The infamous Duncan Custom!

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Re: The infamous Duncan Custom!

Maybe the good pickup fairy will drop one of each off for him!! (can you picture Seymour in a pink too-too and a magic wand??)

:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :earl: :smash: :friday: :chairshot :foot: :chairfall

 

[RG 2570]

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You mean all we had to do was get Lew or Blackrose to try and sell him a Duncan? :smack: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:

I am sorry man, but it is sad/humorous that he was just going by a store owners
opinion,most store guys i know DONT KNOW JACK about good tone! they recomend line 6 and EMG hz's!
:laugh2:
the air zone would probaby make him S**T his pants if he tried it! :laugh2:

 

[Zerberus]

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Dude, Im just sitting here laughing with everyone else, nothin to be sorry for IMO

 

[RG 2570]

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Dude, Im just sitting here laughing with everyone else, nothin to be sorry for IMO

I feel bad for him you know?
somebody send him a complimentry custom! :laugh2:

 

[motorhead]

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I feel bad for him you know?
somebody send him a complimentry custom! :laugh2:

Nice Flame Ibanez-Rg!

 

[walt]

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Hey where did papersoul go?? Don't tell me he went back underground only to resurface as another Enity (GOD PLEASE NO!!!!). Is anyone keeping track of how many ID's he has to date. I only remember the following: RICH, METAL RICH, PAPERSOUL. :blackeye: :newangel: :smack:

 

[Duke of Metal]

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Hey guys,
I know this may have been asked a whole bunch of times but I just wanted to comfirm things on my side.

The Duncan Custom SH-5 has pretty clear sound/tone under highgain? and how crunchy does it get with the Custom?

any other info would help.


thanks,
Duke

 

[Marcel]

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Hey guys,
I know this may have been asked a whole bunch of times but I just wanted to comfirm things on my side.

The Duncan Custom SH-5 has pretty clear sound/tone under highgain? and how crunchy does it get with the Custom?

any other info would help.


thanks,
Duke

I had the Custom in my axe and it is very crunchy imo. Much more that the JB. but i like the JB more.

 

[RG 2570]

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Hey where did papersoul go?? Don't tell me he went back underground only to resurface as another Enity (GOD PLEASE NO!!!!). Is anyone keeping track of how many ID's he has to date. I only remember the following: RICH, METAL RICH, PAPERSOUL. :blackeye: :newangel: :smack:

he has come back as "ICANTDECIDERIOBBQORCUSTOM5ORCUSTOM" :laugh2:
you want to hear something really funny? my friend told me he was asking about the custom a few years back on duncans old board :saeek: A FEW YEARS AGO! :laugh2: JUST BUY THE DAMN THING! :r :smack:

 

[RG 2570]

Re: The infamous Duncan Custom!

Hey where did papersoul go?? Don't tell me he went back underground only to resurface as another Enity (GOD PLEASE NO!!!!). Is anyone keeping track of how many ID's he has to date. I only remember the following: RICH, METAL RICH, PAPERSOUL. :blackeye: :newangel: :smack:

hey walt i was wondering could ya help me out? i have a BBQ and a custom 5 i like the warmth of the BBQ but dont know if i should go with a custom or get another BBQ? or should i just keep using the custom 5 and keep asking a milllion and one questions about the custom compared to the BBQ and custom 5?
or should i get another BBQ and keep wondering if i would like the custom? or should i sell the BBQ and get a custom and wish i had my BBQ back? :laugh2: :dance: :dance: :dance:


sorry paper soul but my dog just died and i feel mean today! :yell:

 

[Radeon]

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Boy you folks can be a rough crowd if you like. HMMMMMM but I hope this is all in fun????? it sure seems like it.

 

[RG 2570]

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Boy you folks can be a rough crowd if you like. HMMMMMM but I hope this is all in fun????? it sure seems like it.

yeah we are just messing around there is no ill intent meant to papersoul
:cool3:
but it is very easy to poke fun at this subject if you are familar with it. :laugh2:

 

[Radeon]

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I didnt think so but this is the first of what comes close to a flame I have seen on this board. Hey RG thanks for correcting me on the Dimarzio pickup I appreciate it. You right on when you say if your familiar with the subject.

 

[papersoul]

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Well, I have to apologize because how many times can you ask the same questions...right? Lately it's been easier to evaluate pickups since our band is getting more regular gigs and more regular practice.

I have to say I only changed my name on the board because I had issues with the old account once the new board activated. A few others had the same problem.

I think a lot of my problem is just confidence and I never trusted myself with a lot of this stuff and never trusted my own ears so I would always ask the same questions. I finally got the nerve up to do some soldering and should be doing some more shortly which is a BIG help. Now I am able to swap my own p'ups and report the results rather than asking 900 questions!

