I just flipped a Dimebucker. . . .
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ratherdashing
Kablamminator
Re: I just flipped a Dimebucker. . . .
Exactly - the active coil would now be further from the bridge, giving it a fatter, less trebly tone.
Pierre said:If he had it split before, the split coil is now in a different position and I take it then would sound different. Good call Artie
Exactly - the active coil would now be further from the bridge, giving it a fatter, less trebly tone.
Scott Miller
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Re: I just flipped a Dimebucker. . . .
OR---you had the pickup set way too low, and then when you flipped it, you set it up closer to the strings.
OR---you had the pickup wired incorrectly, and then rewired it properly when you flipped it.
Or---you had you amp set differently the first time you listened.
OR---you had your amp OFF the first time you listened.
OR---you guitar's volume was set differently the first time you listened.
OR---I have had too much caffiene and should just shut up.
Seriously, though---if the pickup is wired properly, there will be NO difference when you flip an SH-13 around. The only way there could be a sonic difference is if something is wrong in the first place. Go back and check your wiring.
OR---you had the pickup set way too low, and then when you flipped it, you set it up closer to the strings.
OR---you had the pickup wired incorrectly, and then rewired it properly when you flipped it.
Or---you had you amp set differently the first time you listened.
OR---you had your amp OFF the first time you listened.
OR---you guitar's volume was set differently the first time you listened.
OR---I have had too much caffiene and should just shut up.
Seriously, though---if the pickup is wired properly, there will be NO difference when you flip an SH-13 around. The only way there could be a sonic difference is if something is wrong in the first place. Go back and check your wiring.
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: I just flipped a Dimebucker. . . .
Scott has spoken!
Scott has spoken!
Evan Skopp
SDUGF Founder
Re: I just flipped a Dimebucker. . . .
Crap. Another myth debunked.
How are us marketing guys supposed to make up stuff when guys like Scott come around and inject the truth into the discussion?
Crap. Another myth debunked.
How are us marketing guys supposed to make up stuff when guys like Scott come around and inject the truth into the discussion?
jimmy
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Re: I just flipped a Dimebucker. . . .
First off, I didn't even touch the wires in the cavity.
Second, I keep my pickup close to the strings; this is not the cause.
Third, I simply reversed - flipped - the pickup around.
Both coils are, in fact, on; I have touched them with a screw driver, as told to do so.
Fourth, my amp(s) had the same settings, and were "on," and I didn't have my dose of Monster Energy drink that night.
I have no idea as to why it sounds different, but it does.
First off, I didn't even touch the wires in the cavity.
Second, I keep my pickup close to the strings; this is not the cause.
Third, I simply reversed - flipped - the pickup around.
Both coils are, in fact, on; I have touched them with a screw driver, as told to do so.
Fourth, my amp(s) had the same settings, and were "on," and I didn't have my dose of Monster Energy drink that night.
I have no idea as to why it sounds different, but it does.
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JB_From_Hell
Jomo's Nimions
Re: I just flipped a Dimebucker. . . .
I'm gonna jump in here in support of Jimmy. I had a Dime in my Kramer Focus, and tried flipping it, and yeah, it did sound thicker "backwards". I did it the same way as him, just unscrewed the bezel, turned it around and stuck it back in. I don't think I even turned the amp off, and it definitely wasn't split.
Technically possible or not, it definitely did sound different.
I'm gonna jump in here in support of Jimmy. I had a Dime in my Kramer Focus, and tried flipping it, and yeah, it did sound thicker "backwards". I did it the same way as him, just unscrewed the bezel, turned it around and stuck it back in. I don't think I even turned the amp off, and it definitely wasn't split.
Technically possible or not, it definitely did sound different.
ericmeyer4
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Re: I just flipped a Dimebucker. . . .
maybe its just voodoo. you want it to sound different so it does. that kind of thing.
maybe its just voodoo. you want it to sound different so it does. that kind of thing.
fab.regnaut
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Re: I just flipped a Dimebucker. . . .
Mismatched (?) coils probably , something not symetric for sure here .
Maybe a blade stronger than the other one ?
Mismatched (?) coils probably , something not symetric for sure here .
Maybe a blade stronger than the other one ?
ericmeyer4
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Re: I just flipped a Dimebucker. . . .
did anyone ever test to see if this is just a voodoo effect?
did anyone ever test to see if this is just a voodoo effect?
Archer_of_Fish
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Re: I just flipped a Dimebucker. . . .
just dont see the mismatched coil thing on a pickup that is (like the dimebucker) designed for high gain freaks.
just dont see the mismatched coil thing on a pickup that is (like the dimebucker) designed for high gain freaks.
ericmeyer4
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Re: I just flipped a Dimebucker. . . .
But you thought there would be a change and there was. And that could just be your mind playing tricks on you. There needs to be an objective test done.
jimmy said:
But you thought there would be a change and there was. And that could just be your mind playing tricks on you. There needs to be an objective test done.
fab.regnaut
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Re: I just flipped a Dimebucker. . . .
Maybe the Dimebucker pierced your eardrums , and now that you are deaf you like the sound better ? :laugh2: :banana: :laugh2: :banana:
Maybe the Dimebucker pierced your eardrums , and now that you are deaf you like the sound better ? :laugh2: :banana: :laugh2: :banana:
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