Duncan Custom series magnet swaps
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gregory
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Re: Duncan Custom series magnet swaps
From A2 to A5 to ceramic the output gets stronger, the attack increases and the resonant frequency increases.
While highly unpopular in this community, I would be suspicious of any claims of stronger bass relative to the mids. In all likelihood, these will only be anecdotal and qualitative assessments that will not be backed either by solid theory or by measurement.
I'll happily defer to people who are well versed in the science of pickups.
From A2 to A5 to ceramic the output gets stronger, the attack increases and the resonant frequency increases.
While highly unpopular in this community, I would be suspicious of any claims of stronger bass relative to the mids. In all likelihood, these will only be anecdotal and qualitative assessments that will not be backed either by solid theory or by measurement.
I'll happily defer to people who are well versed in the science of pickups.
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gregory
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Re: Duncan Custom series magnet swaps
Nowhere near as much as I ought to be for being as cynical as I am, but I thank you.
I will say that I am in agreement with those who say the character of these pickups change pretty dramatically...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kLfRvjjAwf0
FWIW, I really like all three versions.
Nowhere near as much as I ought to be for being as cynical as I am, but I thank you.
I will say that I am in agreement with those who say the character of these pickups change pretty dramatically...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kLfRvjjAwf0
FWIW, I really like all three versions.
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Chistopher
malapterurus electricus tonewood instigator
Re: Duncan Custom series magnet swaps
You can also put a degaussed A2 magnet to get you as near as makes no difference to an IM1.
You can also put a degaussed A2 magnet to get you as near as makes no difference to an IM1.
Chistopher
malapterurus electricus tonewood instigator
Re: Duncan Custom series magnet swaps
Axesrus has them.
Axesrus has them.
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: Duncan Custom series magnet swaps
Custom 8's are popular here, and there's also a number of fans of Customs with an UOA5, especially if you play blues or classic rock.
Custom 8's are popular here, and there's also a number of fans of Customs with an UOA5, especially if you play blues or classic rock.
Re: Duncan Custom series magnet swaps
Also look at Addiction FX for magnets.
http://stores.ebay.com/Addiction-FX-Guitar-and-Sound
Also look at Addiction FX for magnets.
http://stores.ebay.com/Addiction-FX-Guitar-and-Sound
Magic
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Re: Duncan Custom series magnet swaps
So I got this guitar today, and the SH-11 is not bad actually,but it seems to lack power. So I looked up some vids on the SH-5 and it sounds a little better but still seems to lack the power I want. I would consider the JB but it's a little loose on the low end. So enter the Dave Mustaine thrash factor, which SD says is tighter and a bit scooped. Problem is there are no demos of it so looks like I'm waiting for a bit to see if some samples come up.
So I got this guitar today, and the SH-11 is not bad actually,but it seems to lack power. So I looked up some vids on the SH-5 and it sounds a little better but still seems to lack the power I want. I would consider the JB but it's a little loose on the low end. So enter the Dave Mustaine thrash factor, which SD says is tighter and a bit scooped. Problem is there are no demos of it so looks like I'm waiting for a bit to see if some samples come up.
Re: Duncan Custom series magnet swaps
There should be samples of it available soon. As far as the others lacking power...you mentioned some pretty powerful pickups, so I was wondering why you think some pickups lack power. You can also look at actives, as you can get the EQ you want with all the power you might need.
There should be samples of it available soon. As far as the others lacking power...you mentioned some pretty powerful pickups, so I was wondering why you think some pickups lack power. You can also look at actives, as you can get the EQ you want with all the power you might need.
Magic
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Re: Duncan Custom series magnet swaps
Possibly because I'm used to playing with actives I guess. My other guitar has the EMG 57 66 set, and those absolutely melt faces. I wanted this guitar to remain passive but if I have to get actives I will. But they will be different than the 57 66.
Possibly because I'm used to playing with actives I guess. My other guitar has the EMG 57 66 set, and those absolutely melt faces. I wanted this guitar to remain passive but if I have to get actives I will. But they will be different than the 57 66.