NOT DUNCAN...NOT DiMARZIO....then what?

[JeffB]

Re: NOT DUNCAN...NOT DiMARZIO....then what?

I said screw it, I've already got the double creme SuperD laying around, might as well give it a go. Just ordered up a black & creme DiMarzio PAF for the neck. If they don't work out, it' money I've already spent on the SuperD, minimal expenditure on the PAF, and I'll be able to make a better decision down the road for higher dollar pups based on having the two extremes in the guitar (i.e. low output 59 in bridge vs. HO SuperD)

And Rid should be happy....ordered myself a PlexiTone too

yeesh.....I may just have to go buy my first KISS or Cheap Trick album....

 

[ErikH]

Re: NOT DUNCAN...NOT DiMARZIO....then what?

And I recommend the first KISS album along with Destroyer, Love Gun, Hotter than Hell, Dressed to Kill, Alive is a must have....lol. Cheap Trick??? Live at Budakon, Dream Police....lol.

I am so damn jealous that you're getting a PlexiTone I could throw up. :gurmpy:
Dammit it sucks not being able to get this stuff.

 

[theodie]

Re: NOT DUNCAN...NOT DiMARZIO....then what?

I'd look at the Bill Lawrence L500-R and L500-L. The L is a little hotter than the R. In fact, call Becky and see what she recommends. Double cream L500's would look KILLER in that guitar. :fing2:

WORD!!!!! Anything else is just guitar pickup masterbation!!!!:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:

 

[Zhangliqun]

Re: NOT DUNCAN...NOT DiMARZIO....then what?

Jon Moore's site is www.tonefordays.com.

 

[Akrin]

Re: NOT DUNCAN...NOT DiMARZIO....then what?

Try GFS pickups on ebay. I have had good luck with them and theyre very cheap.

+1

The GFS Fat PAF I have is a great pup.

 

[JeffB]

Re: NOT DUNCAN...NOT DiMARZIO....then what?

And I recommend the first KISS album along with Destroyer, Love Gun, Hotter than Hell, Dressed to Kill, Alive is a must have....lol. Cheap Trick??? Live at Budakon, Dream Police....lol.

My brother used to be a DJ and he had one KISS album....Rock & Roll Over, maybe? I think Calling Dr. Love is on it ? (thats about the only KISS song I like...of those I've heard anyway)

I am so damn jealous that you're getting a PlexiTone I could throw up. :gurmpy:
Dammit it sucks not being able to get this stuff.

Well, I hope everything does what I need it (and not necc want) to. Meaning the pups and pedal. Once I get that sorted I'm set...no more major purchases other than a mic,maybe... and then can start selling off everything else.

 

[JeffB]

Re: NOT DUNCAN...NOT DiMARZIO....then what?

Jon Moore's site is www.tonefordays.com.

thank You for the link! Iffins the DiMarzios no worky, I'll def look into those!

 

[ErikH]

Re: NOT DUNCAN...NOT DiMARZIO....then what?

My brother used to be a DJ and he had one KISS album....Rock & Roll Over, maybe? I think Calling Dr. Love is on it ? (thats about the only KISS song I like...of those I've heard anyway)

Yup, that's Rock & Roll Over. Another great album. For a while there they averaged 2 album releases per year. One in spring and one in fall.

Well, I hope everything does what I need it (and not necc want) to. Meaning the pups and pedal. Once I get that sorted I'm set...no more major purchases other than a mic,maybe... and then can start selling off everything else.

I hope for sake it does too. You must share the tones, bro. I gotta here that PlexiTone with that Hamer. Make a few clips with the 59's and it just for the heck of it. I wanna hear that.

 

[ErikH]

Re: NOT DUNCAN...NOT DiMARZIO....then what?

WORD!!!!! Anything else is just guitar pickup masterbation!!!!:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:

You need to talk to the mrs. about this masterbation thing.....:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:

 

[JeffB]

Re: NOT DUNCAN...NOT DiMARZIO....then what?

You need to talk to the mrs. about this masterbation thing.....:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:

at least to get y'all to learn how to spell it :jester:

 

[JeffB]

Re: NOT DUNCAN...NOT DiMARZIO....then what?

I hope for sake it does too. You must share the tones, bro. I gotta here that PlexiTone with that Hamer. Make a few clips with the 59's and it just for the heck of it. I wanna hear that.

will do...stuff should be here friday or monday...I'll throw a few clips together before I get the pups swapped....

