magnet swap on a Screamin Demon
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treyhaislip
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Re: magnet swap on a Screamin Demon
Ha! This is an old thread! I am working on a project right now that I plan to swap the magnet in the Screamin Demon for Ceramic...I will finish the guitar first without the magnet swap and then try it later to see the differences.
Ha! This is an old thread! I am working on a project right now that I plan to swap the magnet in the Screamin Demon for Ceramic...I will finish the guitar first without the magnet swap and then try it later to see the differences.
VHTJay
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Re: magnet swap on a Screamin Demon
The demon with a ceramic is one of my alltime favourite magnet swaps. Right with a custom 8, which is pretty well liked. If you are curious as to the tone: output gets a good bump (which I think is good), the mids get bigger and it gets even tighter, but still doesn't feel brittle or hard underneath the fingers. The demon8 is also cool...just a little "fatter" sounding, with warmer highs and slightly looser (but still tight!) Lows.and
The demon with a ceramic is one of my alltime favourite magnet swaps. Right with a custom 8, which is pretty well liked. If you are curious as to the tone: output gets a good bump (which I think is good), the mids get bigger and it gets even tighter, but still doesn't feel brittle or hard underneath the fingers. The demon8 is also cool...just a little "fatter" sounding, with warmer highs and slightly looser (but still tight!) Lows.and
treyhaislip
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Re: magnet swap on a Screamin Demon
Thanks for the tone info! I'm having it paired with a Dinebucker so I was hoping for a bump in output. My favorite pickups use Alnico V and Ceramic magnets--so I thought the switch would be one I should give a try to bump the output up in the neck to try and get closer to the Dimebucker since past experience shows I like how Ceramic sounds (not that I'm guaranteed to like it in the SH-12, just that I've had great experiences with Ceramic.) Thanks again!
Thanks for the tone info! I'm having it paired with a Dinebucker so I was hoping for a bump in output. My favorite pickups use Alnico V and Ceramic magnets--so I thought the switch would be one I should give a try to bump the output up in the neck to try and get closer to the Dimebucker since past experience shows I like how Ceramic sounds (not that I'm guaranteed to like it in the SH-12, just that I've had great experiences with Ceramic.) Thanks again!
VHTJay
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Re: magnet swap on a Screamin Demon
I think with a Dimebucker you would want the ceramic to sure. That is gonna give you the best balance for sure! That actually sounds like a killer rock/metal combo. Post your results when you get a chance to try it!
I think with a Dimebucker you would want the ceramic to sure. That is gonna give you the best balance for sure! That actually sounds like a killer rock/metal combo. Post your results when you get a chance to try it!
chadd
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Re: magnet swap on a Screamin Demon
I found the highs to be much more harsh with the 8, not what I would describe as "warm" at all.
VHTJay
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Re: magnet swap on a Screamin Demon
Really? I have never put an alnico 8 magnet in anything and had the tone come out harsh. What kind of guitar was it in?
Really? I have never put an alnico 8 magnet in anything and had the tone come out harsh. What kind of guitar was it in?
treyhaislip
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Re: magnet swap on a Screamin Demon
Thanks! I have two projects open which is slowing both down...but my plan is to lay a track of the guitar before and after the magnet swap. Will be a little while but definitely will be done!
Thanks! I have two projects open which is slowing both down...but my plan is to lay a track of the guitar before and after the magnet swap. Will be a little while but definitely will be done!
treyhaislip
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Re: magnet swap on a Screamin Demon
So I got the Demon and Dimebucker together in the same guitar--love the combo! (1 Piece Walnut body, Mahogany neck with Rosewood board and Gibson scale)
The Dimebucker is a little dark in the neck position and the output is considerably less. I want to lay down a track before replacing the magnet but I wanted some input.
I have three Ceramic magnets and an Alnico 9...I'm tempted to try the 9 because of its characteristics; however, I almost wonder if it would be too shrill... So should I just stick with the Ceramic swap or does it make since being dark to put in the Alnico 9? My thought is that both will boost the output and brighten up the tone...
Anywho, it's an incredible combo--very very VERY articulate combo! Oh and if you love harmonics you will love this combo
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So I got the Demon and Dimebucker together in the same guitar--love the combo! (1 Piece Walnut body, Mahogany neck with Rosewood board and Gibson scale)
The Dimebucker is a little dark in the neck position and the output is considerably less. I want to lay down a track before replacing the magnet but I wanted some input.
I have three Ceramic magnets and an Alnico 9...I'm tempted to try the 9 because of its characteristics; however, I almost wonder if it would be too shrill... So should I just stick with the Ceramic swap or does it make since being dark to put in the Alnico 9? My thought is that both will boost the output and brighten up the tone...
Anywho, it's an incredible combo--very very VERY articulate combo! Oh and if you love harmonics you will love this combo
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HKZSquared
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Re: magnet swap on a Screamin Demon
So that's where my Demon ended up! Love that body! Lol
So I got the Demon and Dimebucker together in the same guitar--love the combo! (1 Piece Walnut body, Mahogany neck with Rosewood board and Gibson scale)
The Dimebucker is a little dark in the neck position and the output is considerably less. I want to lay down a track before replacing the magnet but I wanted some input.
