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    Same pickup, completely different results

    Hi! Have any of you ever thought about the fact that not every pickup you consider bad is actually bad in reality — that it might just be a wrong assumption? Not long ago I tried a Tone Zone in my Strat and it sounded awful: lots of compression, muddy bass, and a harsh, ear-piercing top end. I...
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    legendary pickups of the 80s sounds

    Hi! What were the classic pickups sounds of the 80s? I know for sure that they will be: JB, JB2, Allan Holdsworth, Alnico II pro, Distortion, Super Distortion, Custom, Dirty Fingers, EMG 81, EMG 85, Paf Pro Although produced in the 90s, I would also add Tone Zone to the list. What are the proven...
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    Matching a neck humbucker for the Tone Zone

    Hi. This may be a bit strange to ask about DiMarzio pickups on a Duncan forum, but you guys have a lot of experience. I have an Ibanez RG421 HPAM. I really like the Tone Zone in the bridge, but I don’t like the Air Norton in the neck. It sounds too muddy. Position 2 (parallel) also doesn’t sound...
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    Nut - the least friction

    My hand :)
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    Nut - the least friction

    I conducted an experiment. I cut identical grooves in each material and strung a string on a makeshift tool. I rubbed the string in each groove. The string moved most smoothly in brass and bone, while the TUSQ XL caused the string to jam.
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    Nut - the least friction

    I've read many times that a zero fret improves tuning stability. It seems like a good idea to cut grooves in the nut so the strings have as little contact as possible, similar to a zero fret.
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    Ibanez F106 replacement?

    Hi! I have an Ibanez RG421 HPAM and I love this guitar. However, I’ve noticed that the bridge seems to be of poor quality. I’m wondering whether such pitting on the baseplate is also found on higher-end bridges. I’m unsure if I should replace just the saddles or replace the entire bridge...
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    Nut - the least friction

    It doesn't fit every guitar and only has a 10-inch radius. Nut sauce seems like a scam, so much money for a little grease (probably PTFE). I use a lithium one like Gilmour's. I've used graphite, but it gets dirty. I also bought a PTFE one (theoretically the lowest friction), but it stinks, so I...
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    Nut - the least friction

    Hi! As always, I apologize in advance for my English, it's bad, I often use a translator, but I like this forum. I've noticed that many people have a favorite nut material, mainly based on sound. I would like to focus on friction. None of my hardtail guitars stay in tune as well as those with...
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    Bourns 95 and 82 vs standard pots

    You can also use contact with shielding. So, shielding is enough. And I think it's a matter of soldering skill; I have no problem soldering plastic miniswitches. So you didn't notice the difference? Do you use the volume knob a lot? And I used the resistor as an example because I was curious...
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    Bourns 95 and 82 vs standard pots

    Hi. Apparently, metal film resistors have less noise than carbon. I see that the Bourns 82 and 95 have composite traces. Does this mean they will have less noise than traditional carbon potentiometers? Has anyone compared them? Best regards!
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    EMG Mark Knopfler mod

    Hi! I'd like to try Mark Knopfler's mod. The idea was that with the HSS circuit with EMG in position number 2 (bridge + middle) it was supposed to sound like a Stratocaster with a single coil on bridge. And yes, I know there is a model 89 or 81tw that allows coil splitting, but EMG itself...
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    Is anyone here experienced with EMG?

    I noticed that the X version comes with an active tone, while the non-X version comes with a passive tone. What's the difference? If I want to mix, for example, 89x SA SA, which one should I use?
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    Is anyone here experienced with EMG?

    I've ordered a few EMG 85, 89xr, S, SA, and SAX pickups. We'll see what I like. If anyone has reliable information on Mark Knopfler's mod for achieving a Strat-like sound with an 85 and SA pickup, I'd be grateful. Apparently, the EMG 85's output stage uses a resistor and capacitor in the second...
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