot installed in my guitars), a custom single coil that sounds like a P-90, and he's super affordable. Great pickups.
 
bwgintegra":25a01ojx said:
Just got off the phone with Mick and ordered a set of Asphalt's.
He's got a special going on right now. I have copied what he sent me in the email below and said it was ok to post here. Killer deal!

From Mick

I also have a coupon running now for the holiday period.  You can use code holiday2012 on all set orders to get 15% off.
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Yeah unfortunately the deal piped up a day or to after I ordered, I do want more so may put in a bulk order.
 
moltenmetalburn":2iypm605 said:
Laura":2iypm605 said:
Love the Asphalt that he did for me.
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whats it like laura?
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I don't know what I would compare it to. I owned a Nailbomb and sold it but it was a while ago and I had it in a completely different guitar. Either way, the Asphalt replaced a 500t and it is a huge improvement to my ears. Smoother, more balanced, great clarity, lows are great (not too tight and not too boomy). I will do a clip soon.
 
Can anyone share Mick's email for contact?
I don't seem to be able to view correctly the contact page on his website.
 
moltenmetalburn":1n5ln1dv said:
let us know what you think of it!
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Asphalt with a C8 magnet to tighten it up for the low B.

I dig A5s for 6 strings but they don't work that great for me on 7s. Looking forward to it for sure.
 
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