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The Pickup Place / Re: Ideas for Pickup Combination for HSH routed Strat
« on: October 01, 2021, 04:11:46 PM »
Air Norton or VHPAF bridge, Area 67 neck, Injector neck, with 250k pots
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The Pickup Place / Re: Middle pickup suggestions?
« on: September 24, 2021, 10:57:06 PM »
I'm curious why you would want to go with a True Velvet middle. It's a great pickup to be sure (almost an understament, it's a freakin amazing Strat pickup in the right guitar), however it is a vintage style pickup and doesn't seem to me to be a modern style that would keep company particularly well with the Mojo /Satch track combo.
I'd consider an FS-1 based on your aim, also a great pickup that might could hang with your other two pickups in a more copacetic way.
As far as RW/RP, that seems to be to be more of an argument when dealing with strictly vintage output Strat pickups- some feel it takes away a bit from the feel of the pickup, but with your setup , I cannot see how it would matter.
Bear in mind, I am far from an expert on this, but I know many times I have posted here and have been delighted to see some feedback on my posts ASAP , no matter what.
I'd consider an FS-1 based on your aim, also a great pickup that might could hang with your other two pickups in a more copacetic way.
As far as RW/RP, that seems to be to be more of an argument when dealing with strictly vintage output Strat pickups- some feel it takes away a bit from the feel of the pickup, but with your setup , I cannot see how it would matter.
Bear in mind, I am far from an expert on this, but I know many times I have posted here and have been delighted to see some feedback on my posts ASAP , no matter what.
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The Pickup Place / Re: Dimarzio PAF 36th vs. 59 PAF?
« on: September 24, 2021, 10:10:22 PM »
OK boyz... so i just installed the breed neck in the bridge, and the operation was successful. The patient lives! The Breed rounded out the highs JUST enough to not to totally icepick my ear, well, unless I really really turned the amp up, which I guess most pickups will do. In general, not as nice overall as the Antiquities, but hey, you can't have your cake and eat it too, and it's a sacrifice I am more than willing to make. Still, the Breed neck in bridge is a very good sounding pickup, and the middle /neck position really excels with my Gibson Burstbucker neck pickup. Not sure what value pots , but using a .047 tone cap that also made a big difference when I replaced the .022 cap.
So if any of you are in a quandry with the same type of issue, and don't wanna go whole hog on something like an Air Zone for the bridge in a classic guitar ( like my 335 style), and want to stay PAF'ish , then might wanna try the Breed neck in bridge. I will say it takes some rather judicious tweaking of height to achieve optimal performance.
Still have not tried the Gravity Storm, however that is moving sideways form the hot output PAF realm , but for now, the patient is healed and discharged.
So if any of you are in a quandry with the same type of issue, and don't wanna go whole hog on something like an Air Zone for the bridge in a classic guitar ( like my 335 style), and want to stay PAF'ish , then might wanna try the Breed neck in bridge. I will say it takes some rather judicious tweaking of height to achieve optimal performance.
Still have not tried the Gravity Storm, however that is moving sideways form the hot output PAF realm , but for now, the patient is healed and discharged.
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The Pickup Place / Re: Dimarzio PAF 36th vs. 59 PAF?
« on: September 19, 2021, 10:10:35 PM »The Dimarzio PAF 59 is not going to help with your brightness problem. I would think that the Air Zone was a really good choice.
Thank you so much for the input! I trust that evaluation. What about a Transition Bridge? I have a set languishing in the dark dank depths of my pickup dungeon. Hard to believe there is not a review on the Transition pickup in the "Everything you Always wanted to know". Maybe a Breed neck in bridge?
EDIT- Well, ok folks, just ordered a Breed neck, wish me luck. If that doesn't work I'll throw in a Gravity Storm and call it a day. BTW, I had a Duncan Custom shop Pearly Gates/ Antiquities hybride in the bridge- nice pup, but up the neck had a bad shrill spike in the treble in this axe.
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The Pickup Place / Dimarzio PAF 36th vs. 59 PAF?
« on: September 16, 2021, 09:01:47 PM »
Hi folks, been awhile since I been on here, hope everyone is well.
So I have a real nice Warmoth semi hollow 2 humbucker 335 style guitar. I have a Gibson Burstbucker in the neck and it is fine, sounds great and real warm even in the Treble.
For the bridge I am looking for something classically PAF in output and and sound character, and the the guitar itself is very bright sounding, so the Duncan PAF Pearly gates in the bridge now is just pretty harsh sounding.
What do you think of my postulation that a lot of the boutique pure exact replica PAF's out there may be fine for an original 59 Les Paul or 335 with it's warm sounding aged old growth wood, but are way to bright for a modern guitar?
Well that is why I am going for a Dimarzio. Larry and Steve seems to have taken into account that they slightly need to tweak the treble on their to make it smoother for most guitars .
Now, I like the fact that the PAF 59 is not potted. I'm good with that, and I don't play high gain and also think it adds to the richness of the tone as is a pretty common conception.
Anyway, which would you say is a smoother high end between the 59 PAF and the 36th PAF? What other differences between the two PAf's?