I have three Ceramic magnets and an Alnico 9...I'm tempted to try the 9 because of its characteristics; however, I almost wonder if it would be too shrill... So should I just stick with the Ceramic swap or does it make since being dark to put in the Alnico 9? My thought is that both will boost the output and brighten up the tone...
Anywho, it's an incredible combo--very very VERY articulate combo! Oh and if you love harmonics you will love this combo
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So that's where my Demon ended up! Love that body! Lol
treyhaislip
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Re: magnet swap on a Screamin Demon
Well, I could understand that--sometimes leaving "as is" is the only way to go.
Haha! Yup, there she be! Lol thanks man, this project turned out WAY better than I had hoped...absolutely love the pickup combo.
Well, I could understand that--sometimes leaving "as is" is the only way to go.
Haha! Yup, there she be! Lol thanks man, this project turned out WAY better than I had hoped...absolutely love the pickup combo.
VHTJay
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Re: magnet swap on a Screamin Demon
Trey, that axe is beautiful brotha! I think you should try the ceramic in the demon. It won't make it inherently brighter, but the extra juice you will get means you can lower it down for brightness while still maintaining good balance with the Dimebucker. You can also try an all hex set up with the demon in the neck....it will suck away some of the bass.
Trey, that axe is beautiful brotha! I think you should try the ceramic in the demon. It won't make it inherently brighter, but the extra juice you will get means you can lower it down for brightness while still maintaining good balance with the Dimebucker. You can also try an all hex set up with the demon in the neck....it will suck away some of the bass.
treyhaislip
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Re: magnet swap on a Screamin Demon
Thank you so much! I think Walnut is my new favorite wood grain for an unfinished body with Mahogany coming in at a close second.
I will definitely give the ceramic a try–I want to raise the Dimebucker a tad more than it is right now but had to lower it out to make a good balance in the middle position. And I will try the all hex setup which is awesome because I already have a set of hex screws that can go in this demon. Thanks again for the help!
Thank you so much! I think Walnut is my new favorite wood grain for an unfinished body with Mahogany coming in at a close second.
I will definitely give the ceramic a try–I want to raise the Dimebucker a tad more than it is right now but had to lower it out to make a good balance in the middle position. And I will try the all hex setup which is awesome because I already have a set of hex screws that can go in this demon. Thanks again for the help!
ColeJustesen
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Re: magnet swap on a Screamin Demon
I have a Demon 8 in the bridge of my Yamaha SL-700S (Les Paul copy from the 70s) and it reminds me a of Distortion in ways. The top end is very similar to my ears, but doesn't quite have as big of bass as the Distortion. I also feel that the Demon 8 is a tighter responding pickup than the Distortion. I really dig it! I have read where people will use a 300K volume pot to help reduce the harshness with the Distortion, it makes me wonder if someone used a 300K volume pot with the Demon if it would help round it out some...
I pulled the A5 magnet out of the Demon before I even tried it, so I don't know how the original sounds. I read quite a bit about the Demon in the bridge on this forum and it seems the majority prefer it with the Alnico 8... I could be wrong, but I like the results I am getting. I also really like A8 for the clean tones in the bridge. i usually hate the bridge for clean tones, but the A8 stuff I have used has given me a new appreciation for clean tones in the bridge.
Cole
I have a Demon 8 in the bridge of my Yamaha SL-700S (Les Paul copy from the 70s) and it reminds me a of Distortion in ways. The top end is very similar to my ears, but doesn't quite have as big of bass as the Distortion. I also feel that the Demon 8 is a tighter responding pickup than the Distortion. I really dig it! I have read where people will use a 300K volume pot to help reduce the harshness with the Distortion, it makes me wonder if someone used a 300K volume pot with the Demon if it would help round it out some...
I pulled the A5 magnet out of the Demon before I even tried it, so I don't know how the original sounds. I read quite a bit about the Demon in the bridge on this forum and it seems the majority prefer it with the Alnico 8... I could be wrong, but I like the results I am getting. I also really like A8 for the clean tones in the bridge. i usually hate the bridge for clean tones, but the A8 stuff I have used has given me a new appreciation for clean tones in the bridge.
Cole
treyhaislip
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Re: magnet swap on a Screamin Demon
Well, the Demon un-modded is my favorite pickup in Basswood. In this Walnut body it sounds a tad dark. Granted, I only have a volume knob (500k) and have debated about going with a concentric pot for volume and tone.
This combo (Walnut, Mahogany & Rosewood) turned out really warm and the Dimebucker is perfect for cleans and drive. For me, I love Ceramic Magnets for clean tones–has bite to it without being "distorted"
Well, the Demon un-modded is my favorite pickup in Basswood. In this Walnut body it sounds a tad dark. Granted, I only have a volume knob (500k) and have debated about going with a concentric pot for volume and tone.
This combo (Walnut, Mahogany & Rosewood) turned out really warm and the Dimebucker is perfect for cleans and drive. For me, I love Ceramic Magnets for clean tones–has bite to it without being "distorted"
blueman335
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Re: magnet swap on a Screamin Demon
UOA5's are my favorite bridge magnets. They work well in a lot of PU's.
UOA5's are my favorite bridge magnets. They work well in a lot of PU's.
