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anyone run a Dimarzio Chopper in parallel mode?

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    anyone run a Dimarzio Chopper in parallel mode?

    I have a strat with a 1-pickup setup-- a Dimarzio Chopper in the bridge position. I'm looking to have the option to thin it out a bit, but still have hum-cancelling by installing a series/parallel switch for it and running it in parallel.

    Anyone here run a Chopper in parallel and can comment on how it sounds in the bridge position? I just want to get some input before drilling a hole in my pickguard..

    thanks!
    J.
    "I shall allow this GAS bubble to pass, a mere fart in time." - Aceman
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    Re: anyone run a Dimarzio Chopper in parallel mode?

    Worth a shot...

    Push/pull pot...

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      Re: anyone run a Dimarzio Chopper in parallel mode?

      I've used a number of single-coil sized humbuckers (Fast Track 2, Hot Rails, JB jr, Little '59) in parallel mode and regardless of model, brand or whatever, the same always holds true:

      wiring in parallel keeps more or less the same tone, but adds a bit more treble, and drops the output by about a third.

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      • #4
        Re: anyone run a Dimarzio Chopper in parallel mode?

        Thanks CTN-- sounds like it should work for what I need. I'll just wire up the series/parallel switch and have it hanging out from under the pickguard til I see if I like the sound. If I do, I can drill a hole in the pickguard then.

        Rand-O-Monium-- yeah I could always just grab a push-pull pot for the tone pot, but 1) I already have a series/parallel switch, 2) I'm cheap and 3), it's easier to flick the switch then pull up on a strat knob that's already sitting low to the pickguard. But otherwise, yeah that would be the easiest and keep me from having to drill a hole!
        "I shall allow this GAS bubble to pass, a mere fart in time." - Aceman

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          Re: anyone run a Dimarzio Chopper in parallel mode?

          Or push/push,then?
          "Scalloped & Stickered"
          A Colled One & A Rold One!!!

          RIP My Beloved Sleepy Flower

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          • #6
            Re: anyone run a Dimarzio Chopper in parallel mode?

            Originally posted by Rand-O-Monium View Post
            Or push/push,then?
            Every push-push pot I've used usually craps out after a while.
            "I shall allow this GAS bubble to pass, a mere fart in time." - Aceman

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            • #7
              Re: anyone run a Dimarzio Chopper in parallel mode?

              You could try installing a on/on/on miniswitch for parallel and split options as well. In my opinion with the Chopper all three wiring options are distinct enough to be really useful.

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