Screamin demon bridge with 59s bridge ?
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Re: Screamin demon bridge with 59s bridge ?
Thanks... will the 59 on neck overpower the screamin demon at bridge when switching ? Output be balanced ?
Thanks... will the 59 on neck overpower the screamin demon at bridge when switching ? Output be balanced ?
gregory
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Re: Screamin demon bridge with 59s bridge ?
If the 59N overpowers the Demon??? My experience hasn't shown that to be the case; though I'll touch on the 59N later.
If you want tightness and bite in the upper register for a strong high-gain solo voice: Full Shred. It is the most complementary pickup for the Screamin' Demon that Seymour Duncan has to offer, AFAIC.
If you want a bit of bottom-end, evenness through the mids and highs, and great cleans as well as crunchy rhythm: Jazz.
A 59 is going to have a lot of bass in the neck spot compared to the Demon in the bridge spot; far too much in my opinion. To temper this but still have some 59 character, the Sentient would be a better choice.
Some guys will recommend a Demon in the neck, I think this isn't a good choice for a couple of reasons. One reason is the increased output due to the extra string vibration. The other? Well, let's just say I'm not a fan; and perhaps that's all the more reason to get one.
I've seen the LiquiFire recommended for the neck spot. I love the pickup but feel it is too hot. While the character is definitely not the same as the LiquiFire, I would instead recommend the PAF Joe if you want something a bit hotter than vintage in the neck spot. Ultimately I think the Humbucker From Hell is a best candidate from DiMarzio, if not the best candidate, period.
I'll narrow this down to three choices:
The Humbucker From Hell
Full Shred
Sentient
If the 59N overpowers the Demon??? My experience hasn't shown that to be the case; though I'll touch on the 59N later.
If you want tightness and bite in the upper register for a strong high-gain solo voice: Full Shred. It is the most complementary pickup for the Screamin' Demon that Seymour Duncan has to offer, AFAIC.
If you want a bit of bottom-end, evenness through the mids and highs, and great cleans as well as crunchy rhythm: Jazz.
A 59 is going to have a lot of bass in the neck spot compared to the Demon in the bridge spot; far too much in my opinion. To temper this but still have some 59 character, the Sentient would be a better choice.
Some guys will recommend a Demon in the neck, I think this isn't a good choice for a couple of reasons. One reason is the increased output due to the extra string vibration. The other? Well, let's just say I'm not a fan; and perhaps that's all the more reason to get one.
I've seen the LiquiFire recommended for the neck spot. I love the pickup but feel it is too hot. While the character is definitely not the same as the LiquiFire, I would instead recommend the PAF Joe if you want something a bit hotter than vintage in the neck spot. Ultimately I think the Humbucker From Hell is a best candidate from DiMarzio, if not the best candidate, period.I'll narrow this down to three choices:
The Humbucker From Hell
Full Shred
Sentient
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Silence Kid
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Re: Screamin demon bridge with 59s bridge ?
I have no clue when the Demon became a "fan-favorite," I thought everyone hated it.
I love it though; I don't think it's too bright, but I'm a person accustomed to 1 meg pots and single coils. If you are mostly a single coil user, I think the Demon gives you everything you "want" in a humbucker (more output, more bass, somewhat more compression and mids,) while retaining familiar aspects such as clarity, dynamics, and attack. The 59 to me is a much "rounder" sounding pickup, the Demon more "solid" and less forgiving. It avoids honkiness and looseness vs. a lot of PAF-level pickups.
59n, Jazzn would probably work with it, but I like a single coil neck position with mine. I do want to double-Demon a guitar at some point, and reverse the coil screws on the neck position for a clean look.
I have no clue when the Demon became a "fan-favorite," I thought everyone hated it.
I love it though; I don't think it's too bright, but I'm a person accustomed to 1 meg pots and single coils. If you are mostly a single coil user, I think the Demon gives you everything you "want" in a humbucker (more output, more bass, somewhat more compression and mids,) while retaining familiar aspects such as clarity, dynamics, and attack. The 59 to me is a much "rounder" sounding pickup, the Demon more "solid" and less forgiving. It avoids honkiness and looseness vs. a lot of PAF-level pickups.
59n, Jazzn would probably work with it, but I like a single coil neck position with mine. I do want to double-Demon a guitar at some point, and reverse the coil screws on the neck position for a clean look.
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TVFV
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Re: Screamin demon bridge with 59s bridge ?
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Really? Ever since I've been on here it's been one of most recommend pickups I've seen. JB's on the other hand...
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gregory
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Re: Screamin demon bridge with 59s bridge ?
The Demon will work just fine with that wood combination. The Demon is nothing like a JB. If you want to drop the top end a bit, 250k pots are a fine way to go. I haven't found it to be shrill with 500k pots.
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