SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon

[guitarSQUIRELL]

Re: SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon

A lot of stuff, but the bigger thing IMO was it was an SG that was remarkably picky, and I was trying to make it sound like a les paul. It just would not have worked because I didn't understand at that point I was trying to do the impossible. I needed a neck pickup to pair with an el diablo and it seemed like a good option.

You have s point with that. So I'm thinking with it being a maple cap and a mahog body it should be perfect.

 

[Gibson 1964]

Re: SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon

I think it well could be, pending what you want it to do and the rest of your gear. But I in essence was frustrated it couldn't do the impossible.

Also, IMO, an SG is not the easiest guitar to pick a pickup for.

But It isn't as hot a pickup as you would think from the name.

 

[guitarSQUIRELL]

Re: SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon

I think it well could be, pending what you want it to do and the rest of your gear. But I in essence was frustrated it couldn't do the impossible.

Also, IMO, an SG is not the easiest guitar to pick a pickup for.

But It isn't as hot a pickup as you would think from the name.

No it's not. The pickup only has a 10K DC resistance. My JB has a 16K DC resistance. But I think it all depends on what your going through, ie. floor unit, pedals etc. and how hard you attack the strings while playing.

 

[ColeJustesen]

Re: SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon

Just put your alnico 8 in the Demon and you will be in heaven !

I did this and was very pleased! I put it in the bridge of my 70s Yamaha Studio Lord (mahogany body/maple cap, maple neck, ebony fretboard) and it sounds killer. It was a bit bright, but I swapped in a 300K volume pot and I couldn't be happier. The Screamin' Demon 8 has a great crunch, but works really well for clean tones. I can't say that there are many humbuckers that I have tried in the bridge that I actually liked the clean tone; the Screamin' Demon 8 is on a very, very short list! I had mine paired up with an A4 '59 and they matched very well. I do have a feeling that a Jazz would match it better though.

I hope this helps some!

Cole

 

[allbutromeo]

Re: SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon

I think it well could be, pending what you want it to do and the rest of your gear. But I in essence was frustrated it couldn't do the impossible.

Also, IMO, an SG is not the easiest guitar to pick a pickup for.

But It isn't as hot a pickup as you would think from the name.

It all comes down to preferences. My favorite pickup for an SG is the Demon. I had one in a Epiphone G-400 Korina (wish I still had that guitar) and have one in a Gibson SG Special. It has sounded great through a wide variety of amps that I've owned, Randall RG, JCM 900, Peavey 3120, Mesa MkV. It sounded good I'm my LP too, but after a few years I've decided I want a different sound out of that guitar.

 

[Gibson 1964]

Re: SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon

No it's not. The pickup only has a 10K DC resistance. My JB has a 16K DC resistance. But I think it all depends on what your going through, ie. floor unit, pedals etc. and how hard you attack the strings while playing.

Resistance does not equal output. I have hotpickups with relatively low resistance and lower output pickups with a much higher resistance. Resistance will often give you more confusion than guidance if you use it to gauge heat of a pickup. Different wire guages, magnets, style of construction, etc are all factors.

I run through a nice collection of high quality tube amps. I have Soldano, Frenzel, Phaez and Baron that I play through regularly. That isn't counting the old fender and Gibsons that I don't use too often.

 

[Gibson 1964]

Re: SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon

It all comes down to preferences. My favorite pickup for an SG is the Demon. I had one in a Epiphone G-400 Korina (wish I still had that guitar) and have one in a Gibson SG Special. It has sounded great through a wide variety of amps that I've owned, Randall RG, JCM 900, Peavey 3120, Mesa MkV. It sounded good I'm my LP too, but after a few years I've decided I want a different sound out of that guitar.

Well it was a doomed quest because SGs won't sound like LPs. The demon couldn't do that in my SG any more than it could clean the living room. The problem wasn't the pickup. I remember it sounding good in the SG, but I wanted the impossible at that point, and the SD didn't deliver what I was trying to get. I ended up eventually making the smart move and selling that SG.

 

[fab.regnaut]

Re: SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon

I did this and was very pleased! I put it in the bridge of my 70s Yamaha Studio Lord (mahogany body/maple cap, maple neck, ebony fretboard) and it sounds killer. It was a bit bright, but I swapped in a 300K volume pot and I couldn't be happier. The Screamin' Demon 8 has a great crunch, but works really well for clean tones. I can't say that there are many humbuckers that I have tried in the bridge that I actually liked the clean tone; the Screamin' Demon 8 is on a very, very short list! I had mine paired up with an A4 '59 and they matched very well. I do have a feeling that a Jazz would match it better though.

