screamin demon not as loud

[vandyoh]

I replaced the original Wolfgang special PU w\SD and the Demon is not as loud. Is this normal? Let me know if there is something wrong.

[jeremy]

Re: screamin demon not as loud

welcome to the forum!!
the demon isnt a super hot pup, how is the tone?

[LyMob]

Re: screamin demon not as loud

Well for me the Deamon sounds much better than the original wolf's pup's. It's a 10k +/- pup so that's good enough. I found that the stock ones were too like frying eggs sound. FZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

[ranalli]

Re: screamin demon not as loud

The Demon is not a high output pickup despite what some may think. It is great sounding though IMO. It's got a very unique vibe to it.

[IceAak]

Re: screamin demon not as loud

It's normal because the output of the pickups in the Wolfie is considerably higher than the demon. I think they're 17.3K (at least the Dimarzios on the Wolfgang Standards) so that's a bit of difference. Do you like the tone of the Demon better? I haven't tried any Duncans yet, but the Dimarzios in the Wolfie didn't sound that great to me (i only played them for about 10 mins though). Too much bass/mud and no oomph/definition on the thick strings compared to my PRS #7.

[ranalli]

Re: screamin demon not as loud

What Dimarzios do they put in there?? I think I heard the Tone Zone....but am not sure.

If it is I can see why some wouldn't like it....it's a very *niche* pickup.

[Dodger]

Re: screamin demon not as loud

The Music Man Axis has a Tone Zone customised to EVH's specifications in the bridge. I didnt think Dimarzio made the pickups for the wolfgang? I was under the impression they were actually made by peavey.