demon vs steve's special

[rumblebox]

I know these are quite different from each other, and it shows in the demos, but i just wanted to A/B them to be sure of which one i wanted to keep/sell.

Listen to DiMarzio Steve's Special by Carlton Wilkinson 1 #np on #SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/rumblebox-1/dimarzio-steves-special

Listen to Duncan Screamin' Demon by Carlton Wilkinson 1 #np on #SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/rumblebox-1/duncan-screamin-demon

I like them both, but the demon wins because of less fizz, more high end bite, and more clarity when i throw more gain at it.... mainly due to fewer winds and the A5.


EDIT: Here's another Demon sample and a Burstbucker 3 sample at a different mic position.

Listen to Duncan Demon metal 2 by Carlton Wilkinson 1 #np on #SoundCloud
http://soundcloud.com/rumblebox-1/duncan-demon-metal-2

Listen to Burstbucker 3 Metal by Carlton Wilkinson 1 #np on #SoundCloud
http://soundcloud.com/rumblebox-1/burstbucker-3-metal

 

[Metalblaze]

Re: demon vs steve's special

Nice tone!! I would choose the Demon too, it sounds deeper. The Steve's Special sounds cool too. What guitar and amp?

 

[Masta' C]

Re: demon vs steve's special

I've had both and preferred the Demon as well.

 

[VHTJay]

Re: demon vs steve's special

I am hearing what you are hearing for sure: less fizz, tighter and clearer. That said, I liked the extra compression and fluidity from the Dimarzio during leads. Probably why my favorite 'demon is my overwound one. Best of both worlds!

 

[rumblebox]

Re: demon vs steve's special

JSX with a 12AT7 in the gain slot, KT77's, texas heats.

LTD M-100 with a brass block, orange drop, elixir 9-46 nanowebs.

 

[Metalblaze]

Re: demon vs steve's special

Cool... so I was correct thihnking Peavey type distortion...

 

[rumblebox]

Re: demon vs steve's special

I added 2 more examples at a different mic location.

 

[Metalblaze]

Re: demon vs steve's special

That's it! Great tone! And the Demon is definitely among the best pickups I've tried so far.

 

[Harhash]

Re: demon vs steve's special

The Demon wins! No doubt!