Keystones vs. Twang Kings

CharlesM · May 22nd, 2008, 11:38 AM

Just wondering if anyone has experience with both the Keystones and Twang Kings and can give me some insights as far as differences in sound between each set.

Thanks a lot,
Charles

CharlesM · May 24th, 2008, 09:59 AM

bump

Any help greatly appreciated.

Al Nico · May 24th, 2008, 05:12 PM

I think you've already heard my opinion on the bridge pups, but I'll expand.
While I think the Keystone bridge is more versatile than the TK and more "adjustable" (pup height, volume, tone), I found it a bit too warm in contrast to the neck. The TK sounded a bit more clucky and traditional to my ears, while still adding some warmth and smoothness compared to other traditional bridge pups.

The Keystone neck is superb and very stratty of that's what you're looking for. Haven't tried the TK neck, but I've heard it's very good and also a bit stratty, but probably not as much as the Keystone.

You can mix and match them, I found that the TK bridge and Keystone neck match up very well sonically and volume-wise.

garytelecastor · May 24th, 2008, 05:46 PM

I have never used the Twang Kings but I love the keystones. Lots of twang fer the buck!

eggman · May 28th, 2008, 12:13 AM

Howdy,

I'm a Twang King guy. They make my USACG Mahogany Tele come alive through my little '68 Vibro Champ. The overdrive tone is close to Keef's from "Get yer Ya-Ya's Out". Through my red knob Twin it's useful for Buck Owens tones.

Eggman

bobthecanadian · May 28th, 2008, 07:44 AM

I don't have a set of Keystones to compare to, however, I do have a Twang King neck pickup and really like it. Clear sounds and great for comping, at least for me anyhow. Actually, now that I think of it, I use it a lot for leads as well.

I think that either way you go, you are going to get a good set.

Cheers,

Bob

May 22nd, 2008, 11:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
CharlesM TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY Posts: 10	Keystones vs. Twang Kings Just wondering if anyone has experience with both the Keystones and Twang Kings and can give me some insights as far as differences in sound between each set. Thanks a lot, Charles

May 24th, 2008, 05:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
garytelecastor Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,084 18 Photos	I have never used the Twang Kings but I love the keystones. Lots of twang fer the buck! __________________ éí 'aaníígÓÓ 'áhoot'é Redd Volkaert is a Jedi Knight at one with the Force!!!

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bobthecanadian Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Taipei, Taiwan Age: 41 Posts: 1,497	I don't have a set of Keystones to compare to, however, I do have a Twang King neck pickup and really like it. Clear sounds and great for comping, at least for me anyhow. Actually, now that I think of it, I use it a lot for leads as well. I think that either way you go, you are going to get a good set. Cheers, Bob __________________ It don't mean a thang if it ain't got that TWANG!!!

May 24th, 2008, 09:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
CharlesM TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY Posts: 10	bump Any help greatly appreciated.

May 24th, 2008, 05:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Al Nico Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 267 5 Photos	I think you've already heard my opinion on the bridge pups, but I'll expand. While I think the Keystone bridge is more versatile than the TK and more "adjustable" (pup height, volume, tone), I found it a bit too warm in contrast to the neck. The TK sounded a bit more clucky and traditional to my ears, while still adding some warmth and smoothness compared to other traditional bridge pups. The Keystone neck is superb and very stratty of that's what you're looking for. Haven't tried the TK neck, but I've heard it's very good and also a bit stratty, but probably not as much as the Keystone. You can mix and match them, I found that the TK bridge and Keystone neck match up very well sonically and volume-wise.

May 28th, 2008, 12:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
eggman Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 936	Howdy, I'm a Twang King guy. They make my USACG Mahogany Tele come alive through my little '68 Vibro Champ. The overdrive tone is close to Keef's from "Get yer Ya-Ya's Out". Through my red knob Twin it's useful for Buck Owens tones. Eggman