I have always had confidence issues and I think that is at the root of this. I constantly ask the same questions when the answers are most likely in front of me. In turn I could make my own judgment calls and report them on the board for others to learn. So, I am trying to change.

Currently, I have the C-5 in my LP and have had two gigs and several rehearsals with this guitar. I have a Rio BBQ going in tonight or tomorrow. I'll keep that in through a few rehearsals and at least one gig. I am also trying to get a Custom off eBay and also an Air Zone on recommendation. I'll report detailed results.

Thanks guys and sorry for everything.

 

[Zerberus]

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....

Thanks guys and sorry for everything.

1. You´re welcome.

2. Really, be assured, there´s nothing to be sorry for. We were all just ****in´ around, I seriously doubt that anybody was ever (honestly and seriously) mad, irritated, or Ill-willed towards you.

But every so often, we just gotta **** with somebody´s head, just keeps us sane. You just gave us the chance, thanks for that :friday:

*Edit* Oh, and sorry for not warning you beforehand :laugh2: :laugh2:

 

[walt]

Re: The infamous Duncan Custom!

Well, I have to apologize because how many times can you ask the same questions...right? Lately it's been easier to evaluate pickups since our band is getting more regular gigs and more regular practice.

I have to say I only changed my name on the board because I had issues with the old account once the new board activated. A few others had the same problem.

I think a lot of my problem is just confidence and I never trusted myself with a lot of this stuff and never trusted my own ears so I would always ask the same questions. I finally got the nerve up to do some soldering and should be doing some more shortly which is a BIG help. Now I am able to swap my own p'ups and report the results rather than asking 900 questions!

I have always had confidence issues and I think that is at the root of this. I constantly ask the same questions when the answers are most likely in front of me. In turn I could make my own judgment calls and report them on the board for others to learn. So, I am trying to change.

Currently, I have the C-5 in my LP and have had two gigs and several rehearsals with this guitar. I have a Rio BBQ going in tonight or tomorrow. I'll keep that in through a few rehearsals and at least one gig. I am also trying to get a Custom off eBay and also an Air Zone on recommendation. I'll report detailed results.

Thanks guys and sorry for everything.

Hey Bud,
First of all it's all in fun, nothing serious. Secondly believe in yourself. You have an opinion on what is right for you. Trust yourself and do it. Remember the Wisest always go their own way. If you trust yourself, you'll feel better about yourself and that builds confidence. You play in a band and play out. Think about the poor souls out there that want to be in your shoes but lack confidence to do it. Do what feels good to you and screw everything else (within reason of course). Take the advise that has been given to you about pickups, make an evaluation and go with the one YOU like the best.

At the ripe old age of 50, I still believe in what an old Indian friend told me when I was 18......"DON'T LET ANYONE STEAL YOUR THUNDER!!" Words to live by.

Peace :smoker:

 

[Gearjoneser]

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Papersoul, how are those Distortion Strings working out for ya? :laugh2:

I don't wanna stir up any rumours....but.....there's a new Duncan pickup coming out that will BLOW AWAY every Duncan you've ever heard!!!!!!!!!!

I don't wanna let the cat out of the bag just yet, but.....

It's called the Confidence 5. :bad: :wave:

 

[RG 2570]

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PAPERSOUL, listen man we were just goofin on ya :naughty:
you can ask as many questions as you want,but in all seriousness the end all for you and others who really want to know what a certain pup sounds like is to try one yourself. :cool3:
There is NOTHING wrong with doing some homework before running out and spending hard earned cash on a duncan or whatever brand pup or gear.
I research things myself but have found that in all cases i had to try it myself.
this is not always possible but is the best bet if you can just buy it to hear in your own rig.
I appologize if i had joked about anything that brought you grief or made you uncomfortable.
in ending i feel from what you need in a tone the duncan custom fits the bill.
if not you may have to go with a custom wind?

best of luck,RG 2570

 

[papersoul]

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Thanks guys.....the only issue I am running into with swapping pickups is that I am stripping the threads on the screw holes under the control cavity baseplate. Does anyone have a fix for this? What about that teflon tape wrapped around the screw? Thanks.

 

[RG 2570]

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Thanks guys.....the only issue I am running into with swapping pickups is that I am stripping the threads on the screw holes under the control cavity baseplate. Does anyone have a fix for this? What about that teflon tape wrapped around the screw? Thanks.

yes fill holes with super glue for a fast set or wood putty for overnight set
seriously it works for me, just make sure it is dry before reinstalling the screws