What Production Model is most like the DD HB-112

[stm113]

I lucked up and found a HB-112 last year bought it and it's Heaven in the guitar I put it in- Ibanez Saber Classic SCA-220. I have another guitar just like it that in tune in Drop C and Drop B depending on the project. I'd like to get another HB-112 for that guitar (which currently has a Dz Tone Zone) but since it's hard to find, what's a regular production model that would get me as close and maybe even a little better suited for C and B.

Please keep in mind I am not a fan of klanky-klank guitar tones, while I may eq some low cut into my amp, a tube screamer is way too much honk and low cut.

Thanks guys!

[JOLLY]

Screamin' Demon

[stm113]

I've heard that it was based on the Screamin Demon but I've also heard that it also doesn't sound like it.

[JOLLY]

I've heard that it was based on the Screamin Demon but I've also heard that it also doesn't sound like it.

I think it's more of a cross between a Screamin' Demon and a Distortion.

[Rex_Rocker]

It's actually the Distortion. The HB-112 is just the HB-103 with an added row of allen polepices.

There was actually an actual Seymour Duncan based on the HB-112 that was a Distortion with such polepieces.

https://forum.seymourduncan.com/forum/the-pickup-lounge/325362-what-are-the-seymour-duncan-ibz-s-like#post5481087

[80's_Thrash_Metal]

Sh6 all the way.

[Masta' C]

The pole piece configuration makes the HB-112 "look" like a Screamin' Demon, but the coil windings are closer to the SH-6 Distortion. Also, it uses a standard thickness Ceramic magnet, not the thicker magnet of the regular Distortion.

[Demanic]

The pole piece configuration makes the HB-112 "look" like a Screamin' Demon, but the coil windings are closer to the SH-6 Distortion. Also, it uses a standard thickness Ceramic magnet, not the thicker magnet of the regular Distortion.

So if you put a double thick ceramic in the HB-112, you will essentially have a Distortion with hex screws?

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[Masta' C]

So if you put a double thick ceramic in the HB-112, you will essentially have a Distortion with hex screws?

Very close, yes. But it sounds pretty dang decent in stock form, also!

[Demanic]

Just trying to imagine what a Distortion would sound like with more attack and tighter lows. I'd probably love it.

[stm113]

Just trying to imagine what a Distortion would sound like with more attack and tighter lows. I'd probably love it.

If that’s what the HB-112 is then it sounds dang good! This is why I’m looking for another one.

[ArtieToo]

This is interesting. So, if you took a Distortion, swapped in a regular sized ceramic mag, and hex screws . . . you'd have a USA Duncan Designed HB-112?

[Masta' C]

This is interesting. So, if you took a Distortion, swapped in a regular sized ceramic mag, and hex screws . . . you'd have a USA Duncan Designed HB-112?

Yup!

Artie, didn't I sell you an HB-112 with an A8 in it a long time ago? I can't recall...it's been a while since anyone has brought up the HB-112 around here! I had a bunch for sale at one point probably 8-10 years ago!

[ArtieToo]

Yup!

Artie, didn't I sell you an HB-112 with an A8 in it a long time ago? I can't recall...it's been a while since anyone has brought up the HB-112 around here! I had a bunch for sale at one point probably 8-10 years ago!

Yup, back atcha. I got it from you, but don't remember the A8. I think I sold it to someone else. I'll have to check my stash tomorrow.

[Masta' C]

Yup, back atcha. I got it from you, but don't remember the A8. I think I sold it to someone else. I'll have to check my stash tomorrow.

Probably a regular one then. I had a few that I slowly sold off, so tough to remember which ones went where. I just remember you picking one up because you are such a standout guy

Hmm...I might actually have the A8 one now that I think about it. I'll have to look! Currently unpacking my life after everything got boxed up in December for a move that took a LOT longer than expected due to the crazy housing market. My stuff was stuck in limbo for months, ha ha!