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The Pickup Place / Re: Accuracy of DCR values

« Last post by RayBarbeeMusic on June 18, 2025, 03:55:35 AM »

I put in an air classic bridge tonight.  Actual measured DCR 8.1K.  Stated on dimarzio site:  8.62k.  Quite a bit different, not a hot pickup.  Measured a couple others, all in the 8.1k range.

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Everything you wanted to know about .... / Re: DImarzio Area Magnet Swap

« Last post by frankencat on June 18, 2025, 12:50:19 AM »

So I don't remember why I was thinking about this but I think the answer is Injector Bridge

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The Pickup Place / Re: SSS Strat Pickup Combinations

« Last post by frankencat on June 18, 2025, 12:22:43 AM »

My favorite is the 61 neck, 54Pro middle, and Virtual Solo in the bridge. I have this setup in a few guitars and it always works for me. I am doing a new one with an HSS setup, I have an Injector neck, 61 middle and a DP103 36th for the bridge.

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The Pickup Place / Re: Squier Mustang Classic Vibe 60s – Pickup Advice Needed

« Last post by darkbluemurder on June 04, 2025, 03:15:11 AM »

This is a great way to personalize the instrument - congrats!

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The Pickup Place / Re: Squier Mustang Classic Vibe 60s – Pickup Advice Needed

« Last post by Lelik on June 03, 2025, 09:17:37 AM »

Due to various circumstances, my plans have completely changed.
However, this research turned out to be quite useful in the end, and I applied it to a Jaguar I recently picked up (a Squier Affinity Jaguar). It's a budget instrument, but surprisingly solid!

After some experimenting, I found a tone I really like by mimicking a humbucker-style sound. To achieve this, I added two 680 pF capacitors in parallel with the pickup—effectively creating a 1.36 nF cap in parallel with the single coil. This helped smooth out some of the highs and gave the tone a fuller, more humbucker-like character.

In addition to that, I incorporated some more unconventional wiring. I added a switch position that engages a 20 nF capacitor in series with a 6.8k resistor and a 3.3H inductor, all connected to ground. This circuit subtly shifts the tonal balance and does a nice job of simulating the character of a neck pickup.

Thanks to everyone who offered advice and suggestions throughout the process!

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Everything you wanted to know about .... / Re: Virtual Vintage Heavy Blues 2 (DP 409)

« Last post by mookyshoots on May 28, 2025, 03:08:05 PM »

I’m getting ready to wire up a HB2 in the bridge of my Charvel DK22 with Area 67 in the middle and a Virtual 54 Pro in the neck. I’m hoping this really improves things as that guitar currently has EMG SLV/SA/SA in it.

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The Pickup Place / Re: Squier Mustang Classic Vibe 60s – Pickup Advice Needed

« Last post by gregr on May 21, 2025, 11:36:13 AM »

Maybe this will help:

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The Pickup Place / Re: Squier Mustang Classic Vibe 60s – Pickup Advice Needed

« Last post by darkbluemurder on May 21, 2025, 08:28:56 AM »

in that case that would be the equivalent to 115k/7.8n.

The math is more complicated than that.

If the filters are in series, yes. My math assumed (probably incorrectly) that they were in parallel.

Cheers Stephan

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The Pickup Place / Re: EC preamp with Areas

« Last post by LPBII on May 20, 2025, 11:49:14 AM »

Well, I played that strat through a high gain amp with out too much gain dialed in. Never mind. Carry on. LOL

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The Pickup Place / Re: Squier Mustang Classic Vibe 60s – Pickup Advice Needed

« Last post by gregr on May 20, 2025, 11:27:35 AM »

in that case that would be the equivalent to 115k/7.8n.

The math is more complicated than that.

it would limit the operation of the tone control

This.