EVH Frankenstein vs SD Frankenstein Custom Shop

[kramer.geetar]

Are these two the same pickup? Did EVH stop making them and SD Custom Shop took over?

[pittbull]

Re: EVH Frankenstein vs SD Frankenstein Custom Shop

And the answer is .......

[dotsdad]

Re: EVH Frankenstein vs SD Frankenstein Custom Shop

For starters, the EVH branded one is black and standard spaced. Duncan Custom Shop will make you a trem spaced version in whatever color you want, with four colnductor or braided wire.

[Masta' C]

Re: EVH Frankenstein vs SD Frankenstein Custom Shop

http://customshop.seymourduncan.com/frankenstein-custom-shop/

Interesting. I must've missed this one.

They use Eddie's name in the description and the price is higher than a regular CS pickup, so SD probably struck a licensing deal and quietly retired the IM1.

Honestly, I'd just get the regular EVH-branded Frankie, which is also made by SD. It's one of the best pickups SD makes and no CS upcharge. Can't go wrong with that one.

[pittbull]

Re: EVH Frankenstein vs SD Frankenstein Custom Shop

All marketing BS if you want the first album sound get the Dimarzio Super Distortion and call it a day

[Masta' C]

Re: EVH Frankenstein vs SD Frankenstein Custom Shop

All marketing BS if you want the first album sound get the Dimarzio Super Distortion and call it a day

Says the guy who has never tried a Super Distortion and is still asking how to get the VH1 sound in 3 different threads

[pittbull]

Re: EVH Frankenstein vs SD Frankenstein Custom Shop

Oh please go do something

[kramer.geetar]

Re: EVH Frankenstein vs SD Frankenstein Custom Shop

The reason I asked is I’ve noticed the EVH Frankenstein pickup is tougher to come by now. I think they’ve either seized or slowed down production, and maybe SD took over in the custom shop.
I have a ‘78 model that I ordered from the custom shop and even though I thought about selling it, and even made a for sale post on here, I put it back into my guitar and will never get rid of it. Awesome pickup.

I’ve had the EVH Franky pickup before and it was really nice. Might order the CS version in the future as I want regular spaced and reliced look, so was wondering about the similarities.

[GrilledChickenSalad]

Re: EVH Frankenstein vs SD Frankenstein Custom Shop

Are these two the same pickup?

yes

[eclecticsynergy]

Re: EVH Frankenstein vs SD Frankenstein Custom Shop

EVH Franky and SD Franky are the same. The SD '78 is a completely different animal.

[pittbull]

Re: EVH Frankenstein vs SD Frankenstein Custom Shop

EVH Frankenstein Pickup any thoughts