Inflames626
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And I do love the sounds Gibbys make. They just don't do like some Duncans do and turn into entirely different pickups when you go split/parallel/phase.
Thoughts on the EMG 60A
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Rex_Rocker
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I haven't tried any of the Parallel Axis pickups. They definitely seem interesting, though! Is the PA Distortion as hot as the DCR would suggest?
Inflames626
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Rex_Rocker , sorry for the delayed response.
I haven't tried the PATB Distortion. I have tried the Original and it is a tight, bright, hot, hi-fi sounding pickup. I imagine the PATB Distortion will add more fizz and grit in the top end at the expense of clarity.
I will install the PATB Distortion (and its single coil sibling) in my Sustainiac'ed Jackson DK2S sometime and let you know the results.
I haven't tried the PATB Distortion. I have tried the Original and it is a tight, bright, hot, hi-fi sounding pickup. I imagine the PATB Distortion will add more fizz and grit in the top end at the expense of clarity.
I will install the PATB Distortion (and its single coil sibling) in my Sustainiac'ed Jackson DK2S sometime and let you know the results.
Inflames626
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Then again you learn to try new things from people who like different styles and tones.Man, the Fluence voices can be so subtle when playing through my Axe FX. I have a v1 modern I need to unload but from what I can remember is the Fluff is a 'better' version of the modern, tighter where it needs to be when playing in C or lower. Looking at the specs, the modern variants are so close. I know that wasn't helpful at all.
Know I am a bit late, but noticed an EMG 60TW. Would be sweet if they did a 60ATW. EMG confirmed the 60tw has the thinner footprint like an 89. I wish the 57TW wasnt so tall.
I agree, the EMG outlet store is such a great thing. Great deals over the years. I wish I could try the HZs or the A2 Revelations, or even MFs sigs.
The PATB series intrigues me.
I think the Distortion name is misleading. Unfortunately, I went so long without trying them. They really are a great musical set and quite diverse.
I agree, the EMG outlet store is such a great thing. Great deals over the years. I wish I could try the HZs or the A2 Revelations, or even MFs sigs.
The PATB series intrigues me.
I think the Distortion name is misleading. Unfortunately, I went so long without trying them. They really are a great musical set and quite diverse.
Inflames626
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krovatron , I just looked at the site and I don't see a 60/60A tw? Could you direct me to it please?
Inflames626
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jeremy , I really like where they were going with the Parallel Axis pickups. To me they are everything good about the Distortion/Full Shred/Demon with fewer drawbacks. I wish they were more popular.
I think the way they look is a big turnoff for those that like tradition (most guitarists).
Inflames626
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Thanks. I wonder why they're not on the site. I'll have to ask. They still make some things they don't advertise, like the Music Man HZ 5 string. You just have to ask.
Inflames626
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Mincer , I love the way they look in my Jackson King and RR Vs. All the lines complement the angles. I wish I had tried Parallel Axis pickups decades ago.
