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Disappointed in the Custom
I instsalled a Custom in my musicman copy and I have to say I'm kind of disappointed in it. I like its' articulation and high end through my Rectoverb, but the problem is I'm just not getting enough low end chunk. Compared to the stock pup in my Wolfgang Special it just doesn't sound as heavy. I've adjusted the height, pole pieces, and amp settings but still not enough chunk. I have a JB laying around, do you think it would be better?
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Current Gear: USA Custom Dinky S: Mahogany Body, Pau Ferro Neck & board, DD, Jazz. Schecter C1 E/A: C5, Jazz. Wolfgang Special USA: Air Zone, Air Norton. Ibanez RG7621 7 string. Schecter Stiletto Studio 5 string Bass. Line 6 Vetta 2 with Mesa Recto Cab
Past Gear : Schecter C1 Blackjack. ESP LTD KH602. Ibanez S 7 string. Ibanez RG7420 7 string. Mesa Rect-o-verb Head. Peavey Classic 50 4x10. Line 6 POD 2.0 -
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Whenever I've played a Custom I've always found it has plenty of low end chunk, but then I've been comparing it with the more vintage-style buckers I'm used to. I do love the Custom though - it's one of my favourite pickups ever.
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I think the DD will give you the tone you are looking for.Originally posted by El DoradoComment
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I think the JB has less bass than the Custom, from my experience.Originally posted by The MinstrelComment
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Unfortunately, that is what I was thinking. After reading Duke's post about the DD I think I'm going to sell my custom and go with one of those.Originally posted by italic zeroCurrent Gear: USA Custom Dinky S: Mahogany Body, Pau Ferro Neck & board, DD, Jazz. Schecter C1 E/A: C5, Jazz. Wolfgang Special USA: Air Zone, Air Norton. Ibanez RG7621 7 string. Schecter Stiletto Studio 5 string Bass. Line 6 Vetta 2 with Mesa Recto Cab
Past Gear : Schecter C1 Blackjack. ESP LTD KH602. Ibanez S 7 string. Ibanez RG7420 7 string. Mesa Rect-o-verb Head. Peavey Classic 50 4x10. Line 6 POD 2.0Comment
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Funny, the thing that first led me to try a Custom a couple of years ago was my dissatisfaction with the chunk of the DD in the bridge position...oh well, different ears, different guitars...---------------------------
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If you're complaining about a Custom's bottom end, I don't think the JB will do, as its got a much looser, smooth bottom end.
I don't know what could be wrong with what you're doing, but the Custom shouldn't be lacking in that category.Comment
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I'm currently looking into the DD. What guitar were you playing through that didn't sound as good as you hoped? How is the Custom now in that guitar?Originally posted by St_GenesiusComment
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custom lacking in low end? dont think ive ever read that before....
oh well, different ears i guess....esp ltd deluxe ec-1000 (amber sunburst)
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Me neither. I usually recommend the Custom to those who want low end chunk. I have had all of the Customs in my Les Paul.Originally posted by xerxesComment
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I would like to think everyone who replied to this, but I think this thread was all for not. My cable just crapped out on me and when I replaced it WOW what a difference. Totally new experience.Current Gear: USA Custom Dinky S: Mahogany Body, Pau Ferro Neck & board, DD, Jazz. Schecter C1 E/A: C5, Jazz. Wolfgang Special USA: Air Zone, Air Norton. Ibanez RG7621 7 string. Schecter Stiletto Studio 5 string Bass. Line 6 Vetta 2 with Mesa Recto Cab
Past Gear : Schecter C1 Blackjack. ESP LTD KH602. Ibanez S 7 string. Ibanez RG7420 7 string. Mesa Rect-o-verb Head. Peavey Classic 50 4x10. Line 6 POD 2.0Comment
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for me the custom had to much low end!
The JB has good bass but not much low and and much high mids! In some setups the JB seems to be fatter imo ... but i heard the opposite. I would try the JB you've nothing to loose.
*edit* rofl about the cableLast edited by Marcel; 02-13-2005, 09:20 AM.RG 550 [JB | SingleSizedHole(TM) | V1 (to be replaced)]
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It was sort of a mixture of a Les Paul and a Wolfgang. Closer to an LP though: single cut, mahogany body, maple cap. It came stock with HB103s, which we upgraded to Distortions before swapping out the brdige pup for a Custom. The DD wasn't thin, exactly. Far from it, actually, but it didn't have the weight we were looking for. The Custom did.
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