Duncan Distortion Vs Duncan Custom

RileyJ1

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Hey Guys im getting ready to make a pickup switch in my Shecter Hellraise (Mahogony body-Rosewood Fretboard). It currently has EMG 81-85-Great for modern metal Not so much for Modern Worship!LOL! The EMGs are to Thin and Muddy! Im looking for the perfect set of Humbuckers to give me Warmth-Brightness and Clarity- I want to beable to play Leads That Cut right thru like the EMGs but beable to have A perfect bright -clear yet warm rythym tone(Something that sounds great playing Big open Chords that are Mildly Dirty in the 2nd position) and Great cleans on the Neck- My style is Modern edge - with Ambience - Rock Solos - I tried the Jbs and jazz - Definately in the right direction but want something a little brighter and cleaner but still on the hot side. Definately considering PG for the neck- What is your guys take Between the DD and Duncan Custom for Bridge?
 
Re: Duncan Distortion Vs Duncan Custom

If the JB was in the "right direction" but you want your "leads to cut right through like the EMG's" , the DD will do it easily .
I have a custom made mahogany double humbucker tele and the DD saved that guitar , even outperformed the JB antiquity i had in it .
Solo's cut like a knife and chords remained nice and tight without any muddiness .
I use the DD/59 setup in that guitar and could'nt be happier .
 
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Re: Duncan Distortion Vs Duncan Custom

I use a DD/59 combo in most of my guitars (mahogany necks and bodies rosewood boards) and it's a very versatile setup. If you'd like to stay active but have a better pickup combo, the EMG 57/66 is great. I use it in my 7 string for everything from metal to modern low tuned alt rock.


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