Custom, Custom5 or Custom Custom?
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GilmourD
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Re: Custom, Custom5 or Custom Custom?
Petrucci's always used DiMarzios with ceramic magnets, hasn't he? I would think that the original Duncan Custom would be in that range, but then again, he's used A LOT of different pickups over the years.
Anybody know what he was using for that track?
Petrucci's always used DiMarzios with ceramic magnets, hasn't he? I would think that the original Duncan Custom would be in that range, but then again, he's used A LOT of different pickups over the years.
Anybody know what he was using for that track?
Re: Custom, Custom5 or Custom Custom?
I'm not trying to replicate his exact sound, just wanted to give you an idea of the sound I like. Another good example is the riff to No More Tears...a nice Chug-A, Chug-A...but no squeally hahaha
GilmourD
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gregory
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Re: Custom, Custom5 or Custom Custom?
Because of the scoop, the Custom 5 may be the better bet.
A Mark series Mesa with a 5-band is far more essential to the right tone than the pickup so long as the pikcup you're using is at least in the ballpark.
The DiMarzio pickup on that album was likely a Tone Zone.
Now if the expert consensus is that a Custom will better replicate a Tone Zone than a Custom 5 then I'll go along with it; however I suspect the current line of reasoning was "Petrucci (currently) uses a ceramic pickup, therefore go with a ceramic pickup."
FWIW, I used to play that track with a JB and an MP1 and it worked well enough.
Because of the scoop, the Custom 5 may be the better bet.
A Mark series Mesa with a 5-band is far more essential to the right tone than the pickup so long as the pikcup you're using is at least in the ballpark.
The DiMarzio pickup on that album was likely a Tone Zone.
Now if the expert consensus is that a Custom will better replicate a Tone Zone than a Custom 5 then I'll go along with it; however I suspect the current line of reasoning was "Petrucci (currently) uses a ceramic pickup, therefore go with a ceramic pickup."
FWIW, I used to play that track with a JB and an MP1 and it worked well enough.
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gregory
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Re: Custom, Custom5 or Custom Custom?
Nope, want to go with SD. I'll go with the Custom. As far as the Quarter Pound for middle and neck, should I go flat or staggered?
DrNewcenstein
He Did the Monster Mash
Re: Custom, Custom5 or Custom Custom?
Not sure it'll matter much with those, but I'm sure it'd be directly related to the board/nut radius.
I had a hardtail Strat-style some years ago with a Custom in the bridge, and I think the body was alder with a flamed cap - may have been solid maple, I'll have to dig out the pics. The Custom was a perfect match, IMO, as it merely amplified the acoustic tone of the guitar. That's the only guitar I ever had that did that.
Not sure it'll matter much with those, but I'm sure it'd be directly related to the board/nut radius.
I had a hardtail Strat-style some years ago with a Custom in the bridge, and I think the body was alder with a flamed cap - may have been solid maple, I'll have to dig out the pics. The Custom was a perfect match, IMO, as it merely amplified the acoustic tone of the guitar. That's the only guitar I ever had that did that.
LazNovak
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Re: Custom, Custom5 or Custom Custom?
http://www.dimarzio.com/pickups/humbuckers/high-power/steve-s-special
He was using a Dimarzio Steve's Special (Ceramic) in his Ibanez guitars on that album.
http://www.dimarzio.com/pickups/humbuckers/high-power/steve-s-special
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dystrust
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Re: Custom, Custom5 or Custom Custom?
I'm pretty sure Images and Words was Tone Zone / Air Norton & he moved to the Steve's Special for either Awake or Falling Into Infinity. The Tone Zone is a rather unique sounding pickup that doesn't have an exact match in the SD range, but the (ceramic) Custom is probably closest.
As an aside I'm generally not a huge fan of DiMarzios, but the Tone Zone / Air Norton combo is cool and I'd absolutely buy them if I could justify another SuperStrat.
Regarding flat/staggered, what DrNewcenstein said; that depends on your fingerboard radius. I'm not a fan of vintage stagger and would only use it on a 7.25" radius.
I'm pretty sure Images and Words was Tone Zone / Air Norton & he moved to the Steve's Special for either Awake or Falling Into Infinity. The Tone Zone is a rather unique sounding pickup that doesn't have an exact match in the SD range, but the (ceramic) Custom is probably closest.
As an aside I'm generally not a huge fan of DiMarzios, but the Tone Zone / Air Norton combo is cool and I'd absolutely buy them if I could justify another SuperStrat.
Regarding flat/staggered, what DrNewcenstein said; that depends on your fingerboard radius. I'm not a fan of vintage stagger and would only use it on a 7.25" radius.
Re: Custom, Custom5 or Custom Custom?
I read an article on the SD website all about the HSS configuration. It states that a good combination is one of the Customs for bridge and the Quarter Pound for middle and neck. Then I noticed that there are two options for QP, flat and staggered. Based upon this thread, looks like I will go with flat. So a Duncan Custom and two Quarter Pound Flat. Now I just need to find a place that sells them in Canada.
gregory
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GilmourD
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Re: Custom, Custom5 or Custom Custom?
Now, remember, that's going through Merrow's original 5150.
What amp are you using, Mudkicker?
That video makes me want a KM-6 something fierce.
Now, remember, that's going through Merrow's original 5150.
What amp are you using, Mudkicker?
