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How would a Duncan Distortion compare w/ a Duncan Custom, in Les Paul guitar?
I play stuffs by Pantera, Zakk Wylde, Metallica, Megadeth..like that..
I play stuffs by Pantera, Zakk Wylde, Metallica, Megadeth..like that..
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Re: Duncan Distortion vs. Duncan Custom???
I've tried both and prefer the Distortion which I find has some good C H U G. I think it would be perfect for the stuff you want to play. The Custom is also a great pup, but I find it brighter and has less mids than a Distortion.
Cheers Primo.GEAR: 2008 Gibson Les Paul Custom(ebony) w/ C8 & PGn, 2012 Gibson LP Classic Custom(cream)w/ C8 & SD APII , '95 Epi LP Gold Top w/ JB & '59, '97 Fender Am Std Strat(Black) w/SD aps-1, '84 Profile Strat(Black), '06 Black Epiphone Korina Flying V w/EMG's, '04 Epiphone Dot w/JB & Jazz, Squier 50's Vibe Telecaster butterscotch blonde w/SD Hot Rail bridge, Marshall JVM410Head & Marshall TV4X12 cab w/V30's, Marshall DSL40C 1X12 combo, VOX AC30CC 2X12 combo. -
Re: Duncan Distortion vs. Duncan Custom???
Hey, a homegrown Winnipegger. Never though I'd run into another one of myself here.
Anyways, on-topic. It all boils down to what kind of wood your guitar is made out of. Don't quote me on this, but I think the C-5 is better suited for bright guitars, and the DD is better suited for warm guitars. I may be wrong, but if my memory serves me correct, that's what I led to believe.Current Guitars: 2016 Gibson SG Special 70's Tribute, 2016 Gibson Classic Goldtop
Current Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark V > 2x12
Current Effects Pedal: PettyJohn Chime, Fulltone Clyde, EQD Grand Orbiter, Empress VMSD
Current G.A.S: moar Les Pauls - The list just keeps changing!Comment
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Re: Duncan Distortion vs. Duncan Custom???
The Distortion is a lot hotter than the Custom, as well. For all the bands you listed, I'd suggest the Distortion.“I can play the hell out of a riff. The rest of it’s all bulls**t anyway,” Gary HoltComment
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Actually I already have the Custom, and Im thinking of replacing them with DD.Comment
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Re: Duncan Distortion vs. Duncan Custom???
Do it.
Do it.
Do it.Everything in this post is the sole opinion of the author. The author makes no claims that his word is final, only that the opinions expressed are those of the author and any similiarities to the opinions of others is purely coincidental.Comment
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Re: Duncan Distortion vs. Duncan Custom???
Originally posted by Travis
yes the DD is a ass kicker for sure!
i found it to be the best metal pup i have tried.
for me it beat out the emg 81 and the lawrence 500xl for a pure aggressive metal tone while still sounding real and not artificial
sounds like GOD through a mesa MK IV on 6!
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Re: Duncan Distortion vs. Duncan Custom???
I prefer the Custom in the bridge. To my ears, it has more weight to the chunk for punk and metal riffing. In the neck, though, I love the Distortion. In fact, in that position, I think the DD is a little bit misnamed, as a) it cleans up quite well b) it can handle smooth, creamy distortion as easily as over-the-top stuff and c) well, I don't really have a C)...
But yeah, I like the DD-DC combo.---------------------------
The most popular thread I've ever made was 1) a joke and 2) based around literally the most inane/mundane question I could think of. That says something about me, or all of you, or both.
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Re: Duncan Distortion vs. Duncan Custom???
I agree about the name "distortion" being misleading as all hell.Originally posted by St_Genesius
it is not a metal zone in a pup tone at all,it is RAW,DISTINCT,EDGY,TIGHT,HOT but not in the sense of like when you click on a pedal.
the actual tone of this pup it quite pleasing.
the custom is another that would be perfect for me if it had a bit more output?
if it had the output of the DD i would use one for sure cause man it has TONE!Comment
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Re: Duncan Distortion vs. Duncan Custom???
Yeah, I love the edginess you mention. It gives neck-pup leads a cool grittiness (though the HB-103 -- the Duncan Designed Distortion -- has a nice, even more ragged edge to it...)---------------------------
The most popular thread I've ever made was 1) a joke and 2) based around literally the most inane/mundane question I could think of. That says something about me, or all of you, or both.
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Re: Duncan Distortion vs. Duncan Custom???
you know i am really into trying them?Originally posted by St_Genesius
are they the same as the buckshots?
i also want to try a detonator?Comment
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Re: Duncan Distortion vs. Duncan Custom???
Yeah, they're the buckshot (I could have sworn that thye had a different name when they were introduced, though....maybe I'm wrong). The general consensus is that since they're the cheaper version of the DD, they're worse. I say they're just different. Not a TON different, which is why I was willing to order a DD for my new axe simply to get it in black/white reverse zebra, but different enough to hear it.---------------------------
The most popular thread I've ever made was 1) a joke and 2) based around literally the most inane/mundane question I could think of. That says something about me, or all of you, or both.
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Re: Duncan Distortion vs. Duncan Custom???
Wow, everybody's voting on the Duncan Distortion!Comment
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The DD is the ticket.Comment
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Re: Duncan Distortion vs. Duncan Custom???
I just ordered a Custom over a Distortion, hopefully the Custom kicks as much ass as everyone said in one of my threads.Heavy Metal is a 73 tonne Main Battle Tank :headbang:
B.C. Rich USA ST-III w/ Seymour Duncan Hot Rails Neck/Middle, Duncan Custom Bridge. :firedevilComment
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