The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...

[LtKojak]

Re: The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...

I don't know, low to mid 8's is in the ballpark for PAF's.

If you re-read post #16 of this very thread, you'll see the factual basis of my statement.

Then, re-read and try to comprehend the closing argument of post # 8. There is more factual info in post # 18 as well.

Once you've done that, put the info together and, hoping that your reading skills are up to par, I leave the rest at your own interpretation.

HTH,

 

[Aceman]

Re: The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...

Chasing the myth....And charging you more to stay in the hunt.

DiMarzio $75
Fools 0

 

[Mr. B]

Re: The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...

I wouldn't say that 75 dollars is exactly taking people for a ride. Some boutique makers are charging over 200 dollars. If it is a new take on a Paf style pickup, and it ends up being a favorite of players, why would anyone be a fool to buy it? I am most intrigued by it because of the EQ curve Dimarzio has posted. It more closely resembles the EQ curve on most of my favorite Dimarzios. I don't give a crap whether anyone thinks it is "authentic" enough.

 

[gregory]

Re: The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...

I know, right?!?

I wish I could buy a newly-designed Seymour Duncan pickup for $75.

 

[JB_From_Hell]

Re: The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...

Has anyone here used the DiMarzio 59 pickup?

 

[gregory]

Re: The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...

Who has them in stock?

 

[JB_From_Hell]

Re: The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...

I don't know. I figured with all the trash talk, somebody had to have used one to know it sucks.

Trashing DiMarzio's penchant for patents is a long-standing tradition around here, though, and I understand.

 

[Aceman]

Re: The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...

I agree - at least Duncan and DiMarzio are running them at standard prices. I agree that $200 for boo-teek authentic "PAF" is just silly...

Like I said - too many people chasing myth with more money than sense or ear for tone. If between a Seth, a PG, and a 59 plus a little screw driver here or there, you can't get to your magical tone....well, I feel bad for you. Maybe a mag swap...

But, if you want 37 flavors of vanilla, go for it. We don't have to agree. Do what you want, play what you like.

 

[Rex_Rocker]

Re: The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...

So... are both these PAF 59's and the PAF 36th Anniversary supposedly based on the same pickups on that DiMarzio's dude Les Paul? Interesting... I wonder which are more accurate.

I have the PAF 36th Anni neck paired with a Duncan '59 in the bridge and I absolutely love it. I've been curious about the PAF 36th Anniverary bridge.

 

[Anficht]

Re: The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...

IMHO, not potting a pickup is asking for much trouble...

I had an unpotted Bareknuckle Anniversary set once... holy cow - the squeal and added noise... had to return it right away - would never go with an unpotted pickup again! The supposed added tonal benefit is just not worth the added noise you get (1% more open tone with 60% more noise issues - I'm just throwing out subjectively perceived numbers).
I was interested until I read "un-dipped".

 

[AlexR]

Re: The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...

^ Depend on your goal. Potting most assuredly changes the tone as you said, but certainly not everyone has added noise. They are a bit more sensitive to technique perhaps.....I'm assuming your 'noise' was to do with that as the only added noise I've ever had from unpotted pickups has been squeal and only ever once.

And if you are actually trying for an accurate PAF (as these are an attempt) you'd get laughed at by potting it.

 

[Mincer]

Re: The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...

IMHO, not potting a pickup is asking for much trouble...

I had an unpotted Bareknuckle Anniversary set once... holy cow - the squeal and added noise... had to return it right away - would never go with an unpotted pickup again! The supposed added tonal benefit is just not worth the added noise you get (1% more open tone with 60% more noise issues - I'm just throwing out subjectively perceived numbers).
I was interested until I read "un-dipped".

Yes, this really depends on your style. If you play from dead clean to TS-level of overdrive (and don't play standing right in front of the amp), then you can get some serious volume before it squeals.

 

[Demanic]

Re: The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...

Yes, but probably not good for playing through something like a Diezel or a Rectifier at stage volume.

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[AlexR]

Re: The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...

No, but to be fair thats not the design brief for such a pickup.

 

[Detroitblues]

Re: The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...

Another PAF clone? Does the market really need another?

 

[Anficht]

Re: The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...

Fair enough guys.

In my case, the added noise (Bareknuckle Anniversary set) might have come from the asymmetric coils - which reintroduces some hum.

 

[blueman335]

Re: The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...

IMHO, not potting a pickup is asking for much trouble...

Have you owned a set of Seth's? I think that just about every post I've seen from members who own Seth's haven't had feedback issues at gig volumes. I have several sets and concur.

 

[blueman335]

Re: The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...

Another PAF clone? Does the market really need another?

In a word, yes.

There was so much variation in the originals (winds, coils, magnets, etc), I think it's great that a number of PU makers are producing their versions of them, whether based on specific examples or inspired by them. There's obviously a passion for them in many genres, and that fuels the demand. If you don't like seeing more PAF's, don't buy them.

 

[gregory]

Re: The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...

I will say that DiMarzio does offer a lot of options, covering a lot of ground. Their vintage output line isn't as extensive, so I suppose you could look at this as an attempt to fill a gap, rather than an attempt to poach SH-1 sales from Seymour Duncan.

 

[AlexR]

Re: The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...

The curio about the Dimarzio line is that every one of his 'attempts' has been to try and clone the same set of pickups - and seemingly falling a long way short each time if the subsequent sets are sold based on being closer.
At least Duncan goes to the trouble of making sets that aim for a different tonal ballpark each time