Introducing from the Custom Shop: The George Lynch Hunter

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Specifically designed to George’s exacting specs for a powerful and dynamic response, providing the harmonics, dimension, and firepower that George’s style demands.

The only thing that could ever overshadow George Lynch’s incredible technique is his amazing sense of guitar tone. George has gotten so many great tones over the years (and has used such an eclectic collection of gear) that chasing after his tonal recipe can seem mysterious and daunting. But despite that vast array of sounds, which go from pristine cleans to fire-breathing leads, when we talk about the classic “Lynch Tone,” we’re generally talking about one thing: a huge, mean rock tone, with full lows, a ferocious top end, and a complexity that is alive with harmonics. If you had to choose one pickup to capture that signature sound, you should do what George does: Go with the George Lynch Hunter pickup. With its high output, ceramic magnets, and custom wind, the Hunter brings all the muscle for power chords and easy access to harmonic squeals, while remaining transparent enough for the “not quite clean but not exactly dirty” tones that he is so great at.

The Hunter comes with the Lynch Tone seal of approval. It’s not easy to play like George, but it just got easier to nail his sound.

DC Resistance: 15.41k
 
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What's the word on prices?
 
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Looking forward to hearing this pickup on one of his albums.

Has there been anything released so far?
 
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I talked to George Lynch's guitar tech Gerard Gananden and he said that actually This is the re-named "Dokkenbucker, Does Riley know of any information about this pickup? And why did you change the name?
 
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I talked to George Lynch's guitar tech Gerard Gananden and he said that actually This is the re-named "Dokkenbucker, Does Riley know of any information about this pickup? And why did you change the name?

Not true, Dokkenbucker has a DCR of 16.6k, this has a DCR of 15.4k. The most we can know thus far is that this pickup is not a Dokkenbucker.
 
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I am sure Riley will come in here answering questions once he recovers from a busy NAMM weekend.
 
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Not true, Dokkenbucker has a DCR of 16.6k, this has a DCR of 15.4k. The most we can know thus far is that this pickup is not a Dokkenbucker.

I have two dokkenbuckers and they measure 15.9 dc and 16.4 dc. the resistances of the sensors can have changes this is very common
 
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Ordered, as promised! :)

I wonder, why do some pickups go to the custom shop and some into mass production? Is it merely a question of demand, or are there reasons related to the actual production that warrants a custom shop item in these cases?
 
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This seems to sound like an '80's DD. I have the one I bought in '88 and will never part with it, even if my own tastes have changed. I don't know what's different about it, but that pickup is smoother than newer DD's I've used, which have been noticeably more grainy through my gear and ceramic really doesn't age, so... if this really does come across in tone and feel like an '80's DD, I'll definitely give it a spin.

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I have two dokkenbuckers and they measure 15.9 dc and 16.4 dc. the resistances of the sensors can have changes this is very common

Another thing to consider is that Custom Shop pickups don't have to match the advertised resistance, that's why they are custom. MJ will no doubt wind the same pickup differently if you tell her it's going to be in a dark Les Paul than if you tell her it's going in a bright Strat.
 
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Something to start the six-odd week waiting process with:

 
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Damn with all those brand new pickups out there I'll need a new guitar to load with...
 
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Not true, Dokkenbucker has a DCR of 16.6k, this has a DCR of 15.4k. The most we can know thus far is that this pickup is not a Dokkenbucker.

I trust Gerard's words because after all he is the guy behind George's gear
 
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I was at NAMM and spoke to MJ regarding THE HUNTER pickup. She was a little cryptic. She said if you liked George's tone in Dokken you will love this pickup. I asked her if it was similar to a Duncan Distortion. She replied that the Hunter is wound with different wire than a DD and is not as hot, but still has a ceramic magnet. It was very busy at the Duncan booth and a lot of people were vying for her attention so I left it at that. Bottom line The Hunter is alot closer to a DD than a Screamin Demon. I for one want to try it. Hope this answers some questions.
 
Introducing from the Custom Shop: The George Lynch Hunter

Ordered, as promised! [emoji4]

I wonder, why do some pickups go to the custom shop and some into mass production? Is it merely a question of demand, or are there reasons related to the actual production that warrants a custom shop item in these cases?

In this case I would guess that the reasoning is more like “expected demand.” The custom shop does TONS of stuff, but I’d be willing to bet that a lot of the stuff they put out have similarities based on customer requests. If enough people are asking for similar enough pickups it probably works as an indicator that if they put something out there in mass production it would sell well as a normal line item.

Oh yeah, and be sure to let us know what you think when you get ‘em! [emoji1303]
 
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I will! It will take a while, since I'm finishing my degree at the moment, but I'll have a shredout between this, an 80s RB and an RTM in a Kramer Baretta going into an ADA MP-1 (and a Crate Vintage Club) this summer. That should, at least, do it with regards to authenticity!
 
Re: Introducing from the Custom Shop: The George Lynch Hunter

I was at NAMM and spoke to MJ regarding THE HUNTER pickup. She was a little cryptic. She said if you liked George's tone in Dokken you will love this pickup. I asked her if it was similar to a Duncan Distortion. She replied that the Hunter is wound with different wire than a DD and is not as hot, but still has a ceramic magnet. It was very busy at the Duncan booth and a lot of people were vying for her attention so I left it at that. Bottom line The Hunter is alot closer to a DD than a Screamin Demon. I for one want to try it. Hope this answers some questions.

this is very interesting, so the 44awg polysol wire is not used as DD would you like to know what type of wire?
 
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I was at NAMM and spoke to MJ regarding THE HUNTER pickup. She was a little cryptic. She said if you liked George's tone in Dokken you will love this pickup. I asked her if it was similar to a Duncan Distortion. She replied that the Hunter is wound with different wire than a DD and is not as hot, but still has a ceramic magnet. It was very busy at the Duncan booth and a lot of people were vying for her attention so I left it at that. Bottom line The Hunter is alot closer to a DD than a Screamin Demon. I for one want to try it. Hope this answers some questions.

Which tone? Breaking The Chains? Tooth and Nail? Under Lock and Key? BftA? They're all pretty different from one another, the first and last being the closest, even if not exact.
 
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