I hope this helps some!

Cole

This is a very cool tone ! Have you noticed how it is better in every way ?
More power and punch , more bass , more mids , less bright highs ?

 

[guitarSQUIRELL]

Re: SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon

This is a very cool tone ! Have you noticed how it is better in every way ?
More power and punch , more bass , more mids , less bright highs ?

It seems that way. I have watched this actual clip probably 10 times listening for the little nuances in the guys tone from the bridge pickup. Sounds like it's s pretty well balanced pickup to me.

 

[fab.regnaut]

Re: SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon

It is balanced , even if the clip doen't show the leads .
You can still find the bite and definition of the Demon ,
in mine I replaced the allens by fat head fillisters shortened ,
and that thickens the sound ( less bite on high strings ))

 

[guitarSQUIRELL]

Re: SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon

It is balanced , even if the clip doen't show the leads .
You can still find the bite and definition of the Demon ,
in mine I replaced the allens by fat head fillisters shortened ,
and that thickens the sound ( less bite on high strings ))

Why guitar is your demon in and which position? Bridge or neck?

 

[chadd]

Re: SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon

I did this and was very pleased! I put it in the bridge of my 70s Yamaha Studio Lord (mahogany body/maple cap, maple neck, ebony fretboard) and it sounds killer. It was a bit bright, but I swapped in a 300K volume pot and I couldn't be happier. The Screamin' Demon 8 has a great crunch, but works really well for clean tones. I can't say that there are many humbuckers that I have tried in the bridge that I actually liked the clean tone; the Screamin' Demon 8 is on a very, very short list! I had mine paired up with an A4 '59 and they matched very well. I do have a feeling that a Jazz would match it better though.

I hope this helps some!

Cole

I wasn't a huge fan of the A8 in a Demon in my Les Paul, but the split tone was the best split I have ever used. I am loving the OG El Diablo in my Explorer, there is a little more mid and the highs aren't quite as piercing.

 

[fab.regnaut]

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Why guitar is your demon in and which position? Bridge or neck?

The Demon 8 is in the bridge of the Ibanez RS530 that you can see in my avatar .
The regular Demon is cool too in the neck but I prefer the Jazz neck 8

 

[Cdwillis]

Re: SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon

That tone is awesome. Tight and meaty, but not fizzy or screechy on the top end at all.

 

[guitarSQUIRELL]

Re: SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon

Was thinking about switching my JB out of my ibanez and putting a Demon in it as well, but, with it being basswood it may not do as well as I would like. Any opinions on that?

 

[fab.regnaut]

Re: SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon

My Ibanez are basswood too , witch is a neutral wood ( better with a mapple cap to make it more shimy ) , and it works fine with the Demon 8 .

 

[treyhaislip]

Re: SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon

What you think about this setup. Screamin Demon in the bridge and a Pearly Gates in the neck? Should be about the right volume difference when switching between the two.

I actually think that would be a great match for a LP! Should give you some super sweet tones in the neck position–would be curious as to how it would sound/respond with combined with the Screamin Demon. Both are moderate output if that is a concern...sounds like a potentially awesome combo!

 

[treyhaislip]

Re: SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon

Why put a SD in the neck, it's recommended for the bridge position for the optimal sound and tone?

Because it sounds good there and pairs well with higher output pickups in the bridge.

Absolutely +1 to this! It is absolutely what I am looking for in a neck pickup! Gets super rich harmonics, great rhythm and full rich lead tones. It pairs extremely well with the Dimebucker–no issues with varying output levels.

 

[guitarSQUIRELL]

Re: SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon

I actually think that would be a great match for a LP! Should give you some super sweet tones in the neck position–would be curious as to how it would sound/respond with combined with the Screamin Demon. Both are moderate output if that is a concern...sounds like a potentially awesome combo!

Well, I looked at the DC resistance of each and the Resonant Peak and the PG would be a better choice for the neck if Im thinking correctly.....Im like you, it should be a killer combo.....

 

[treyhaislip]

Re: SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon

Well, I looked at the DC resistance of each and the Resonant Peak and the PG would be a better choice for the neck if Im thinking correctly.....Im like you, it should be a killer combo.....

Output/resistance is not a top priority when I'm matching pickups-the SH-12 is the only pickup I use that is Moderate output while the rest are Medium to High. But I do think it should give you a killer combo that can cover multiple styles!