Hi guys,
My old Dean Evo which is similar in design to a PRS Singlecut had the C-5 for quite a while. I always sensed something was missing so out it came. I then installed the C-5 into my LP.......sounded great and open/clear.....but some meat and thickness was missing. The Rio Grande BBQ is now in the LP.
Tonight I decided to install the Custom into my Dean with the 59 in the neck.
So far, so good! I hear none of the harshness I hear as being associated with ceramic magnets. I am getting great, great clean tones, thick and powerful rhythm tones, and thick 'n juicy lead tones. I think I like it better than the JB. I am still struggling with the height. I am used to having the bridge pup at about 1/16" and with the Custom....that seems too close and too muddy.
Can you guys recommend a good height for the Custom??
I have 500k Dimarzio pots, and .047 caps and am going to be ordering some .022 caps from Lew. Maybe that will help clear things up and kill some darkness.
This guitar is really turning into a nice work horse! $439 for a Korean Dean Evo. I then had the following installed:
Sperzel locking tuners
Schaller roller bridge
Graphtec nut
Dimarzio 500k pots
Duncan Custom and 59.
I installed the pickups myself but hope to have my tech look it over along with a set-up and fret dressing. I also am hoping to order a Tone Pros locking bridge/tailpiece assembly.
Anyway.......thanks to everyone who recommended the Cusotm even though I thought it would be harsh. In fact, it is thick, rich, and warm.
So....any thoughts on height? My C-5 was at 1/16" as is my Rio BBQ...believe it or not.
Thanks.
My old Dean Evo which is similar in design to a PRS Singlecut had the C-5 for quite a while. I always sensed something was missing so out it came. I then installed the C-5 into my LP.......sounded great and open/clear.....but some meat and thickness was missing. The Rio Grande BBQ is now in the LP.
Tonight I decided to install the Custom into my Dean with the 59 in the neck.
So far, so good! I hear none of the harshness I hear as being associated with ceramic magnets. I am getting great, great clean tones, thick and powerful rhythm tones, and thick 'n juicy lead tones. I think I like it better than the JB. I am still struggling with the height. I am used to having the bridge pup at about 1/16" and with the Custom....that seems too close and too muddy.
Can you guys recommend a good height for the Custom??
I have 500k Dimarzio pots, and .047 caps and am going to be ordering some .022 caps from Lew. Maybe that will help clear things up and kill some darkness.
This guitar is really turning into a nice work horse! $439 for a Korean Dean Evo. I then had the following installed:
Sperzel locking tuners
Schaller roller bridge
Graphtec nut
Dimarzio 500k pots
Duncan Custom and 59.
I installed the pickups myself but hope to have my tech look it over along with a set-up and fret dressing. I also am hoping to order a Tone Pros locking bridge/tailpiece assembly.
Anyway.......thanks to everyone who recommended the Cusotm even though I thought it would be harsh. In fact, it is thick, rich, and warm.
So....any thoughts on height? My C-5 was at 1/16" as is my Rio BBQ...believe it or not.
Thanks.
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