dimarzio titan vs illuminator bridge

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How do these two pickups compare? I have a Duncan distortion in my one Strat, but am wanting something different in my other. I was also looking at the EVO 2, but the first one was way to screamy and out of control. The second is prob about the same? Thanks guys.
 
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If you didn't like the Evo because it was "screamy and out of control" you really should give the Evo 2 a try. It has more mids and less output than the Titan or Illuminator.
 
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The Illuminator sounds fatter to me, while the Titan has better note separation. They're quite similar. I'd personally choose the Titan, but that's just me.
 
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I have a guitar like a Les Paul but thinner and 25.5" scale. It's my warmest and sweetest sounding guitar; something Burstbuckers would sound lovely in.

In this guitar, Illuminator has a balanced EQ w/ slightly less highs. Smooth highs but the mids can crunch or wail. Hearty girth in low mids. Easier pinch harmonics than expected. Overall, doesn't have that half-cocked wah or vocal tone (maybe only a little) but definitely sound like a Dimarzio: modern and a bit 70s.

The bass is kinda loose and this guitar is in E Standard. If I were to guess from memory, slightly more loose than a JB. I've had Evolutions before in this guitar w/ no such problem. So if your guitar is relatively bright and tight, Illuminator may be good. If not, I'd definitely try the Titans first.

Hope this helps.
 
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dominus said:
If you didn't like the Evo because it was "screamy and out of control" you really should give the Evo 2 a try. It has more mids and less output than the Titan or Illuminator.
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I loved the basic sound, the brightness and high mid crunch. It was just too much.
 
Re: dimarzio titan vs illuminator bridge

marytakesadrag said:
I have a guitar like a Les Paul but thinner and 25.5" scale. It's my warmest and sweetest sounding guitar; something Burstbuckers would sound lovely in.

In this guitar, Illuminator has a balanced EQ w/ slightly less highs. Smooth highs but the mids can crunch or wail. Hearty girth in low mids. Easier pinch harmonics than expected. Overall, doesn't have that half-cocked wah or vocal tone (maybe only a little) but definitely sound like a Dimarzio: modern and a bit 70s.

The bass is kinda loose and this guitar is in E Standard. If I were to guess from memory, slightly more loose than a JB. I've had Evolutions before in this guitar w/ no such problem. So if your guitar is relatively bright and tight, Illuminator may be good. If not, I'd definitely try the Titans first.

Hope this helps.
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I had an EVO in a dark LP copy, and it rocked there. Guess a Strat is not a good match.
 
Re: dimarzio titan vs illuminator bridge

bloughlin16 said:
The Illuminator sounds fatter to me, while the Titan has better note separation. They're quite similar. I'd personally choose the Titan, but that's just me.
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I heard a couple people say the Titan was like a lower output D act with more bass. Any thoughts?
 
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