Pickup covers?
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big_black
Opaqueologist
Re: Pickup covers?
I noticed slight differences in a covered vs. non-covered JB. The cover took some of the top end off of the tone, calmed that shrill mid-range spike everyone hates. I like a covered JB more.
I have a covered DD in my Standard and it seems to have mellowed that a bit too. It's still nice and cruchy under gain though.
I noticed slight differences in a covered vs. non-covered JB. The cover took some of the top end off of the tone, calmed that shrill mid-range spike everyone hates. I like a covered JB more.
I have a covered DD in my Standard and it seems to have mellowed that a bit too. It's still nice and cruchy under gain though.
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Quencho092
New member
Re: Pickup covers?
what would happen if you were to ground the pickup cover?
what would happen if you were to ground the pickup cover?
Jeff_H
Dean Hardtail Fanologist
Re: Pickup covers?
I think the biggest difference in tone between covered and non-covered comes from the distance the pickup sits from the strings. You can get the coils of a non-covered pickup closer to the strings than those of a covered pickup. IMO, this accounts for the majority of tonal differences people hear.
Covers MAY cause a slight reduction in highs, but the quality of the nickel covers Duncan uses makes that a very minor consideration.
I think the biggest difference in tone between covered and non-covered comes from the distance the pickup sits from the strings. You can get the coils of a non-covered pickup closer to the strings than those of a covered pickup. IMO, this accounts for the majority of tonal differences people hear.
Covers MAY cause a slight reduction in highs, but the quality of the nickel covers Duncan uses makes that a very minor consideration.
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Pickup covers?
The pickup cover is grounded through the attachment of the baseplate...The cover is soldered at the baseplate...
Quencho092 said:
The pickup cover is grounded through the attachment of the baseplate...The cover is soldered at the baseplate...
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Pickup covers?
I agree with you Jeff and a very valid point also.
Jeff_H said:
I agree with you Jeff and a very valid point also.
big_black
Opaqueologist
Re: Pickup covers?
It's great! I can see (hear) why it's a favorite. The PGn is very crisp for being neck pickup, and I like that. It's very defined and even throughout all the strings, no spikes, no woofing....a very sweet tone. I think it's a good compliment for the DD in a high-gain setup...if you don't mind switching pickups for your cleans.
Dirtyking said:
It's great! I can see (hear) why it's a favorite. The PGn is very crisp for being neck pickup, and I like that. It's very defined and even throughout all the strings, no spikes, no woofing....a very sweet tone. I think it's a good compliment for the DD in a high-gain setup...if you don't mind switching pickups for your cleans.
