DiMarzio D Activator and D Activator X

[UnderTheFlame83]

The D Activator is currently my favorite DiMarzio pickup that I have tried for metal in my RG. Has sweet harmonics and plenty of output and it also sounds good with the volume rolled back a bit for cleans. Very nice all around pickup. How does the D Activator X compare to it? Would it sound good and balanced in the neck in a basswood RG with a regular D Activator in the bridge? Or would the regular one be a better choice in the neck?

 

[dave74]

Re: DiMarzio D Activator and D Activator X

They do also have a d'actXneck model. I have had mine in a few different guitars and only liked it in guitars that are not very beefy.
I personally would not want the d'actX bridge model in the neck,,,,,,,but that's just me. Too much output and the wrong EQ-curve IMO.

 

[Masta' C]

Re: DiMarzio D Activator and D Activator X

The X series is darker/thicker than the regular D-Activators. I think the standard, non-"X" model D-Activator neck is the best match to the non-"X" bridge.

That said, DiMarzio told me twice that the D-Activator X "neck" model works amazing in the bridge. But, if you really like the way the standard D-Activator bridge sounds there, best to stick with it.

 

[Progbusters]

Re: DiMarzio D Activator and D Activator X

the Deactivator X slams the amp hard. I also have the regular Deactivator - on my randall diavlo it sounds like ratt metallica motorhead. The Deactivator X turns you into Ola England.

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[DonP]

Re: DiMarzio D Activator and D Activator X

Are these just re-branded X2N's with a fancy name to attract new customers?

For the neck, wire in parallel to keep it from being too hot.

 

[Masta' C]

Re: DiMarzio D Activator and D Activator X

Are these just re-branded X2N's with a fancy name to attract new customers?

The "X" bridge is similar to the X2N in output and construction, but it's definitely a different pickup. The "X" neck is very different from both.