Parallel axis vs Standard Trem

[rspst14]

Re: Parallel axis vs Standard Trem

I believe Jeremy said he had the custom shop rewind a Dimarzio pickup once. I don't think it matters what kind of pickup, but I think you might pay a little more if you wanted the components replaced with Duncan parts, something like a different magnet or baseplate. A simple rewind is only $75 if you're not changing anything.

Ryan

 

[Fusion1]

Re: Parallel axis vs Standard Trem

Does a rewind give you the tone of that said pickup or more like 90% there? Who has done this on this forum so we can pick their brain.

 

[Fritz6]

Re: Parallel axis vs Standard Trem

Does a rewind give you the tone of that said pickup or more like 90% there? Who has done this on this forum so we can pick their brain.

I'd like to know the tone difference (if any) between a Blues rewind with dual adj poles & gibson spacing, and the production model.

Maybe Evan knows?

 

[Evan Skopp]

Re: Parallel axis vs Standard Trem

Maybe Evan knows?

I know a lot about pickups, but I don't know the answer to that question: sorry.

And Seymour has wound identical Trembuckers, with and without the Parallel Axis design. He says that the Parallel Axis design has two advantages: (a) the string vibrates freer; (b) there's more flex field coverage on the two E-strings.

I'd suggest reading the patent. It goes into a lot of detail on this design.

Take care,

- Evan

 

[Farkus]

Re: Parallel axis vs Standard Trem

Now, can they wind me a Parallel axis to JB specs?

 

[Fritz6]

Re: Parallel axis vs Standard Trem

Here's a clip of Blues playing "So this is love" by VH. Don't know if its the PATB-3, but it sure sounds great to me!:

http://www.classicvanhalen.com/cgi-..._-_2000&image=So_This_is_Love.mp3&img=&tt=mp3

 

[St-Jimmy]

Re: Parallel axis vs Standard Trem

Would the PA-TB2 shine for leads and two hand tapping, or is more suited for palm muted chords? I play with a lot of hammer-ons, pull offs, tapping, etc. I hear that its a pretty dark pickup, and I want a pickup that'll be a good balance of both. I play more of a helloween, megadeth (rust in peace) type style. I'm currently using a TB6 on a crappy Dean guitar with a floyd rose, and I like it a lot better than the JB because of the harmonics and punchier bass, but I'm looking for it to be just a little darker (a little too much ice pickiness). Would the PA-TB2 be worth a shot or should I look elsewhere? The guitar I plan to put this in is an ESP LTD M-200FM (agathis body, maple neck). Also, with the 21.3k, sounds like it'll be the closest to an active pickup without being active... thanks!

 

[Zerberus]

Re: Parallel axis vs Standard Trem

So how is the Parallel Axis Duncan Distortion compared to the Trembucker DD???

The PATB-2 is a bit darker and warmer.

Yeah does SD rewind only SD buckers or can you throw them a Dimarzio Super Distortion and have them wire it to be a Duncan Distortion? Seems like you'd need to start with a Duncan first as all the material are different and will affect the tone, vrom the brass baseplate to the different quality magnet and spacer and poles. etc.

They´ll rewind just about anything.

Does a rewind give you the tone of that said pickup or more like 90% there? Who has done this on this forum so we can pick their brain.

A Rewind gives you the coil, no more , no less.

The "correct" magnets are either something to pay extra for or live with being off-spec, and will influence the tone quite a bit.

Now, can they wind me a Parallel axis to JB specs?

Yes, but not necessarily to JB tone (there´s that pesky magnet again:laugh2

 

[Artie]

Re: Parallel axis vs Standard Trem

The patented Parallel Axis design is Seymour's idea of how a humbucker should be designed.

Cool info. I don't think I've ever seen that stated before. The bad news is . . . now I want one even more. :yell: