The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...
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Ayrton
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Re: The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...
I have had a few weeks with these, and I have to say they are the best version of a vintage pickup that I have tried from DiMarzio. I have a .022 cap on both, and I will be leaving them in this guitar (1997 R9).
I also continued to tweak the WLH set I have in a chambered standard (height) and have found where they sound best. I still think they may be too bright for this particular LP, but I want to give them more time.
I have had a few weeks with these, and I have to say they are the best version of a vintage pickup that I have tried from DiMarzio. I have a .022 cap on both, and I will be leaving them in this guitar (1997 R9).
I also continued to tweak the WLH set I have in a chambered standard (height) and have found where they sound best. I still think they may be too bright for this particular LP, but I want to give them more time.
Ayrton
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I am terrible at trying to describe sound. The Duncan Antiquities are my favorite "vintage PAF" and the DiMarzios are in the same family. Most of the others I have tried sound muffled or compressed. Like I have a blanket over the amp or something. No sparkle or overtones.
I am terrible at trying to describe sound. The Duncan Antiquities are my favorite "vintage PAF" and the DiMarzios are in the same family. Most of the others I have tried sound muffled or compressed. Like I have a blanket over the amp or something. No sparkle or overtones.
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I just ordered a set of the 59's, for my Cherry LP, the cream should look great in the cherry.
I owned both those pickups and the opposite was true for me, the Master was full and darker, the 36th bright and edgy, no mids.
I just ordered a set of the 59's, for my Cherry LP, the cream should look great in the cherry.
Teleplayer
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Ok. What guitar did you have the 36th anniversary pickups in?
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I have 3 other Burst LP and they are all much warmer sounding than the Custom
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I have 3 other Burst LP and they are all much warmer sounding than the Custom
Re: The New Dimarzio Paf 59 Set...
You only have to go on Youtube and watch the guy demo them to hear how they make this post meaningless
The only "interesting" thing here is that they're "un-dipped", which might be DMZ speak meaning un-potted. However, the verbatim also says that they're "scatterwound"... and that's as "un-PAF-like" as it gets.
Also, their DC-readings are way too high for "PAF" as we know'em... unless they're using AWG#42.5 wire... which might be faulty AWG#42 so they got a very big shipment for cents on the dollar?
To close the argument: DMZ also trademaked the "PAF" acronym, so they can make anything and lie through their teeth calling it "PAF" without breaking the law and ever being liable. Legal fraud at its best. Also note the trademark symbol on the "Double Cream" verbatim. Ring a bell, anyone?
That's the world we live in. Get used to it!
You only have to go on Youtube and watch the guy demo them to hear how they make this post meaningless
Chistopher
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Which guy? How could you trust some fella (even if he does get paid to do reviews) over our own Kojak? How would his remarks make that post meaningless? On what authority do you make these remarks? Is it because you can point out spelling errors on other threads?
Which guy? How could you trust some fella (even if he does get paid to do reviews) over our own Kojak? How would his remarks make that post meaningless? On what authority do you make these remarks? Is it because you can point out spelling errors on other threads?
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With hesitation i'll answer your redic post
I trust my ears
I own a set
Everything else is obvious
With hesitation i'll answer your redic post
I trust my ears
I own a set
Everything else is obvious
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Mr. B
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Finally got a set of these Dimarzio 59 PAF's and have had a few days to play them. I have the Uncovered versions, so keep that in mind. So far, I have only tried them in my SG. They are very similar to Duncan 59's since that is what I'm sure they were meant to compete with. Overall, they do feel like a tightened up set of Duncan 59's.
The neck pickup is very similar to the Duncan 59, but may be a tiny bit clearer, and has a little less bass. Maybe a little tighter in the bass end, and a little less warm and round. These sound like slight tweaks, not big differences. Like taking a Duncan 59 neck and tweaking it a hair toward a Duncan Jazz neck.
The bridge feels a little further away from the Duncan version. It has a focused, present, and clear tone, maybe not as "fuzzy" as the Duncan with higher gain. Not saying that is good or bad. I love the fuzziness of the Duncan 59, this is just a bit clearer with gain. Maybe not as open and airy sounding when played clean. The EQ numbers from Dimarzio made it sound like it was going to have a lot more mids than the Duncan, but I didn't really hear that much difference. What I do hear is treble that has been pulled back a bit. If you really like the bright treble bite of the Duncan 59, it is not as abundant in the Dimarzio bridge. Then again, if you find the Duncan 59 to have too much biting treble, this EQ might work for you. Still has tight bass. Still has that A5 magnet character. May be a tiny bit more aggressive than the Duncans, but not much. Definitely still a vintage output pickup. Like taking a Duncan 59 bridge and tweaking it a tiny bit toward a Whole Lotta Humbucker Bridge.
I may try them in my mahogany PRS next.
Finally got a set of these Dimarzio 59 PAF's and have had a few days to play them. I have the Uncovered versions, so keep that in mind. So far, I have only tried them in my SG. They are very similar to Duncan 59's since that is what I'm sure they were meant to compete with. Overall, they do feel like a tightened up set of Duncan 59's.
The neck pickup is very similar to the Duncan 59, but may be a tiny bit clearer, and has a little less bass. Maybe a little tighter in the bass end, and a little less warm and round. These sound like slight tweaks, not big differences. Like taking a Duncan 59 neck and tweaking it a hair toward a Duncan Jazz neck.
The bridge feels a little further away from the Duncan version. It has a focused, present, and clear tone, maybe not as "fuzzy" as the Duncan with higher gain. Not saying that is good or bad. I love the fuzziness of the Duncan 59, this is just a bit clearer with gain. Maybe not as open and airy sounding when played clean. The EQ numbers from Dimarzio made it sound like it was going to have a lot more mids than the Duncan, but I didn't really hear that much difference. What I do hear is treble that has been pulled back a bit. If you really like the bright treble bite of the Duncan 59, it is not as abundant in the Dimarzio bridge. Then again, if you find the Duncan 59 to have too much biting treble, this EQ might work for you. Still has tight bass. Still has that A5 magnet character. May be a tiny bit more aggressive than the Duncans, but not much. Definitely still a vintage output pickup. Like taking a Duncan 59 bridge and tweaking it a tiny bit toward a Whole Lotta Humbucker Bridge.
I may try them in my mahogany PRS next.
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OsvyRock
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I WANT TO KNOW MORE!!!
How do they respond to gain? Do they feedback? I know they're unwaxed/unpotted...
I WANT TO KNOW MORE!!!
How do they respond to gain? Do they feedback? I know they're unwaxed/unpotted...
