Virtual Paf and Virtual Hot Paf in Wolfie

[walt]

This is the 3 night of playing with these pups and here are some noticible differences.

1. The feel of the strings is different than with stock pups or with anyother of my guitars. The strings feel like they don't have as much tension on them.

2. Sound is very pafish/eddieish (is that really a word??) Lots of clarity, high notes ring out and low notes aren't muddy in both positions. Guitar isn't as bright sounding anymore and is more tone friendly towards different styles of music.

So far, these are keepers, I'll post more findings as I notice them. Maybe Seymour should look at making an "Air" version of the 59?? These pickups are very cool!!

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: Virtual Paf and Virtual Hot Paf in Wolfie

Ever tried a Seth, Pearly Gates, or APH? They all use Alnico II mags, which Dimarzio's "Air Technology" was made to emulate.

 

[JeffB]

Re: Virtual Paf and Virtual Hot Paf in Wolfie

Ever tried a Seth, Pearly Gates, or APH? They all use Alnico II mags, which Dimarzio's "Air Technology" was made to emulate.

Yes, but with added benefit of a tighter low end and clearer highs of an A5 magnet.

Personally I think the concept is a good one..as I much prefer those two characteristics of the A5 over A2...combine those with the "woody" nature of A2, and I think that would be the "ultimate" PAF for me.

 

[ranalli]

Re: Virtual Paf and Virtual Hot Paf in Wolfie

Yes, but with added benefit of a tighter low end and clearer highs of an A5 magnet.

Personally I think the concept is a good one..as I much prefer those two characteristics of the A5 over A2...combine those with the "woody" nature of A2, and I think that would be the "ultimate" PAF for me.

Yeah, from what I hear even though teh concept is simple....it's a good one and people really seem to like the Air pickups.

 

[JeffB]

Re: Virtual Paf and Virtual Hot Paf in Wolfie

I am near completely satisfied w/ the BB Pro's in my new Standard (I think the uncovered versions make a diff vs/ the covers...tone is more open and clear), but these DiMarzio's have my interest..for the simple fact that the HOT VPAF is what it is...Duncan makes no such PAF with that hotrodded output. It's all standard PAF or too hot in the Duncan line.

 

[WICKED LESTER]

Re: Virtual Paf and Virtual Hot Paf in Wolfie

2. Sound is very pafish/eddieish (is that really a word??)

!

it is too anyone that want to cop the older VH vibe! :laugh2: :beerchug:

 

[WICKED LESTER]

Re: Virtual Paf and Virtual Hot Paf in Wolfie

I am near completely satisfied w/ the BB Pro's in my new Standard (I think the uncovered versions make a diff vs/ the covers...tone is more open and clear), but these DiMarzio's have my interest..for the simple fact that the HOT VPAF is what it is...Duncan makes no such PAF with that hotrodded output. It's all standard PAF or too hot in the Duncan line.

what about the demon or the patb-3 blues?
arent they hot rodded P.A.F's

 

[JeffB]

Re: Virtual Paf and Virtual Hot Paf in Wolfie

what about the demon or the patb-3 blues?
arent they hot rodded P.A.F's

Me no likey Demon. (haven't played/heard in a Gibson, did in a Hamer Studio which is similar..yuk...too glassy..no "chunk".TOOO crunchy like a JB. Output is about right though.)

Blues won't work. Gibson man. No F space or Trems for me Bend the neck. Bend behind the nut, overbend, woo-woo it like sykes

Plus the EQ looks screwy (though I have not heard one, so I don't know, may be a great pickup for all I know)

 

[WICKED LESTER]

Re: Virtual Paf and Virtual Hot Paf in Wolfie

Y
Personally I think the concept is a good one..as I much prefer those two characteristics of the A5 over A2...combine those with the "woody" nature of A2, and I think that would be the "ultimate" PAF for me.

then you will want to contact this guy!!!!
http://www.highorderpickups.com/
his MAXIMUS model is better than the virtual hot PAF(no fizzies)
UNBELIEVABLE PAF types!

 

[WICKED LESTER]

Re: Virtual Paf and Virtual Hot Paf in Wolfie

Yeah, from what I hear even though teh concept is simple....it's a good one and people really seem to like the Air pickups.

you can make ANY pup a air pup
you have to remove the screw retainer bar and the slugs on the other coil
replace the slug side with screws and then use a thin cardboard shim between the magnet and screws threads and VOILA a air bucker on ANY pup you wish
of course on a paf prof or fred or any dimarzio that has two rows of hex poles all you do is remove the metal screw retainer bars and then use the shims

 

[JeffB]

Re: Virtual Paf and Virtual Hot Paf in Wolfie

then you will want to contact this guy!!!!
http://www.highorderpickups.com/
his MAXIMUS model is better than the virtual hot PAF(no fizzies)
UNBELIEVABLE PAF types!

Thanks for the link, Les. I've heard the name before, but not fam w/ the pickups. Pricing is EXTREMELY reasonable if they are as nice as people make them out be. The HO A3 pickups although output wise are a little lower than optimal for me, sound like what I'm looking for...A2 character without the compression/overly thick mids.

I'd love to go with some BK's, but I've gotta sell quite a bit of stuff first to afford them...perhaps my virginity! :laugh2:

 

[WICKED LESTER]

Re: Virtual Paf and Virtual Hot Paf in Wolfie

Gibson man. No F space or Trems for me Bend the neck. Bend behind the nut, overbend, woo-woo it like sykes

:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :beerchug:

 

[WICKED LESTER]

Re: Virtual Paf and Virtual Hot Paf in Wolfie

Thanks for the link, Les. I've heard the name before, but not fam w/ the pickups. Pricing is EXTREMELY reasonable if they are as nice as people make them out be. The HO A3 pickups although output wise are a little lower than optimal for me, sound like what I'm looking for...A2 character without the compression/overly thick mids.

I'd love to go with some BK's, but I've gotta sell quite a bit of stuff first to afford them...perhaps my virginity! :laugh2:

Jeff he will wind you anything you want for the same $55!!!! :beerchug:

look at how clean a job this guy does!!!
i have gotten wuite a few newer dimarzio's and duncans and they do not look as good as these!
custom hand wound pups for $55
http://www.highorderpickups.com/