Duncan Distortion in semi hollow guitar?

crguti

crguti

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I want a high output pickup in the bridge for playing metal 'stuff', and I would like to continue using my fender semi hollow (all maple). Would I get too much feedback? :eek5:

Has anyone tried a Distortion in the bridge of a semi hollow? How does it sound? :reporter:

Thanks. :wave:
 
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Re: Duncan Distortion in semi hollow guitar?

Keep the volume lower and don't stand right in front of the amp, and you would be fine. However, excessive volume and close proximity will make any semi-hollow start feeding back.
 
Re: Duncan Distortion in semi hollow guitar?

My Hamer Echotone came stock with Duncan Designed HB-103s, which are similar to a Distortion. I pulled them right away because I wanted something vintage-y, but they didn't sound horrible. They were really thick, and surprisingly enough not all that prone to feedback.

I've also heard a Distortion in a real deal 335 and was shocked by how good it sounded at the time. Unfortunately both of these were quite a while ago, so I don't remember a ton of specifics about how they sounded.
 
Re: Duncan Distortion in semi hollow guitar?

I play an Epiphane Dot Studio with a JB in the bridge. Never had a problem.

Never play facing the amp or too close to it though....
 
Re: Duncan Distortion in semi hollow guitar?

I bet Parallel would sound bad@$$ in a semi
 
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