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shogunlegend
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what do you prefer, dimarzio or duncan pups? why do you prefer one over the other?
roadstar II
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Re: dimarzio vs duncan
honestly these polls really do not make much sense
i like both as do many others
but IF you held a gun to my head and made me choose
it would be DUNCAN:bigok:
honestly these polls really do not make much sense
i like both as do many others
but IF you held a gun to my head and made me choose
it would be DUNCAN:bigok:
JeffB
Let it B
Re: dimarzio vs duncan
No question, it would be DiMarzio.
Much wider spectrum of tones, both "vintage" and "modern" that matches up much better in a wider variety of instrument types and configurations, IMO/IME.
I find Duncans way too similar sounding..especially among the PAF variants and the higher output pickups are irritating to get excellent lead and rhythm tones out of one amp setting, IME. That said, the ones I do care for, like the SH5 and lately the Jazz neck, I like ALOT.
No question, it would be DiMarzio.
Much wider spectrum of tones, both "vintage" and "modern" that matches up much better in a wider variety of instrument types and configurations, IMO/IME.
I find Duncans way too similar sounding..especially among the PAF variants and the higher output pickups are irritating to get excellent lead and rhythm tones out of one amp setting, IME. That said, the ones I do care for, like the SH5 and lately the Jazz neck, I like ALOT.
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shogunlegend
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Re: dimarzio vs duncan
i don't think too many people will argue that dimarzio makes equally as good pickups. being in the forums for a while now, i get the sense that people generally prefer dimarzio. i'm not saying i'm right, but that's the sense i get around here. my personal opinion is that neither have just the right pickup for me. they each have several that i like a lot, but nothing that i think is just right.
i don't think too many people will argue that dimarzio makes equally as good pickups. being in the forums for a while now, i get the sense that people generally prefer dimarzio. i'm not saying i'm right, but that's the sense i get around here. my personal opinion is that neither have just the right pickup for me. they each have several that i like a lot, but nothing that i think is just right.
I_M_Ken
Active member
Re: dimarzio vs duncan
dimarzio definitely makes equally good pups, so do alot of other companies.
personally i think each has their own good stuff. for me, i mix and match dimarzios duncans and lace in one guitar to get tones that i like.
dimarzio definitely makes equally good pups, so do alot of other companies.
personally i think each has their own good stuff. for me, i mix and match dimarzios duncans and lace in one guitar to get tones that i like.
Binnerscot
Well-known member
Re: dimarzio vs duncan
I like models from both companies. I prefer the Duncans response and feel - its more in the hands than in the ear (if that makes sense)
I like models from both companies. I prefer the Duncans response and feel - its more in the hands than in the ear (if that makes sense)
Robbiedbee
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Re: dimarzio vs duncan
Duncan!
On the whole, I find Duncans to be clearer than DiMarzios. I haven't tried too many DiMarzios, and I've only ever liked one (Super Distortion), but Duncans all light my candle more or less. I shy away from the higher output ones, but the Duncans I have tried all appeal to me pretty well.
Duncan!
On the whole, I find Duncans to be clearer than DiMarzios. I haven't tried too many DiMarzios, and I've only ever liked one (Super Distortion), but Duncans all light my candle more or less. I shy away from the higher output ones, but the Duncans I have tried all appeal to me pretty well.
Philcguitars
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Re: dimarzio vs duncan
I've been listening alot recently in search of new tone, being an EMG guy on my strats. Yes I'm a Pink Floyd Fan, and simply could not find that DG tone anywhere else. Anyway Di'Marzios are just to hard to get hold of in the UK, let alone HEAR, befor you buy.
I'm sold on EMG, and growing into an SD fan too, if I want custom, I have the guy who builds Status Quo's pickups as my custom guy. He's already done me proud on my doubleneck.
I've been listening alot recently in search of new tone, being an EMG guy on my strats. Yes I'm a Pink Floyd Fan, and simply could not find that DG tone anywhere else. Anyway Di'Marzios are just to hard to get hold of in the UK, let alone HEAR, befor you buy.
I'm sold on EMG, and growing into an SD fan too, if I want custom, I have the guy who builds Status Quo's pickups as my custom guy. He's already done me proud on my doubleneck.
MikeS
Bengalsologist
Re: dimarzio vs duncan
Both companies make great after market pickups. Based on my limited Dimarzio experience, I'd say Duncan does the vintage and vintage flavored pickups better, while Dimarzio seems to excel at producing pickups with a more modern edge.
That said, I prefer Duncans because I am more familiar with their line. I'm also not a fan of a few trademarks that Dimarzio seems to think they are entitled to.
Both companies make great after market pickups. Based on my limited Dimarzio experience, I'd say Duncan does the vintage and vintage flavored pickups better, while Dimarzio seems to excel at producing pickups with a more modern edge.
That said, I prefer Duncans because I am more familiar with their line. I'm also not a fan of a few trademarks that Dimarzio seems to think they are entitled to.
Re: dimarzio vs duncan
It's all very, very subjective. To me, the only way you could even begin to make somewhat of a fair comparison (to find out what suits you best) would be to take a DiMarzio and a Duncan that are of fairly equal caliber, like for example, a PAF and a '59 model and take it from there. You'd have to try them out one at a time in the same guitar to see what the differances are.
But I like the products from both companies. Got a Custom Custom in my LP and Tone Zone T with a Virtual Vintage 2 Strat neck model in my Tele. Love them all, too!
It's all very, very subjective. To me, the only way you could even begin to make somewhat of a fair comparison (to find out what suits you best) would be to take a DiMarzio and a Duncan that are of fairly equal caliber, like for example, a PAF and a '59 model and take it from there. You'd have to try them out one at a time in the same guitar to see what the differances are.
But I like the products from both companies. Got a Custom Custom in my LP and Tone Zone T with a Virtual Vintage 2 Strat neck model in my Tele. Love them all, too!
Re: dimarzio vs duncan
Well considering the only dimarzio I ever bought was a brand new custom shop order and it had a dead coil, I'm a bit turned off by them.
Maybe some time in the future I'll give them a try again but I have a bit of a bad taste left in my mouth. The double whammy, drop sonic, and super 3 all interest me.
I've never had a trouble finding a good tone from a duncan. You always know a duncan will sound good, reguardless if it's the exact sound you're looking for or not. My screamin demon and invader are 2 excellent pickups that can easily play just about any style, at least with my amps.
Well considering the only dimarzio I ever bought was a brand new custom shop order and it had a dead coil, I'm a bit turned off by them.
Maybe some time in the future I'll give them a try again but I have a bit of a bad taste left in my mouth. The double whammy, drop sonic, and super 3 all interest me.
I've never had a trouble finding a good tone from a duncan. You always know a duncan will sound good, reguardless if it's the exact sound you're looking for or not. My screamin demon and invader are 2 excellent pickups that can easily play just about any style, at least with my amps.
Philcguitars
New member
Re: dimarzio vs duncan
Ok,
I'm about to upset a load of Floyd fans, so I'm taking my comment to a different part of the Forum!
Ok,
I'm about to upset a load of Floyd fans, so I'm taking my comment to a different part of the Forum!
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