Duncan Distortion questions.. bunch of em

[BloodRose]

Re: Duncan Distortion questions.. bunch of em

If it's too edgy sounding, an A8 helps a little. An A2 helps a lot. Love my DD with A2!!

Regular A2 fit? I thought the DD had a larger mag..?? Maybe Im thinking of the Dim Super D?

[marvelous_seven]

Re: Duncan Distortion questions.. bunch of em

how does it sound in parallel?

[Aceman]

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Let's tackle this one at a time!

First, would it work better in an LP or in a Charvel?

The awesome in a Les Paul is not even describable. As for the Charvel, can't say, but I agree with the "more scream" I assume a Floyd there. The DD is a pup with it's own personality regardless of location.

Has anyone ever compared one with a Suhr Aldrich pup? If so, how does it differ?

Nope, don't care.

In an Lp, what would be a good neck pup to run with it? would an AII pro work? Or would the DD really over power it?

Always a loaded question. Obvious answer: Distortion Neck model. Unobvious answer - whatever you want in the neck. I personally never get the output fears guys have. The neck position is so much louder anyway it doesn't matter IMO. A PAF style will do just fine. 59/PG/A2P/Jazz whatever. Get a good sounding neck pup for the guitar. I always see a too powerful neck pup as more of a problem than matching to a high output.

Does the DD split well? Clean up at all? (cant remember)

Never did it, but IMO all high outputs - JB, DD, Custom, etc...split better than low outputs.

[Rand-O-Monium]

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Yeah,man,try a Dist nk model,I think you'll like it a lot!

edit:
Didn't a Dist pair come in your Edwards "Sykes"?

[GuitarDoc]

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Regular A2 fit? I thought the DD had a larger mag..?? Maybe Im thinking of the Dim Super D?

The DD comes with a double thick ceramic mag. No problem replacing it with a regular sized A2.

[BloodRose]

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Slight twist on he topic. I Assume from all the feedback that it would probably rip in an explorer too?? Was playing the explorer today and although I LOVE the organic sound of the Custom 8 in it, it has alot of bottom end and I was kinda wishing for alittle more attitude..

[Aceman]

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Yes, DD will certainly rip in Explorer. Or V, or whatever...

[Myaccount876]

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It's a twangy bastard split, in a good way. It will sound great in either, but DD + LP is big fat titties.

The Duncan Distortion is abbreviated to Double-D anyways. Secret SD marketing...

[BloodRose]

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The more I play this LP, the more Im liking the Burstbucker pros, so Im thinking I may have to put the DD in the explorer. Plus the feeling I got from the Explorer too as noted above..

[Aceman]

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Liking the BB Pros? I suppose someone has to. Good on ya them! Just remember, though, when you find you can't put down the Explorer...you know why.

[Progbusters]

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Hi I'm new. My Duncan Distortion replaced a Screaming Demon in my Ibanez RG (basswood? with bolt-on maple neck, rw fretboard). It is paired with an A2P. The guitar is more of a mean chuggah djenting rhythm beast now but can't sing as well as my Screaming Demon for soloing, not that I am Yngwie or George Lynch... However the pair up with the A2P is really nice with some character like a position 2/4 combo on a Strat. The SD and A2P didn't seem to get along together. Also the Distortion split is also good but not memorable. I haven't played this Ibanez in a while to remember though.

[BloodRose]

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Liking the BB Pros? I suppose someone has to. Good on ya them! Just remember, though, when you find you can't put down the Explorer...you know why.

LOL! I hated them at first because I was playing at low volume, but when cranked up, they sound pretty good. I'm sure Id prolly like a distortion better.. This axe just has a modular kinda system, so Im dreading having to rewire the whole thing.

Progbusters,
It could be that it just isnt a match for your taste, but Id experiment with the height as it should rip and def get you into Lynch territory. what pots you using? amp??

[ex-250]

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This thread randomly popped into my head as I was perusing guitars on ebay- didn't you at one time have an Edwards Sykes LP? Those came with dual distortions.

[BloodRose]

Re: Duncan Distortion questions.. bunch of em

This thread randomly popped into my head as I was perusing guitars on ebay- didn't you at one time have an Edwards Sykes LP? Those came with dual distortions.

yeah, I did. I think I ran a diff set in it most of the time I had it IIRC. A) didnt have it that long (sadly) and B) was a few years ago and my memory is about 10 min long. plus at that time in my life, I was blowing thru guitars like underwear.. I remember the Gus G LTD I had ripped tho..

[Progbusters]

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Progbusters,
It could be that it just isnt a match for your taste, but Id experiment with the height as it should rip and def get you into Lynch territory. what pots you using? amp??

Thanks. I will try it soon. I don't know the pots. Got the guitar already modiified back in 1996. My amp is an Orange Jim Root.