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DimarzioForum.Com => The Pickup Place => Topic started by: Whistler on July 16, 2018, 11:45:16 AM

Title: Final advice req. for Strat replacement pickups
Post by: Whistler on July 16, 2018, 11:45:16 AM
After dragging my heals, I think I may have decided on the following pickups on my Levinson Blade R4.

Area 61 dp416 middle

Virtual vintage 54 pro dp408 neck

Virtual solo dp420. BRIDGE

Tried YouTube clips but I can’t really tell the difference between any of them.

My real question, is there any big tonal difference in the Area 61/67 etc and the Virtual Vintage range or is it just splitting hairs. I’ve read all the specs on the Dimarzio web page.

Anyone else been down this path?

And I thought Ir’s were a rabbit hole :).
Title: Re: Final advice req. for Strat replacement pickups
Post by: buddroyce on July 17, 2018, 12:14:43 AM
Oh I know that path all too well.

The Area 67 is brighter and thinner while the Area 61 is fuller sounding and has a bit more output. Although tbh, either one is fine. It's not like they're drastically different but with the setup that you're going for, I'd go with the Area 67 and I believe it'll balance better with the VV54 and VS.
Title: Re: Final advice req. for Strat replacement pickups
Post by: greenlion on July 17, 2018, 08:44:13 AM
The 61 and 54pro do have different tones, but that is not a bad thing. The 61 reminds me of SRV, and the 54pro has more of a rounded bell-like 50's strat tone. The 54pro has a hair more output. The 67 has less output and is more treble focused. If you want versatility you can mix and match those in a half dozen ways. If you use the area 67 or 58 with the others, they will do best in the middle since there will be a slight drop in output.
Title: Re: Final advice req. for Strat replacement pickups
Post by: Whistler on July 17, 2018, 04:51:55 PM
Thanks guys for your advice. Appreciate it.
Title: Re: Final advice req. for Strat replacement pickups
Post by: darkbluemurder on July 18, 2018, 08:20:41 AM
If your guitar is bright acoustically, the set up listed in the OP should work well.

Cheers Stephan
Title: Re: Final advice req. for Strat replacement pickups
Post by: Whistler on July 18, 2018, 04:42:09 PM
Ok, after much head spinning I’ve finally grown a pair and ordered the set in the OP. Thanks again for all replies.