Air Zone vs Custom Custom

[Hot Octopus]

I’m looking for a bridge pickup for my Caparison Dillinger. I’ve had 3 pickups in it so far and I’m leaning towards something maybe a bit darker sounding to try and dial the harsh high end out. So far I’ve tried-

Stock Pickup- I didn’t like it for leads
Dimarzio Dominion- Too tight, too much high end (I was rolling the tone knob 3/4 of the way down, to get a useable tone)
Dimarzio Satchur8- WAAAAYY too much of everything. Maybe it’s the magnet? Too bright yet too dark, almost like my notes are choking out. I just don’t like the tone.

I had a TB-11 years ago in my Charvel San Dimas tele and have a Tone Zone in my 2 Ibanez AZ’s. I’m looking to give the guitar more low end. Its pretty bright. I was thinking maybe the Air Zone as it should be different enough from my Ibanez and I’vs been recommended the CC as well. How do they compare?

Fwiw, the Caparison has a maple center with mahogany wings, a 5 piece maple/walnut neck and a floating tremolo. Thanks for any help. Peace-

 

[Mincer]

What kind of music is this for? And what kind of amp?

 

[Hot Octopus]

What kind of music is this for? And what kind of amp?

I’m playing Hard Rock/ Classic Metal and punk. My main amps are a Mesa Mark V, Splawn competition, and Synergy rack gear.

 

[Toejam]

A DiMarzio Breed should do what you want.

 

[jeremy]

i think the cc is a great pup, but it doesnt have a ton of low end. great fat mid-range and smooth highs though

 

[Rex_Rocker]

If what you want is low end, I'd thin it's a best idea to use the non-air TZ. The Airbucker tech reduces inductance, thus making the pickup brighter and/or leaner.

 

[Mincer]

I love the CC, but and it isn't a tight sounding or feeling pickup. It is thick in the mids, though, more than any other frequencies. I think it would work well with any guitar with some maple in it, especially with a floating trem. You can also look at the Black Winter, too, which does a lot more than the name leads one to believe.