Reckless Abandon
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Put one in my epi SG. It is one of the best pickups I've used. Dynamics are great. It has a spongy quality but tight at the same time. Great clean or with high gain.
Dimarzio 36th anniversary
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TattooedCarrot
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I like them, my only complaint is the highs are pretty high on the bridge.
I like them, my only complaint is the highs are pretty high on the bridge.
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I had one in the neck of my Les Paul but it wasnt as good there as the old DP103. Put it in the bridge of my Hamer now.
I had one in the neck of my Les Paul but it wasnt as good there as the old DP103. Put it in the bridge of my Hamer now.
Reckless Abandon
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My guitar is set neck mahogany so highs are smooth for me.
Soulcrusher_X
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Ive been using Duncans for years, but I keep thinking about trying a few DMZs. Ive been interested in this one for sure. Super D/36th paf, maybe?
Ive been using Duncans for years, but I keep thinking about trying a few DMZs. Ive been interested in this one for sure. Super D/36th paf, maybe?
Reckless Abandon
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Love the super D too. Most guitars I've owned have had one at some point.
Soulcrusher_X
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Buddy at work loaned me a Super D to try in my LP Custom. Wife and I are moving to a new house, so I'll get to put it through it's paces a little louder than at the apartment we're in at the moment.
Buddy at work loaned me a Super D to try in my LP Custom. Wife and I are moving to a new house, so I'll get to put it through it's paces a little louder than at the apartment we're in at the moment.
TattooedCarrot
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Good sounding pickup, but in some guitars its irritating.
Yep, then the lows get muffled. You have to keep going back and forth on the tone pot, around 7-8 tames the highs but muffles the lows.
Good sounding pickup, but in some guitars its irritating.
Same here: I hated it in my SG, but ironically it kills in my ash Telegib.
TattooedCarrot
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Never used a PG bridge before, can't compare that. But the PGn is warmer and smoother than the 36th. To me the 36th has edge and it really pops in the neck and can almost get Fenderish in that regard.
Never used a PG bridge before, can't compare that. But the PGn is warmer and smoother than the 36th. To me the 36th has edge and it really pops in the neck and can almost get Fenderish in that regard.
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They are both variations of a old PAF,since all PAF's were not created equal back in the day we have all these variations.
The PG's are known for their presence and growl and the dimarzios are known for their smoother,Good punchy tone with amazing harmonic over tones and a 3D like quality.
They are both variations of a old PAF,since all PAF's were not created equal back in the day we have all these variations.
The PG's are known for their presence and growl and the dimarzios are known for their smoother,Good punchy tone with amazing harmonic over tones and a 3D like quality.
TattooedCarrot
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^^^ funny because I have both at them moment and find more growl and bite in the Dimarzio and the PG is smoother.
While the PG is an edgier pickup compared to other Duncans, I think Duncans overall tend to be smoother than Dimarzios. IMO Dimarzios are nastier across the board. Just the way they are.
^^^ funny because I have both at them moment and find more growl and bite in the Dimarzio and the PG is smoother.
While the PG is an edgier pickup compared to other Duncans, I think Duncans overall tend to be smoother than Dimarzios. IMO Dimarzios are nastier across the board. Just the way they are.
PRSfan nym 1985
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one of my favorite DiMarzio pickups to date glad to see you liked it
one of my favorite DiMarzio pickups to date glad to see you liked it
theoldertwin
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I just got an Ibanez Artcore AG95, which i love. Pickups are dull and muddy, so I'm considering a Dimarzio 36th in the bridge and a Pearly Gates in the neck. I've heard the PG bridge is weak but the neck is amazing.
Any thoughts? Would love some firsthand feedback!
I just got an Ibanez Artcore AG95, which i love. Pickups are dull and muddy, so I'm considering a Dimarzio 36th in the bridge and a Pearly Gates in the neck. I've heard the PG bridge is weak but the neck is amazing.
Any thoughts? Would love some firsthand feedback!
UberMetalDood
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That's not true. The PG bridge is amazing. I find the PG neck a bit dark, but in a Les Paul or strat it's pretty good. I wouldn't recommend blending the 36th with a PG. Either go PG set or 36th set. The 36th neck is calibrated to be open and present like a vintage Les Paul pickups. I think if you're going to mix the 36th, the Jazz would be a better fit.
That's not true. The PG bridge is amazing. I find the PG neck a bit dark, but in a Les Paul or strat it's pretty good. I wouldn't recommend blending the 36th with a PG. Either go PG set or 36th set. The 36th neck is calibrated to be open and present like a vintage Les Paul pickups. I think if you're going to mix the 36th, the Jazz would be a better fit.
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Howdy,
I'm pleased with the 36th Anni PAF in the bridge of my ES-335. It replaced an SH-1 '59, which proved too trebly with my new Carmen Ghia amp. BTW, I replaced the "boomy" '59 in the neck with an Air Classic and I'm pleased with the Air Classic/36th Anni combination.
PS: The world's greatest P/Us are still Duncan's vintage soapbars.
Howdy,
I'm pleased with the 36th Anni PAF in the bridge of my ES-335. It replaced an SH-1 '59, which proved too trebly with my new Carmen Ghia amp. BTW, I replaced the "boomy" '59 in the neck with an Air Classic and I'm pleased with the Air Classic/36th Anni combination.
PS: The world's greatest P/Us are still Duncan's vintage soapbars.
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