Anyone have any experience with both pickups and could give me some insight?
Thanks!!!
EDIT-
Well thanks for nothing... tee hee..but I've decided to err on the side of caution and try an Air Zone in the bridge. I do want o stay in the sort of PAF domain. THis way, if it works, I can try and swing back to a PAF 59 or 36th, and if it still doesn't work ( the guitar needs serious help with being overly bright) , I can try a Gravity Storm.
So I have a real nice Warmoth semi hollow 2 humbucker 335 style guitar. I have a Gibson Burstbucker in the neck and it is fine, sounds great and real warm even in the Treble.
For the bridge I am looking for something classically PAF in output and and sound character, and the the guitar itself is very bright sounding, so the Duncan PAF Pearly gates in the bridge now is just pretty harsh sounding.
What do you think of my postulation that a lot of the boutique pure exact replica PAF's out there may be fine for an original 59 Les Paul or 335 with it's warm sounding aged old growth wood, but are way to bright for a modern guitar?
Well that is why I am going for a Dimarzio. Larry and Steve seems to have taken into account that they slightly need to tweak the treble on their to make it smoother for most guitars .
Now, I like the fact that the PAF 59 is not potted. I'm good with that, and I don't play high gain and also think it adds to the richness of the tone as is a pretty common conception.
Anyway, which would you say is a smoother high end between the 59 PAF and the 36th PAF? What other differences between the two PAf's?
Anyone have any experience with both pickups and could give me some insight?
Thanks!!!
EDIT-
Well thanks for nothing... tee hee..but I've decided to err on the side of caution and try an Air Zone in the bridge. I do want o stay in the sort of PAF domain. THis way, if it works, I can try and swing back to a PAF 59 or 36th, and if it still doesn't work ( the guitar needs serious help with being overly bright) , I can try a Gravity Storm.
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The Pickup Place / my experience with two Dimarzios and maybe advice
« on: November 16, 2020, 10:17:43 PM »
Just getting back into serious playing , and I have two Floyded Jacksons, one is a FGlame DK2 , and one an old Performer.
In the Performer I have a Transition set. In the Flame DK2 I have a PAF Master. Well, this is mostly regarding bridge position on both.
First off, I play with a lot of controlled, or at least attempted controlled sustained feedback. On the Flame DK2, with the PAF Master, the feedback is absolutely glorious.
ON the PS4 Performer, the feedback is very muted. ( worth mentioning neither gets vaery good feedback above the 12th fret).
Both guitars have very good treble bite, and I am pleased with that. However the PAF Master bridge, as nice as it is, lacks a certain weight that the Transition set has.
I guess what I'm driving at is that is there a Dimarzio that has the weight of the Transitions and also the sweet mid focused feedback of the PAF Master, or is it a case of you can't have your cake and eat it too? IDK. Thank\s, nice to see you all again here.
In the Performer I have a Transition set. In the Flame DK2 I have a PAF Master. Well, this is mostly regarding bridge position on both.
First off, I play with a lot of controlled, or at least attempted controlled sustained feedback. On the Flame DK2, with the PAF Master, the feedback is absolutely glorious.
ON the PS4 Performer, the feedback is very muted. ( worth mentioning neither gets vaery good feedback above the 12th fret).
Both guitars have very good treble bite, and I am pleased with that. However the PAF Master bridge, as nice as it is, lacks a certain weight that the Transition set has.
I guess what I'm driving at is that is there a Dimarzio that has the weight of the Transitions and also the sweet mid focused feedback of the PAF Master, or is it a case of you can't have your cake and eat it too? IDK. Thank\s, nice to see you all again here.
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The Pickup Place / Sugar Shakra questions
« on: September 18, 2020, 10:46:22 AM »
Hello
The Sugar Shakra is a designated bridge pickup. Would it also be usable in the middle position of a Superstrat ( Floyded) with a hot normal sized bridge Humbucker?
Also, do ALL the Dimarzio twin blade pickups have 'low string pull' with the side by side coils, or is it only the specific twin rail pickups Dimarzio specifies as having this property?
TIA
The Sugar Shakra is a designated bridge pickup. Would it also be usable in the middle position of a Superstrat ( Floyded) with a hot normal sized bridge Humbucker?
Also, do ALL the Dimarzio twin blade pickups have 'low string pull' with the side by side coils, or is it only the specific twin rail pickups Dimarzio specifies as having this property?
TIA
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The Pickup Place / Anyone Using or have used a Transition Neck in the Bridge?
« on: December 14, 2017, 01:01:07 PM »
Anyone Using or have used a Transition Neck in the bridge? I contacted Dimarzio Tech and they said it would work fine, and that players are doing this.
I lean more towards classic heavy Metal and hard rock, and don't do much Modern extreme metal ( if I do, I have dedicated guitars and amps for that).
Anyone have any direct experience on what to expect vs. the Transition Bridge in the bridge? I am considering this Transition Neck in the bridge with something like a PAF36th in the neck.
