A5 in a DD neck?
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Johnny the Kid
Shaunofthedeadologist
Re: A5 in a DD neck?
I've heard that a Distortion is just a JB with a Ceramic magnet. If that's the case, then I don't see why it couldn't work. Maybe SD will start producing JB neck pickups.
I've heard that a Distortion is just a JB with a Ceramic magnet. If that's the case, then I don't see why it couldn't work. Maybe SD will start producing JB neck pickups.
Myaccount876
Amira-Maker
Re: A5 in a DD neck?
They are NOT the same pickup. I think the forum has been through this at least 100 times and it was Frank Falbo who confirmed they are not the same wind. Similar, but not different. Pepe has also opened up both pickups and confirmed the winding pattern and coil geometry is different. He will not describe them in detail because he understands it as a SD trade secret and doesn't want to let it out, which I think is reasonable and respectable.
And Seymour Duncan is a company that doesn't lie to us to make an extra buck. They have been open since day one that the whole Custom line of pickups are the EXACT same bobbins, different magnets. IE the Custom being a regular ceramic, Custom Custom being A2, Custom 5 being A5, and they also give credit to the SDUGF when it is due, such as the '59/Custom Hybrid and the Custom 5 originating from the forum.
They are NOT the same pickup. I think the forum has been through this at least 100 times and it was Frank Falbo who confirmed they are not the same wind. Similar, but not different. Pepe has also opened up both pickups and confirmed the winding pattern and coil geometry is different. He will not describe them in detail because he understands it as a SD trade secret and doesn't want to let it out, which I think is reasonable and respectable.
And Seymour Duncan is a company that doesn't lie to us to make an extra buck. They have been open since day one that the whole Custom line of pickups are the EXACT same bobbins, different magnets. IE the Custom being a regular ceramic, Custom Custom being A2, Custom 5 being A5, and they also give credit to the SDUGF when it is due, such as the '59/Custom Hybrid and the Custom 5 originating from the forum.
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King IzzO)))
Ultimate Kitten Puncher
Re: A5 in a DD neck?
Nope, not related to the jazz, different wire gauge and everything, it's more like an overwound demon or underwound custom. The A5 DDn has a similar sound to a 59, more heat and a bit more growl and grind, and still a tad mid scooped, like the 59. It works great if it's the sound you're looking for.
Nope, not related to the jazz, different wire gauge and everything, it's more like an overwound demon or underwound custom. The A5 DDn has a similar sound to a 59, more heat and a bit more growl and grind, and still a tad mid scooped, like the 59. It works great if it's the sound you're looking for.
King IzzO)))
Ultimate Kitten Puncher
Re: A5 in a DD neck?
Well, I think they're both poly
Well, I think they're both poly
surface54
New member
Re: A5 in a DD neck?
considering Johnny the kid joined in Feb 2013 i doubt if there are recent threads floating around that suggest they are the same pickup still. so dont be fooled they may say that to get us mad and laugh about it.
as i said before it should be sticky that the winds arent the same. saves alot of forum data being exchanged.
A5 in any neck pickup sounds like a winning sound to me!
considering Johnny the kid joined in Feb 2013 i doubt if there are recent threads floating around that suggest they are the same pickup still. so dont be fooled they may say that to get us mad and laugh about it.
as i said before it should be sticky that the winds arent the same. saves alot of forum data being exchanged.
A5 in any neck pickup sounds like a winning sound to me!
frankfalbo
In Fluence Y'all
Re: A5 in a DD neck?
Just to be clear, I don't believe as an SD employee I ever confirmed that they are not the same wind, simply that I would not confirm it either way, in the interest of maintaining the trade secrets. If you can find anywhere I confirmed something while at SD, let me know. I wouldn't have wanted to spread disinformation then, nor would I want to now. Also I believed SD should be awarded the privelege of trade secrets then, and still believe it now.
As for the DDn5, It's ok in the bridge or neck. It's around 12.5k and as others have said, not based on the Jazz. Not based on anything really, and it makes a great hybrid coil too. Pair it with a DDb or JB, or anything from the Custom line, any P.A.F. output neck pickup, etc.
Just to be clear, I don't believe as an SD employee I ever confirmed that they are not the same wind, simply that I would not confirm it either way, in the interest of maintaining the trade secrets. If you can find anywhere I confirmed something while at SD, let me know. I wouldn't have wanted to spread disinformation then, nor would I want to now. Also I believed SD should be awarded the privelege of trade secrets then, and still believe it now.
