Dio Holy Diver Tab

[Heron Mathis]

TheHolydiver humbucker has a progressive, modern tone and wide dynamic range. Fat mids, warm and compact bass and harmonic rich highs work together to provide the perfect answer for progressive players looking for a versatile, powerful humbucker.

The wide dynamics and mids of the Holydiver are excellent for adding depth and body to lighter weight, bolt-on neck guitars and extremely well suited to high-gain applications that benefit from a sweeter treble response.

Is there something by Dimarzio or Duncan that is close to the Holy Diver? I want to replace the EMGs in my Les Paul copy, but don't want to spend over $300 for a set of pickups. The Holy Divers sound awesome to me, but I figure there must be something close, but cheaper. Spec-wise, Dimarzio Evolutions look close, but they are ceramic instead of alnico. Are they any good?

There probably is something, but I don't think you're going to find it in a ceramic. IMO, there is a real difference if you are looking for that alnico warmth and grind. The Holy Divers are pretty amazing depending on the guitar.

The JB is real hit or miss for me, I can like it in one guitar, and despise in another, even if they are the same model guitar. The HD kind of sounds like a really good pairing of a JB to me, just without as much of the highend sizzle, and a thicker low mid.

I haven't been a fan of the JB in either of the two guitars I've had one in. I've heard good things about it with an alnico 8 magnet in it though, which makes me think the Alternative 8 might be a good option.

It's kinda weird that Vivian Campbell was basically using a Super Distortion. On paper, it's the opposite tonewise of the Holy Diver (lots of bass, reduced treble). But maybe it's supposed to sound like the whole combination of his rig, not just the pickups.

A little off topic, but what makes the difference between a decent pickup and a really good one? Better magnets? Wire? Why wouldn't a company like Dimarzio be able to make pickups that sound as good if not better than BKs? Or do they, and it's just hype and cork-sniffery?

From what little experience I have with BKP's (Holydiver in a Jackson since monday) they sound different. It's a sound I can definitely work with, but to call it better than other pickups... I've got another set coming in for a Les Paul. I'll see if there is a certain common quality to them.

As a reminder, I generally prefer short mounting legs as much as possible. Bare Knuckle currently factors in the probability that customers ordering short legs might direct-mount the pickup. To account for that, short legs now generally default to shorter screws. If you want longer screws with shorter legs, or shorter screws with longer legs, just let them know.

The neck position is another reminder that the lads at BKP understand the concept of voicing a complete pair. Big ripe single notes that join together a deep presence that retains clarity. This Holydiver neck is going to a switch for series/parallel operation. This pickup set for parallel on a clean amp setting is genuinely luscious.

The Holydiver is going to be good for blues rock, pop, garage, hard rock, shred, fusion, prog metal, tech metal, thrash, and more. It is available in 6, 7, and 8-string configurations. You can choose from over a dozen bobbin colors, and an incredible array of selection of covers, radiators, and TVs. You can customize with screw or bolt poles in about a half-dozen finishes. And of course, you have a selection of mounting leg length and type of lead wire.

For reference, this Bare Knuckle Pickups Holydiver humbucker set evaluation was conducted with a Fractal Axe-Fx II XL+ featuring Celestion Impluse Responses and Fractal MFC-101 MIDI Foot Controller. Real cabs in use are Marshall 1960B, Mojotone British, and Peavey 6505 cabs loaded with Celestion Classic Series Vintage 30s and Classic Series G12M Greenbacks.

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