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Super Distortion, Super 3, Breed, EVO, Tone Zone, Norton. Out of these what one will get me that 80s and 90s Metal tone ? Thanks
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Re: Best DiMarzio p/u for METAL
I have 2 Ibanez RG 220s and a Fender M-80 1/2 stack, as for the DiMarzio's, Iv never had one and was just interested in knowing. One RG allready has a Custom/59 in it and the other has a DIME.
I have 2 Ibanez RG 220s and a Fender M-80 1/2 stack, as for the DiMarzio's, Iv never had one and was just interested in knowing. One RG allready has a Custom/59 in it and the other has a DIME.
Biu
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Re: Best DiMarzio p/u for METAL
I have a Tone Zone and Super Distortion. I like the Super Distortion for more 70's to 80's era metal. I really like it's solo abilities.
Tone Zone is a really cool pup too. It's more modern sounding, probably my favorite pickup. It's really fat and bone-crushing, but since it has such a strong voicing, people usually love it or hate it.
I have a Tone Zone and Super Distortion. I like the Super Distortion for more 70's to 80's era metal. I really like it's solo abilities.
Tone Zone is a really cool pup too. It's more modern sounding, probably my favorite pickup. It's really fat and bone-crushing, but since it has such a strong voicing, people usually love it or hate it.
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I hear ya. I also have 2 ESP M50's, I think il put a Tone Zone/Paf Pro in one and a Super 3/Super 2 in the other. Maybe an EVO, im not sure yet.
I hear ya. I also have 2 ESP M50's, I think il put a Tone Zone/Paf Pro in one and a Super 3/Super 2 in the other. Maybe an EVO, im not sure yet.
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Fusion1
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I think you will like the Super III pickup for 80's-90's metal. If you have ever played one of those Fender HM strats they came stock with these. I have one in a Super strat and in an old early 80's Westone Thunder 1A. Great for crunchy stuff. You can sort of hear an Iommi tone quality to it. That would be a good thing.
I think you will like the Super III pickup for 80's-90's metal. If you have ever played one of those Fender HM strats they came stock with these. I have one in a Super strat and in an old early 80's Westone Thunder 1A. Great for crunchy stuff. You can sort of hear an Iommi tone quality to it. That would be a good thing.
Truthsayer
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Since your name is Racer X you might want to know that Paul Gilbert used the DiMarzio Super Distortion when he played for Racer X. At least that's what I understand.
Since your name is Racer X you might want to know that Paul Gilbert used the DiMarzio Super Distortion when he played for Racer X. At least that's what I understand.
frigginalex
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This is true. I have a Tone Zone in the bridge of my Parker and the fat, bassy tone of the pickup works well with the bright Ash body. It gives me a balanced, focused, tight, punchy tone.
DiMarzios (from my experience) tend to work more directly with the guitar's body wood. If you find a pikcup that matches the body, it sounds great; if not, it sounds like ish.
BTW Biu, that clip of Ken's Theme you did is hot! It's sitting in my desktop now. :afro:
Biu said:
This is true. I have a Tone Zone in the bridge of my Parker and the fat, bassy tone of the pickup works well with the bright Ash body. It gives me a balanced, focused, tight, punchy tone.
DiMarzios (from my experience) tend to work more directly with the guitar's body wood. If you find a pikcup that matches the body, it sounds great; if not, it sounds like ish.
BTW Biu, that clip of Ken's Theme you did is hot! It's sitting in my desktop now. :afro:
Re: Best DiMarzio p/u for METAL
Forget all these and get an X2N.
Just my opinion, but I did use one in the '80's. I took it out in about 1992 because some dips*it was adjusting my pickups and the screwdriver hit the bobbin. It RULES for 80's metal. Put one in, go into a JCM 800 with a Boss distortion->pure screaming metal tone. I've used a Super 3 PROTOTYPE in the HM Strat. It got replaced with a JB, which was much more balanced than the super 3 or the X2N. There is no comparison between the X2N or the Super 3 though; the X2N shreds it. If I went back to playing only metal and I wanted to play DiMarzio, the X2N would be in my axe, hands down. Just my 2 cents worth.
Farkus.
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Forget all these and get an X2N.
Just my opinion, but I did use one in the '80's. I took it out in about 1992 because some dips*it was adjusting my pickups and the screwdriver hit the bobbin. It RULES for 80's metal. Put one in, go into a JCM 800 with a Boss distortion->pure screaming metal tone. I've used a Super 3 PROTOTYPE in the HM Strat. It got replaced with a JB, which was much more balanced than the super 3 or the X2N. There is no comparison between the X2N or the Super 3 though; the X2N shreds it. If I went back to playing only metal and I wanted to play DiMarzio, the X2N would be in my axe, hands down. Just my 2 cents worth.
Farkus.
I_M_Ken
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very true my friend. i currently have an X2N in my jackson kv.
great pup for distortion, but dont put it in bright axes, it will only sound way too bright from personal experience.
but yes its one killer pup for metal only and probably nothing else.
so if its gonna be an only all metal/hard rock axe then Super D or X2N would be perfect.
Farkus said:
very true my friend. i currently have an X2N in my jackson kv.
great pup for distortion, but dont put it in bright axes, it will only sound way too bright from personal experience.
but yes its one killer pup for metal only and probably nothing else.
so if its gonna be an only all metal/hard rock axe then Super D or X2N would be perfect.
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The X2N sounds way to hot than what im looking for. Both RG's and M50's are basswood. What im looking for is a cross between George Lynch, Jake E Lee, and Zakk Wylde. Something with great harmonics, scream, and a tight growl. I know thats alot to ask of just one p/u but thats what I need.
The X2N sounds way to hot than what im looking for. Both RG's and M50's are basswood. What im looking for is a cross between George Lynch, Jake E Lee, and Zakk Wylde. Something with great harmonics, scream, and a tight growl. I know thats alot to ask of just one p/u but thats what I need.
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Thanks for all the suggestions guys.
Thanks for all the suggestions guys.
dalastcaffeine
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really?? PG used only superdistortions in racer x???
really?? PG used only superdistortions in racer x???
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