mountainjam
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I own both sets. I prefer the aftermaths, but I think the painkillers are more suited for djent, they are very mid dominant.
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Or if you preferred PK for bridge and AM for the neck or vice versa.
It's starting to get a little bit annoying with all the comments about the "djent" being the technique every time someone wants to know more about gear. Yes we know that "djent" is a way of playing but that is not what people asks about.
If someone asks "which amp is more suitable for djent?" or "which pickup is more suitable for djent?" he wants to know which product that enhances that sound most.
If I compare a Dimarzio ToneZone to a Bareknuckle Aftermath there's night and day difference in how they enhance the sound of the technique. Get it?
Fuck, stop saying it's about technique... the gear has a fuckload to do, get over it...
I'd recommend you the Aftermath, but if you want a little more output go with the Miracle Man
I have both. I love both. I think you can't go wrong with either on, they'll both get the job done. It does depend on your wood combination and how it will help accent what you what though.
I had a PK bridge and Nailbomb neck set in my Carvin. It was a Mahogany body and neck. It worked really well together.
I had an Aftermath set in my Caparison that was also mahogany body and maple/ebony neck. But it was much lighter and brighter sounding than the Carvin. But the aftermaths made it sizzle, gave it a hard edge.
So my opinion is if you have a heavy dark sounding wood body, then go with the PKs. If you have something lighter/brighter sounding woods, then go with the aftermaths. But to me you're talking the difference between a Ferrari and Lamborghini, both are awesome.
Ok im gonna try see if i can try aftermaths or maybe Lundgren m8 some time. I was going to try PKs because aftermaths are too mainstream.![]()