distortion vs custom
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Re: distortion vs custom
I would stay with the DD.
http://www.basslines.com/website/tonechart.shtml#hum
I would stay with the DD.
http://www.basslines.com/website/tonechart.shtml#hum
Stevo
Tonus Maximus Pacificas
Re: distortion vs custom
The DD compresses a bit more. That compression actually makes it smoother under distortion. The Custom has more punch in the low end, and more "bite" in the high end.
The clean tone on the Custom seems a little more pure and warm. The clean tone on the DD is actually not bad, but I like the Custom a little more for that.
The DD has slightly more string pull.
I had a Custom magnet in a DD for a while - both have ceramic magnets, but the DD magnet is larger, with more string-pull. I liked the tone, but it lacked that character that the DD originally had.
I am partial to the DD (at this time
) but the custom definitely has it's place, depending on your style.
The DD compresses a bit more. That compression actually makes it smoother under distortion. The Custom has more punch in the low end, and more "bite" in the high end.
The clean tone on the Custom seems a little more pure and warm. The clean tone on the DD is actually not bad, but I like the Custom a little more for that.
The DD has slightly more string pull.
I had a Custom magnet in a DD for a while - both have ceramic magnets, but the DD magnet is larger, with more string-pull. I liked the tone, but it lacked that character that the DD originally had.
I am partial to the DD (at this time
) but the custom definitely has it's place, depending on your style.
JammerMatt
New member
Re: distortion vs custom
You sure know how to throw a match into a dry pile of leaves, don't you boy!!
I'll second Stevo.
You sure know how to throw a match into a dry pile of leaves, don't you boy!!
I'll second Stevo.
RiffGuy
New member
Re: distortion vs custom
I've used both pickups, and to me the Custom is brighter. The Distortion has a hot-sounding treble bite, but is slightly darker sounding. Like the company describes it, the Custom is like a really loud and hot PAF type sound, where the Distortion is more compressed and crunchy. Both can do chugging riffs pretty well, but I think the Distortion is better suited for it.
And, yeah, the Custom has better cleans (to me), but the Distortion's cleans are still useable.
windsen said:
I've used both pickups, and to me the Custom is brighter. The Distortion has a hot-sounding treble bite, but is slightly darker sounding. Like the company describes it, the Custom is like a really loud and hot PAF type sound, where the Distortion is more compressed and crunchy. Both can do chugging riffs pretty well, but I think the Distortion is better suited for it.
And, yeah, the Custom has better cleans (to me), but the Distortion's cleans are still useable.
SABOTAGE
New member
Re: distortion vs custom
both are great pups but the DD has the edge over the custom for chugga chugga.
the DD has more growl as well.
I like the custom for the more pafish type tones,like a hot ac/dc or michael schenker tones.
the custom is a very good pup though and i feel that you and only you can be the final judge to which is best for you? for me when it comes to chuga metal stuff the DD remains supreme :dance:
gianniboy said:
both are great pups but the DD has the edge over the custom for chugga chugga.
the DD has more growl as well.
I like the custom for the more pafish type tones,like a hot ac/dc or michael schenker tones.
the custom is a very good pup though and i feel that you and only you can be the final judge to which is best for you? for me when it comes to chuga metal stuff the DD remains supreme :dance:
Guitar Toad
Toadily Stratologist
Re: distortion vs custom
What about Old ZZtop Billy gibbons Stuff? Tush La Grange? What's the better pup for that sound?
What about Old ZZtop Billy gibbons Stuff? Tush La Grange? What's the better pup for that sound?
