Custom-custom, is this pup able to get mean?
- Thread starter RG 2570
- Start date
T
theodie
Guest
Re: Custom-custom, is this pup able to get mean?
I have plyed the super D and I currently have the CC. The CC sounds more full and has more personality and life to it than the super D and it has those intangables that a super D dosent. In my mind it sounds better than a super D but, its a matter of taste.Nightburst said:
T
theodie
Guest
Re: Custom-custom, is this pup able to get mean?
I have played an Invader and I currently have the CC. The Invader is great for rythms, power chords and just flat out sounding RAW and stuff like that but, The CC in my mind can do it all, Leads, rythms, solos, ETC. The Invader is great but it is a one trick pony in my mind. The CC is very versatile, I havent really found anything that is hasnt done really well.alanfc said:
Nightburst
New member
Re: Custom-custom, is this pup able to get mean?
Really?
The CC does sound very good in all the clips I've heard from both Dr. Barlo and Stevo.
I like to shred some fast runs once in a while, I'm not shure if the CC does the shred thing as well as the high gain fast palm muted chunky hardcore riffing.
My favorite album (Thrice: The Illusion of Safety) was recorded using mostly LP's with super distortions in it. I love the tones on that album so I'm giving the Dimarzio a go.
But if the CC can do all that and more...
theodie said:
Really?
The CC does sound very good in all the clips I've heard from both Dr. Barlo and Stevo.
I like to shred some fast runs once in a while, I'm not shure if the CC does the shred thing as well as the high gain fast palm muted chunky hardcore riffing.
My favorite album (Thrice: The Illusion of Safety) was recorded using mostly LP's with super distortions in it. I love the tones on that album so I'm giving the Dimarzio a go.
But if the CC can do all that and more...
T
theodie
Guest
Re: Custom-custom, is this pup able to get mean?
Well, The super D is a wonderful pickup. If that sound is what you are looking for, give it a try. If it dosent jive with you try the CCNightburst said:
Nightburst
New member
Re: Custom-custom, is this pup able to get mean?
Yup, sounds like a plan.
I just saw another thread where people claim the CC isn't very agressive or tight?
theodie said:
Yup, sounds like a plan.
I just saw another thread where people claim the CC isn't very agressive or tight?
Stevo
Tonus Maximus Pacificas
Re: Custom-custom, is this pup able to get mean?
Thanks for listening you guys. I think the CC is a great pickup for hard rock and metal. If I were more of a metal player, I would definitely use it more.
I have played all of the Customs and I think the regular Custom has the best palm mute sound.. the CC would be 2nd. I like the upper end notes (when soloing) on the CC a little more though. It has lots of personality up there.. very metaly
Thanks for listening you guys. I think the CC is a great pickup for hard rock and metal. If I were more of a metal player, I would definitely use it more.
I have played all of the Customs and I think the regular Custom has the best palm mute sound.. the CC would be 2nd. I like the upper end notes (when soloing) on the CC a little more though. It has lots of personality up there.. very metaly
RG 2570
New member
Re: Custom-custom, is this pup able to get mean?
the JB is a great pup for the most part but i do not like that upper middy tone it has? it has a nice output,great harmonics and sings real good but those darn upper mids ruin it for me :smack:
I was gonna get one but i heard it has those upper mids of the JB which i hatepapersoul said:
the JB is a great pup for the most part but i do not like that upper middy tone it has? it has a nice output,great harmonics and sings real good but those darn upper mids ruin it for me :smack:
dr.barlo
New member
Re: Custom-custom, is this pup able to get mean?
Man, I know the feeling. This is exactly what I feel towards JB/c5 as well. BBQ was worse actually, even tho its cleaner tone helped a bit. I cannot take more than a5-PAF uppermids. The second I step into higher output territory my favorites are a2 or a3's. A5's with thinner than #42 wire produce somewhat them nasty uppermids. Helps to cut through yeah, but becomes too upfront for my tastes. Any higher output a5 magnet I owned had that problem including some of the Dimarzio's like MegaDrive.
B
Man, I know the feeling. This is exactly what I feel towards JB/c5 as well. BBQ was worse actually, even tho its cleaner tone helped a bit. I cannot take more than a5-PAF uppermids. The second I step into higher output territory my favorites are a2 or a3's. A5's with thinner than #42 wire produce somewhat them nasty uppermids. Helps to cut through yeah, but becomes too upfront for my tastes. Any higher output a5 magnet I owned had that problem including some of the Dimarzio's like MegaDrive.
B
RG 2570
New member
Re: Custom-custom, is this pup able to get mean?
dr B, is there ANY pup(whom ever maker) that has some good power(around the JB's power or touch less) but not that upper middy tone? i like a crisp top,focused ,fat bass and just enough mids to keep it full sounding? but NO upper middy honk :laugh2:dr.barlo said:
dr.barlo
New member
Re: Custom-custom, is this pup able to get mean?
Not that I am aware of. In fact that's exactly the reason why I did not keep any of my high output buckers I used for more than 7 years including gibson 500T, X2N, MegaDrive, Steve's special, Custom, Super Distortion ... I am forgetting some. :smack:
BTW you could try the JB with other magnets tho, like an alnico 3 or 4. Might do what you want!
B
RG 2570 said:
Not that I am aware of. In fact that's exactly the reason why I did not keep any of my high output buckers I used for more than 7 years including gibson 500T, X2N, MegaDrive, Steve's special, Custom, Super Distortion ... I am forgetting some. :smack:
BTW you could try the JB with other magnets tho, like an alnico 3 or 4. Might do what you want!
B
Last edited:
dr.barlo
New member
Re: Custom-custom, is this pup able to get mean?
Don't worry it ain't that difficult. Just be patient, and don't use too much force when taking the pickup apart. JB is potted so the usual "pulling/sliding" trick without opening up the baseplate would not work.
B
RG 2570 said:never did a magnet swap but wanted to learn just in case
I will definitely do it on a junker pup first
:laugh2:
Don't worry it ain't that difficult. Just be patient, and don't use too much force when taking the pickup apart. JB is potted so the usual "pulling/sliding" trick without opening up the baseplate would not work.
B
Re: Custom-custom, is this pup able to get mean?
Super3 is more mid-mids for lack of a better term but the ceramic mag gives it a crisp sound IMO....not as crisp as the JB but a little smoother as well.
Also, the PAF Pro is a very balanced pickup...there's not realy frequency that stands out a ton in that pickup....it's got just enough of everything IMO.
RG 2570 said:
Super3 is more mid-mids for lack of a better term but the ceramic mag gives it a crisp sound IMO....not as crisp as the JB but a little smoother as well.
Also, the PAF Pro is a very balanced pickup...there's not realy frequency that stands out a ton in that pickup....it's got just enough of everything IMO.
Similar threads
