SH-12 George Lynch Screamin Demon

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guitarSQUIRELL said:
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.....
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The Demon has a lot less output than you would think by looking at the DCR
 
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I'm thinking of doing the opposite. Pearly Gates bridge in the bridge and Demon bridge in the neck. mwhahahaha
 
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The Demon makes a great neck pickup. It thrives under high gain and amps with lots of gain on top (Soldano, Mesa, etc) love it. In my #1 guitar, I have it in the neck AND bridge slots, bone stock. No mag swaps needed for me. The guitar they are in is your typical alder body / maple neck / vintage style bridge Strat.
 
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Ok. After more careful research, I don't think the SD is what I'm looking for in the bridge with a. Pearly gates in the neck.
I need something with a good rock rhythm and lead sound in the bridge. What would you pair with the PG in the neck?
 
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guitarSQUIRELL said:
Ok. After more careful research, I don't think the SD is what I'm looking for in the bridge with a. Pearly gates in the neck.
I need something with a good rock rhythm and lead sound in the bridge. What would you pair with the PG in the neck?
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A Custom Custom will pair awfully good with a PGn IMHO.
 
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guitarSQUIRELL said:
I need something with a good rock rhythm and lead sound in the bridge.
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You just described the Screamin Demon IMO lol

"Application: Moderate output, P.A.F.-style with added "growl." Great for classic rock, jazz-rock fusion, heavy rock and aggressive instrumental rock." Per Seymour Duncan

guitarSQUIRELL said:
I need something with a good rock rhythm and lead sound in the bridge. What would you pair with the PG in the neck?
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Seymour Duncan recommends a Custom Custom in the bridge with a Pearly Gates in the neck...sounds like an awesome combo.
 
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treyhaislip said:
You just described the Screamin Demon IMO lol

"Application: Moderate output, P.A.F.-style with added "growl." Great for classic rock, jazz-rock fusion, heavy rock and aggressive instrumental rock." Per Seymour Duncan



Seymour Duncan recommends a Custom Custom in the bridge with a Pearly Gates in the neck...sounds like an awesome combo.
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Lol.....If you cant tell, Im really indecisive when it comes to my tone.....I know what I want, but you tube had me 2nd guessing.....now I think its going to be the SD anyway it goes paired with the PGn......Just shoot me now.....In zebra colors of course
 
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guitarSQUIRELL said:
Lol.....If you cant tell, Im really indecisive when it comes to my tone.....I know what I want, but you tube had me 2nd guessing.....now I think its going to be the SD anyway it goes paired with the PGn......Just shoot me now.....In zebra colors of course
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Well, YouTube can be a good resource for a general idea; however, I would caution using YouTube as the make or break decision maker...can be misleading/won't show how a specific pickup will sound in your guitar. The Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Strat Set I installed in my guitar did not sound anything like the videos and description...just keep in mind your guitar may or may not respond the same way as the one in the video (and our hands all have different nuances so we won't sound identical.)
 
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treyhaislip said:
Well, YouTube can be a good resource for a general idea; however, I would caution using YouTube as the make or break decision maker...can be misleading/won't show how a specific pickup will sound in your guitar. The Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Strat Set I installed in my guitar did not sound anything like the videos and description...just keep in mind your guitar may or may not respond the same way as the one in the video (and our hands all have different nuances so we won't sound identical.)
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You are very true to this aspect of Youtube.....They never tell you what they are running through to get a tone or sound from the pickup......
 
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Tried it in both the neck and bridge of an SG. While it wasn't bad per se, it never excited me. A little on the bright side. Not particularly juicy or punchy. A fairly vanilla sound for me. YMMV.
 
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I've always considered SGs to be brighter and raunchier sounding than a Les Paul...ofcourse that is a generalization
 
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treyhaislip said:
I've always considered SGs to be brighter and raunchier sounding than a Les Paul...ofcourse that is a generalization
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Im still throwing around the pickup situation......The only thing that concerns me is the low output, and how much more gain I may have to push to get it to sound like I want it to.....I use the same setting on my processor for this guitar and the ibanez with the JB set in it.....
 