 

[ErikH]

Re: NOT DUNCAN...NOT DiMARZIO....then what?

at least to get y'all to learn how to spell it :jester:

LMFAO!!!! Eh, whatever....:laugh2: Close enough. :laugh2:

 

[Mr 9finger]

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Whoa here fellas! I'm seeing Bill thrown around in this thread quite a bit. I admit. I'm one of the biggest Bill Lawrence fanboys on this forum, but I would NOT recommend Bills pickups for what Jeff says he's looking for.

You won't find a Bill Lawrence that even is remotely close to an overwound PAF style pickup. In fact, Bill has told me himself he doesn't care much for PAF style pickups and refuses to make one.

I can't personally give a recomendation on pickups, I'm not much of a PAF style fan myself. I do here that WCRs are quite nice, but pricey. I've heard great stuff about the GFS stuff on Ebay.

Sorry, I'm not much help, but I don't think going Bill Lawrences will quite give you what you are looking for and after that wait, you might be dissappointed.

 

[ErikH]

Re: NOT DUNCAN...NOT DiMARZIO....then what?

Good points, Brent. All I know is I love the dang things. I've really only played the L500-XL and the 280/290 single coils. As cool and awesome sounding as the XL is, it's too hot for my taste. I recommended them because they are so even sounding and will let the guitar sound as it is without any coloration.

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: NOT DUNCAN...NOT DiMARZIO....then what?

Whoa here fellas! I'm seeing Bill thrown around in this thread quite a bit. I admit. I'm one of the biggest Bill Lawrence fanboys on this forum, but I would NOT recommend Bills pickups for what Jeff says he's looking for.
You won't find a Bill Lawrence that even is remotely close to an overwound PAF style pickup. In fact, Bill has told me himself he doesn't care much for PAF style pickups and refuses to make one.
I can't personally give a recomendation on pickups, I'm not much of a PAF style fan myself. I do here that WCRs are quite nice, but pricey. I've heard great stuff about the GFS stuff on Ebay.
Sorry, I'm not much help, but I don't think going Bill Lawrences will quite give you what you are looking for and after that wait, you might be dissappointed.

Im glad somebody else said that...BL's ar about the LAST thing I would have thought about when looking for ANYTHING even CLOSE to a PAF!

Jeff...I know you ordered up a DiMarzio PAF to try out with the Super D but FWIW...if I were looking for a slightly hotter/modern PAF pickup set and was NOT gonna get Duncans I would go Rio Grande...Texas/BBQ.

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: NOT DUNCAN...NOT DiMARZIO....then what?

All the best man.
Hope that will find a good one for your guitar
Hope that you will enjoy my little pedal
Niels

 

[JeffB]

Re: NOT DUNCAN...NOT DiMARZIO....then what?

Thanks folks for the Lawrence info....

Christian....I came *this* close to ordering the Rio's yesterday as I found them for under $100 each in nickel covers...But I just felt I should try the SuperD I've got laying around. I know it's NOT a hot PAF style, but it does do crunchy tones I've always been a fan of (i.e. Adrian Smith and Ace..even though not a fan of KISS, always liked the guys tone).

If it doesn't work out, it doesn't work out. I plan on keeping this guitar for a long long time, so I can experiment a bit 'til I find what I want/like

 

[RockStarNick]

Re: NOT DUNCAN...NOT DiMARZIO....then what?

I can almost guarantee you that if you played a Duncan SH5 custom, blindfolded, and someone told you it was Alnico, you'd love it. It sounds like exactly what you're looking for.

 

[JeffB]

Re: NOT DUNCAN...NOT DiMARZIO....then what?

I can almost guarantee you that if you played a Duncan SH5 custom, blindfolded, and someone told you it was Alnico, you'd love it. It sounds like exactly what you're looking for.

I've had a few of them actually. To my ears it's def ceramic..it's got a little of that compression/squish, and it *may* be a bit too bright/toppy for this guitar...if it was ALL mahogany or a darker soudning Paula, then def would try ....we'll see what happens with the SuperD...

 

[gOgIver]

Re: NOT DUNCAN...NOT DiMARZIO....then what?

Sorry if this was covered but are '59's in there now what came stock?