SweetClyde99
Active member
Sounds like you need to make yourself a Full Shred/59 hybrid.
FullShred’s younger cousins ??
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Dr.Mavashi
neonderthalotonalogist
But that’s kind of like Custom like others are saying, no? I really want S-Deco/FS clone but that’s impossible ….
Masta' C
Well-known member
Will the Custom Shop make it?
Dr.Mavashi
neonderthalotonalogist
Yeah it’s for my bustard V build - I want it to have a bit of that classic v vibe so PAFesqueness has to be there. I have an overwound S-Deco there and it’s gorgeous harmonics but I am missing FullShred’s kick.
Dr.Mavashi
neonderthalotonalogist
Nope, they said it’s not really possible to blend the characteristics.
You could try a Jason Becker Perpetual Burn. I don't know anything about the pickup, but the description might be what you are looking for.
Masta' C
Well-known member
It sounds like you need something medium-hot with a clear tone and nice harmonics.
Custom is still a solid first choice in my book. It was literally designed to be a "P.A.F. on steroids" (Duncan's own words).
I do think you might dig the Thrash Factor, as well. It's sort of a less compressed "JB" with a tighter response.
And, as Top-L said, the Perpetual Burn might be worth a look...the Pegasus is in that ballpark, too.
So, a short list from the SD camp would be...
Custom <-- start here!
Thrash Factor
Perpetual Burn
Pegasus
Or, just stick a ceramic mag in your S-Deco!
Custom is still a solid first choice in my book. It was literally designed to be a "P.A.F. on steroids" (Duncan's own words).
I do think you might dig the Thrash Factor, as well. It's sort of a less compressed "JB" with a tighter response.
And, as Top-L said, the Perpetual Burn might be worth a look...the Pegasus is in that ballpark, too.
So, a short list from the SD camp would be...
Custom <-- start here!
Thrash Factor
Perpetual Burn
Pegasus
Or, just stick a ceramic mag in your S-Deco!
misterwhizzy
Well-known member
Every once in a while, I do a very silly thing and swap the Custom out for something else, but I eventually realize that the Custom is probably the closest to a perfect-for-me pickup as exists and correct my mistake.
Dr.Mavashi Try and swap out the screws with hex poles under the E, A and D strings in a Custom, you might like it.
Mikelamury
New member
It sounds like you need something medium-hot with a clear tone and nice harmonics.
Custom is still a solid first choice in my book. It was literally designed to be a "P.A.F. on steroids" (Duncan's own words).
I do think you might dig the Thrash Factor, as well. It's sort of a less compressed "JB" with a tighter response.
And, as Top-L said, the Perpetual Burn might be worth a look...the Pegasus is in that ballpark, too.
So, a short list from the SD camp would be...
Custom <-- start here!
Thrash Factor
Perpetual Burn
Pegasus
Or, just stick a ceramic mag in your S-Deco!
I tried the thrash factor and I'll agree with you on tighter but to my ears it sounded more compressed than the JB. That's really what made me change it was too compressed to my taste. I'm not claiming to have perfect hearing by any means. Just wondering what amp you were using with it? Any pedals?
I'm not arguing about what was said, but I dont hear anything PAF-like in the Custom. I mean, its not a single coil, and its not a Super Distortion. It uses a hot ceramic magnet. Maybe its closer to the Distortion?
Same thing with the PAF Pro. Its trebly and sharp. PAF is fat and open. At least it is Alnico5 magnet so the argument could be made.
Then my 57/66 EMG set was advertized as PAF inspired. That is complete BS. I mean, maybe a PAF with triple the output.
I don't know where they come up with this stuff.
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Dr.Mavashi
neonderthalotonalogist
if get custom and don’t like I will try it before going back to fullshred
Dr.Mavashi
neonderthalotonalogist
It’s between Custom and Perpetual Burn for sure …. With Custom I hear that PAFy openness but as crazy as it sounds with Perpetual I hear Schenker brothers play …. Ceramic into S-Deco? A6 or A8 ? Will it be closer to custom or perpetual ?It sounds like you need something medium-hot with a clear tone and nice harmonics.
Custom is still a solid first choice in my book. It was literally designed to be a "P.A.F. on steroids" (Duncan's own words).
I do think you might dig the Thrash Factor, as well. It's sort of a less compressed "JB" with a tighter response.
And, as Top-L said, the Perpetual Burn might be worth a look...the Pegasus is in that ballpark, too.
So, a short list from the SD camp would be...
Custom <-- start here!
Thrash Factor
Perpetual Burn
Pegasus
Or, just stick a ceramic mag in your S-Deco!
Masta' C
Well-known member
If you want more punch and attitude, go with the Custom
If you want a smoother tone and don't mind something with a little less output than your Full Shred, go with the Perpetual Burn
If you mag-swap the S-deco, start with a simple Ceramic and then see if there's still something you want to change about it.
If you want a smoother tone and don't mind something with a little less output than your Full Shred, go with the Perpetual Burn
If you mag-swap the S-deco, start with a simple Ceramic and then see if there's still something you want to change about it.
misterwhizzy
Well-known member
I think it's been two weeks now since I swapped from the 59 bridge back to the Custom in my Les Paul, and the Custom sounds very much like the 59, just bigger and more powerful. I think the PAF-on-steroids description after hearing them literally one after the other in the same guitar is right on target.
Dr.Mavashi
neonderthalotonalogist
Ordered Custom. Not sure whether to put A6/A8 in S-Deco and see if it will be a hotter S-Deco or just trade it away here .....
Demanic
PenultimateTone Member
An S-Deco?
Have you tried it in another guitar?
A8 would definitely make it hotter. But maybe too much bass.
I'd go with single thick ceramic first.
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Rex_Rocker
Well-known member
I've always suspected a ceramic mag in a Full Shred would make it sound meannnnnnnnn.