As for the DDn5, It's ok in the bridge or neck. It's around 12.5k and as others have said, not based on the Jazz. Not based on anything really, and it makes a great hybrid coil too. Pair it with a DDb or JB, or anything from the Custom line, any P.A.F. output neck pickup, etc.
Myaccount876
Amira-Maker
Re: A5 in a DD neck?
And I think SD is allowed to have their trade secrets like any other company as well.
You're correct, you didn't confirm or deny anything but state that you liked the fact people were trying things with their own hands opening the pickups up to see what is inside.
https://forum.seymourduncan.com/sho...-PUP-EXCEPT-MAG/page2&highlight=distortion+jb
It was MJ who was pretty clear on the subject when a user called SD and she stated 'similar, but not the same'.
And I think SD is allowed to have their trade secrets like any other company as well.
You're correct, you didn't confirm or deny anything but state that you liked the fact people were trying things with their own hands opening the pickups up to see what is inside.
https://forum.seymourduncan.com/sho...-PUP-EXCEPT-MAG/page2&highlight=distortion+jb
It was MJ who was pretty clear on the subject when a user called SD and she stated 'similar, but not the same'.
metalmachine
New member
Re: A5 in a DD neck?
I know the dd brige with alnico 5 make a killer neck pup for doom riffs and high gain leads. Super nice split
I know the dd brige with alnico 5 make a killer neck pup for doom riffs and high gain leads. Super nice split
Johnny the Kid
Shaunofthedeadologist
Re: A5 in a DD neck?
I probably should start with I don't know much about the JB. I know it's definitely not my favorite pickup. I still don't see why the DD with an A5 couldn't work, but I do admit that I don't know much about the JB other than what I've heard at guitar shops, and those people like to talk about stuff they don't know.
I probably should start with I don't know much about the JB. I know it's definitely not my favorite pickup. I still don't see why the DD with an A5 couldn't work, but I do admit that I don't know much about the JB other than what I've heard at guitar shops, and those people like to talk about stuff they don't know.
misterwhizzy
Well-known member
Re: A5 in a DD neck?
I liked it in the neck of my Les Paul a lot, actually, but it wasn't quite perfect in the end. For a relatively high output neck bucker, it's really strong. If you have the pickup, it's definitely worth a shot. What's the guitar you have an interest in? My gripe at the end was that the highs were just a little too sharp, but it's definitely a quality pickup.
I liked it in the neck of my Les Paul a lot, actually, but it wasn't quite perfect in the end. For a relatively high output neck bucker, it's really strong. If you have the pickup, it's definitely worth a shot. What's the guitar you have an interest in? My gripe at the end was that the highs were just a little too sharp, but it's definitely a quality pickup.
Re: A5 in a DD neck?
Its in an SG std. Right now its just the regular ceramic DDn in it. It is a rather dark guitar and I am very happy with the neck pickup now. I just picked up another guitar the other day with an A5 neck pickup and I really love the sound of that pickup with the tone turned all the way down. That gritty kinda fuzzy tone. I get it with the ceramic but its not as gritty as the A5.
Its in an SG std. Right now its just the regular ceramic DDn in it. It is a rather dark guitar and I am very happy with the neck pickup now. I just picked up another guitar the other day with an A5 neck pickup and I really love the sound of that pickup with the tone turned all the way down. That gritty kinda fuzzy tone. I get it with the ceramic but its not as gritty as the A5.
Aceman
I am your doctor of love!
Re: A5 in a DD neck?
Technically: The DD and the JB are different winds.
Practically: They are pretty dang close, so IMO (and it is noted that there is disagreement on this issue), a DD neck with an A5 is a JB neck. For all practical purposes. If I wanted a "JB Neck" I'd do that and be pretty dang close.
Technically: The DD and the JB are different winds.
Practically: They are pretty dang close, so IMO (and it is noted that there is disagreement on this issue), a DD neck with an A5 is a JB neck. For all practical purposes. If I wanted a "JB Neck" I'd do that and be pretty dang close.
Kam
Shaftologist
Re: A5 in a DD neck?
Underwound Custom, you say?
Sounds like it might be a great bridge pup for me. :scratchch
Underwound Custom, you say?
Sounds like it might be a great bridge pup for me. :scratchch
