A Pickup Dilemma

[auxioluck]

So, my gear life never seems to be without excitement....

I just ordered a set of Nailbombs for my RG7421XL. This was originally intended to be my main, but now that I found out the Carvin 7 I want is only $989, I'm going to end up pulling the trigger on that. Here's my question:

Should I hold the Nailbombs for the Carvin, since it will undoubtedly become my new main, or should I still throw them in the RG and enjoy the stock Carvin pups?

Thanks as always guys!

[Max]

put them in the RG, then take them out and put them in the carvin when it comes

[Josh]

Will they fit in the Carvin, or will you need to do the extra routing?

[auxioluck]

Ooh, good question Josh. They should fit just fine; I'm not sure if Carvin uses smaller than standard routes?

[Josh]

For their 7s they use smaller routes, although they may have changed that policy recently, I don't remember.

[auxioluck]

Well, if it will require routing, I'll probably just throw them in the RG still. Bah. I'll email Carvin to see if they can tell me.

[auxioluck]

Now I'm actually curious...does anyone think that Carvin would be willing to install the BKP's while building if I sent the set to them? (I'm just brainstorming out of my ass right now)

[Josh]

No, I don't think so, as it's all handled via CNC routing.

[James]

I'd doubt Carvin would install anything other than their own pickups. Their routes are known to be smaller than a "standard" 7 string pickup route, but the extra clearance you need varies between pickups. Give one of the BKP's a try in it and see how much needs to be removed for it to fit, it might just be a 5mins with a Dremmel job. Oh, and buy another set of BKP's for your RG

[Max]

Originally Posted by auxioluck

Now I'm actually curious...does anyone think that Carvin would be willing to install the BKP's while building if I sent the set to them? (I'm just brainstorming out of my ass right now)

no way in hell. it would be a waste of time since the carvin pickups rock so hard as is