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    Choosing a single-coil sized humbucker and the perils of tone guides...

    I have an American Fender strat that is in dire need of a bridge pickup swap! The stock pup are fine, but I’m more used to the warmth and the output of a humbucker. The stock pups are a little too trebly for my taste; plus, I use lots of distortion and, well, they just don’t have enough power...
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    Should I buy this Boss DS-1?

    It doesn't occur very often that I find instruments/music equipment on our local "Craigslist". Today, however, I saw that someone is selling a Boss DS-1. Personally I really wanted the DS-2 on account of the extra turbo boost. However, what do you guys think? Should I pass and Just buy a DS-2 or...
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    Are higher output pickups really darker?

    I recently read an article that argues that high output humbuckers will sound darker than low output buckers. Apparently the higher DC resistance compresses the sound and darkens the tone somehow. Now I don't know much about pickups but the JB comes to mind and from clips I've heard it...
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    There are too many fish in the sea: help choosing a new humbucker set

    Hi guys, new here. I apologize for the long first post, but I have been having trouble choosing a humbucker set for my new guitar. Some time ago I bought an LTD Viper 256. I truly love the guitar but the stock pickups that came with it are a bit dull for my taste. The neck humbucker is very...
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