Recent content by thefacelessmonster

A lot more people seem to hate the JB than I expected. I've only tried the JB on one guitar, myself, and it seemed okay. But I've heard a lot of bad stuff about that pickup since I started reading the Duncan message boards here and a few other sites. Do you think most people hate it because...

I have this Fender FMT HH Telecaster, but no pickups in it. What Duncans would you put in it? (I know everyone's opinion is different, but I'm just looking for suggestions.) * Flamed maple top * Mahogany body * Set mahogany neck * Rosewood fretboard, 15-3/4" radius * 2...

Okay, this will be my last PATB question. Which pickup would be better in the bridge of my mahogany bolt-on guitar? The PATB-1 or PATB-2? Right now it has two full shreds because I haven't swapped anything yet. I ordered a bunch of both kinds of the Parallel Axis pickups and originally...

Another one of these threads... Custom 5 vrs Custom What should I consider when choosing between a Custom 5 or a Custom for the bridge position? What are the uses for either of these 2 pickups? I've got a '59 in the neck. Will be going into a mahogany guitar w/ rosewood fretboard. Going...

I saw that according to Seymour Duncan's EQ ratings, the Full Shred measures a 4 in bass, 4 in mids, and 8 in highs. As a bridge pickup, is the Full Shred lacking in bottom end? Is it too trebley or "ice pick" sounding? How would you rate it against Duncan's other bridge pickups for rock...

Can the PATB-2 be used with a guitar that has a gibson style tune-o-matic bridge? Or does it perform best with tremelo-equipped guitars? What else can you tell me about this pickup?

Hello. I'm new to the forum. There are so many options for pickups... I'm completely overwhelmed. :34: Can you offer me your advice/input? First of all, I'm playing a Fernandes Vertigo guitar with a mahogany body and mahogany set-neck. Rosewood fretboard. 24 3/4 scale. Tune-o-matic style...