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guitarSQUIRELL said:
Im still throwing around the pickup situation......The only thing that concerns me is the low output, and how much more gain I may have to push to get it to sound like I want it to.....I use the same setting on my processor for this guitar and the ibanez with the JB set in it.....
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I have a stock SH-12 in the neck with my Dimebucker in my Walnut San Dimas and I don't have any output/volume/more gain required issues between those...I also switch back and forth between my Walnut and my Basswood that has the SD in the bridge so the output difference between the Dimebucker and Screamin Demon thru my setup.

I guess from my perspective–I tend to go with higher output pickups (JBs, Dimebuckers, Hotrails, etc.) but I found that the Screamin Demon acts like a higher output pickup but handles/responds to the volume knob better than any pickup I've used.

Lets go full circle here...you like the sound of the SH-12 from videos and clips–but you've never played one--correct?

There is more than one way to get a "good rock rhythm and lead sound in the bridge"...like so many options here. From Seymour Duncan's description it can handle that:


Application: Moderate output, P.A.F.-style with added "growl." Great for classic rock, jazz-rock fusion, heavy rock and aggressive instrumental rock.

Description: This pickup was designed in the Custom Shop to provide the big open sound of our '59 Model with a little less bite and a little more growl. The tone is big, percussive with a defined treble response that doesn't get harsh. It uses one row of allen screws and one row of standard slotted screws for a unique "airy" sound. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable.


I personally love the way the SH-12 responds–very unique pickup that gets super sweet with the guitar's volume knob turned down but then can growl and yell like crazy with it cranked and the gain added on. It wails during hard hitting songs when I want it to and then tones down to soft and sweet when I want during the softer songs...one of my favorite pickups.
 
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treyhaislip said:
I have a stock SH-12 in the neck with my Dimebucker in my Walnut San Dimas and I don't have any output/volume/more gain required issues between those...I also switch back and forth between my Walnut and my Basswood that has the SD in the bridge so the output difference between the Dimebucker and Screamin Demon thru my setup.

I guess from my perspective–I tend to go with higher output pickups (JBs, Dimebuckers, Hotrails, etc.) but I found that the Screamin Demon acts like a higher output pickup but handles/responds to the volume knob better than any pickup I've used.

Lets go full circle here...you like the sound of the SH-12 from videos and clips–but you've never played one--correct?

There is more than one way to get a "good rock rhythm and lead sound in the bridge"...like so many options here. From Seymour Duncan's description it can handle that:


Application: Moderate output, P.A.F.-style with added "growl." Great for classic rock, jazz-rock fusion, heavy rock and aggressive instrumental rock.

Description: This pickup was designed in the Custom Shop to provide the big open sound of our '59 Model with a little less bite and a little more growl. The tone is big, percussive with a defined treble response that doesn't get harsh. It uses one row of allen screws and one row of standard slotted screws for a unique "airy" sound. Comes with four-conductor hookup cable.


I personally love the way the SH-12 responds–very unique pickup that gets super sweet with the guitar's volume knob turned down but then can growl and yell like crazy with it cranked and the gain added on. It wails during hard hitting songs when I want it to and then tones down to soft and sweet when I want during the softer songs...one of my favorite pickups.
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What does it sound like in a basswood body since it is in the bridge and that is where i would put it? Thats what my Ibanez is and I have a JB in it now....How would it compare in that application?
 
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guitarSQUIRELL said:
What does it sound like in a basswood body since it is in the bridge and that is where i would put it? Thats what my Ibanez is and I have a JB in it now....How would it compare in that application?
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I think it sounds best in Basswood–I tried the JB in Basswood and didn't care for it as I couldn't dial it in. I will try to see if I can get a soundclip up for ya.
 
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