I lean more towards classic heavy Metal and hard rock, and don't do much Modern extreme metal ( if I do, I have dedicated guitars and amps for that).
Anyone have any direct experience on what to expect vs. the Transition Bridge in the bridge? I am considering this Transition Neck in the bridge with something like a PAF36th in the neck.
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The Trading Post / WTB- Dimarzio Transition Bridge F Spaced Black Used
« on: February 26, 2016, 08:33:45 AM »
WTB- Dimarzio Transition Bridge F Spaced Black Used at reasonable price.
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The Pickup Place / Pictures of my DiMarzio Equipped Jacksons
« on: February 24, 2016, 01:06:43 AM »
The Flame Jackson has a PAF Master Bridge, and a Chopper neck
The Maroon Jackson has a Breed Bridge and a Pro Track neck
The Black Jackson has a Duncan Custom ALnico 8 bridge and I forgot what in the neck;
I have a Walnut Superstrat not pictured that has a Gravity Storm bridge.
Damn, I really want another guitar with a Transition! Also maybe a guitar with a Air Zone.
I'm all about different flavours of Dimarzios.
The Maroon Jackson has a Breed Bridge and a Pro Track neck
The Black Jackson has a Duncan Custom ALnico 8 bridge and I forgot what in the neck;
I have a Walnut Superstrat not pictured that has a Gravity Storm bridge.
Damn, I really want another guitar with a Transition! Also maybe a guitar with a Air Zone.
I'm all about different flavours of Dimarzios.
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The Pickup Place / Re: In Praise of the Dimarzio PAF MASTER
« on: February 12, 2016, 10:10:35 PM »
^ Awesome. Over the long run, I'd ditch the Specials and either go with Virtual Heavy Dimarzios fpor some heavy stock Start tones, or better yet, Gilbert Injectors. They woiuld work best with the heavy PAF sounding bridge IMO.
Me Myself, I'd go Chopper!
Me Myself, I'd go Chopper!
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The Pickup Place / In Praise of the Dimarzio PAF MASTER
« on: February 12, 2016, 09:58:48 PM »One of the greatest bridge pickups, if not THE greatest I have ever ever had.
Now, I have a lot of Superstrats. One is Walnut, and the Graviy Storm was perfect- really gave the harsh edge of the Walnut a sweet and buttery sound, but sitll having a famous Dimarzio cutting edge.
Then for my other Jackson, an Alder MIJ, the Breed Bridge gave it a raw and aggressive sound, , but in no way strident.
And now, for my other Jackson Alder MIJ, the PAF MASTER is astonishing. Very percussive note immediacy for noodles and shred riffs. Sweet
and cutting sound but with the glorious PAF tone underlying.A masterpiece of a pickup.
Man-O-man, I'm just a huge huge Dimarzio Fan Boi!
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The Pickup Place / So I got the PAF Master Bridge, and got a Satchtrack Neck
« on: December 02, 2015, 11:32:21 PM »
I have a nice DK2 Jackson, and just got the PAF Master Bridge, and got a Satchtrack Neck. I have a dummy middle, so it's a 3 way switch with the H-S.
How do you think this pairing will work?
I also considered the BC-1, and the also the Injector.
I kinda surmised just from pouring over decriptions on the web, that the Gilbert Injector neck was a little tighter and the more modern sounding , whereas the BC-1 Corgan was woolier, whereas the Satchtrack seemed like it was just right between.
Is this a fair assessment?
No matter, I'll have to live with it now.
I still am intrigued by the Corgan Strat set. Could be in my future for a different guitar .
How do you think this pairing will work?
I also considered the BC-1, and the also the Injector.
I kinda surmised just from pouring over decriptions on the web, that the Gilbert Injector neck was a little tighter and the more modern sounding , whereas the BC-1 Corgan was woolier, whereas the Satchtrack seemed like it was just right between.
Is this a fair assessment?
No matter, I'll have to live with it now.
I still am intrigued by the Corgan Strat set. Could be in my future for a different guitar .
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The Pickup Place / What Dimarzio gets Angus Young Tone?
« on: November 25, 2015, 09:12:28 PM »
There are two schools of thought on nailing Angus' tone , from what I have learned
First, use a regular normal PAF , and crank the living **** out of a NMV Plexi.
More practical, is to use a higher output PAF style pickup to drive the front end of a Marshall style amp.
What do you think?
I'm going then second route- do you think the PAF Master could get me there? The Master seems like a great intermediary pickup that could do both things-NMV cranked and master volume.
I do have a JCM 800, and and an old MMV Marshall( 72 Superlead), so my bases are covered amp-wise.
How do you find Angus' tone with Dimarzio?
First, use a regular normal PAF , and crank the living **** out of a NMV Plexi.
More practical, is to use a higher output PAF style pickup to drive the front end of a Marshall style amp.
What do you think?
I'm going then second route- do you think the PAF Master could get me there? The Master seems like a great intermediary pickup that could do both things-NMV cranked and master volume.
I do have a JCM 800, and and an old MMV Marshall( 72 Superlead), so my bases are covered amp-wise.
How do you find Angus' tone with Dimarzio?