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  • Different bridge pickup recommendations for Charvel So Cal?

    I kind of thought I wouldn't dig the Duncan Distortion that came stock in the So Cal. But I wanted to give it a try first. I've been playing it all day through my DSL, 5150, and Chupacabra. As I thought, it's just too hot and fizzy for me. I do have a brand new Dimarzio SD that I bought to put in the Jackson SDX that I originally got. How do you think that would sound in the So Cal? I'm debating if I should exchange the SD for a JB, before I open it and can't return it. Im just looking for opinions.

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    Re: Different bridge pickup recommendations for Charvel So Cal?

    Originally posted by ledvedder View Post
    I kind of thought I wouldn't dig the Duncan Distortion that came stock in the So Cal. But I wanted to give it a try first. I've been playing it all day through my DSL, 5150, and Chupacabra. As I thought, it's just too hot and fizzy for me. I do have a brand new Dimarzio SD that I bought to put in the Jackson SDX that I originally got. How do you think that would sound in the So Cal? I'm debating if I should exchange the SD for a JB, before I open it and can't return it. Im just looking for opinions.

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    Thru those amps I`d go with something like the Custom/Hybrid
    When asking for pickup suggestions please tell us what amp you`re using

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      Re: Different bridge pickup recommendations for Charvel So Cal?

      Originally posted by 51501984 View Post
      What amp and speakers are you playing thru ? I'm assuming your playing rock/hard rock ?
      I listed my amps. I'm playing hard rock through greenbacks.

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        Re: Different bridge pickup recommendations for Charvel So Cal?

        Originally posted by ledvedder View Post
        I listed my amps. I'm playing hard rock through greenbacks.

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        My bad I noticed that and edited my post but obviously not quick enough LOL . I haven't owned the DSL but I've had the 5153 and that amp was such a firebreather it worked best with pickups in the 9k-12k range for me at least
        When asking for pickup suggestions please tell us what amp you`re using

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          Re: Different bridge pickup recommendations for Charvel So Cal?

          What can you tell me about the custom/59 hybrid vs the JB?

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            Re: Different bridge pickup recommendations for Charvel So Cal?

            I agree with the Custom, custom/'59, but also want to throw the Custom Custom in as a suggestion.

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              Re: Different bridge pickup recommendations for Charvel So Cal?

              Originally posted by ledvedder View Post
              What can you tell me about the custom/59 hybrid vs the JB?

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              Less output but still pushes hard , more open , less compressed
              When asking for pickup suggestions please tell us what amp you`re using

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                Re: Different bridge pickup recommendations for Charvel So Cal?

                Custom or Hybrid would be my thought.
                Playing:
                Thorn, PRS and Kauer Guitars
                Marshall, Greer amps, Metroamp Home Builds
                Duncan Favorites: SM3, 59's, Sat Night Specials....
                Scumback Speakers, V Picks and various other sundries

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