Recent content by RoteGitarre

I'm putting a Vandenberg back together after several years of hibernation, and picked up a used SSL-6 off eBay to pair with a spare JB that I had in the parts bin. Everything I've read seems to say that it should work well and not have too much volume dropoff between the two, but I'd love to...

So I picked up a Schecter V-1 Plus several months ago. HSH, Mahogany w/ Maple cap, Rosewood/Maple neck, 22 frets, FR, etc. Haven't really gelled with the factory DD HB103 set. The neck is too muddy, bridge is too hot for my tastes and gets muddy with gain. I have an F1000 with a Demon in...

This is a freebie that I got from a friend years ago. No cover, and no real idea what it is. I'm thinking it's a Hot Stack, but I really don't know. Edit: No DCR numbers this weekend, as my DMM stays at work.

I found it again. That sound. You know, THAT sound. The sound that reminds you why you love an amp. After months of having to play for only a few minutes at a time, I finally had the chance to sit down and get to know my old Classic 50 again. I hadn't really been very excited at the thought...

I've tried IDing this pickup using the support and info sections on the SD site to no avail. It looks to be a Hot Stack of some kind, but lacks the ceramic bar magnet of the Hot Stack and the exposed poles of the Custom or Vintage Stack. So... what is it?