Dean Zelinski Sidekick PU's

[bazie]

Hi all,
Recently I read about Dean Zelinski Sidekick pickups:
https://deanzelinsky.com/sidekick-pickup
What is interesting, is that switching from humbucker to single-coil mode does not reduce output. Do you have any idea how it works? Did anyone try these pickups?
Regards,

 

[orpheo]

Re: Dean Zelinski Sidekick PU's

from listening to the clips, I do hear a volume drop. But I do think he uses a second coil with relatively few turns to cancel the hum and with just enough winds to 'boost' the power in humbucker mode.

 

[Mincer]

Re: Dean Zelinski Sidekick PU's

I think Duncan Custom Shop and PRS have been doing a similar design for years. I'd be wary of Mr. Z's claims here.

 

[orpheo]

Re: Dean Zelinski Sidekick PU's

SD has the stagmag, yes. but that's still not 2 true single coils side by side. For starters: 'wrong' wire, wrong baseplate/mounting system. This pickup is better in that respect. Tonally? I don't know. of either.