Which PU did George Lynch use in the 2000-10's when he wasn't using the SH-12?

[Reee]

I saw some videos from that era where he was playing a duncan in the bridge but it didn't have the black pole pieces (or whatever you call them) like the Screamin demon, it looked like a standard duncan HB, any idea what it could've been?


edit: after watching this video it seems like it might just be a screamin demon with uncolored pole pieces (for some reason, maybe worn off the finish?)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LAr4F-B2vs

 

[Techy Beccy]

Re: Which PU did George Lynch use in the 2000-10's when he wasn't using the SH-12?

I saw some videos from that era where he was playing a duncan in the bridge but it didn't have the black pole pieces (or whatever you call them) like the Screamin demon, it looked like a standard duncan HB, any idea what it could've been?


edit: after watching this video it seems like it might just be a screamin demon with uncolored pole pieces (for some reason, maybe worn off the finish?)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LAr4F-B2vs

Sounds awesome!
Kinda sounds like a 59? Maybe its a Custom 5?

 

[orpheo]

Re: Which PU did George Lynch use in the 2000-10's when he wasn't using the SH-12?

definitely not a screaming demon. look at the pickup around the 1:22 mark. clearly no hex polepieces.

What else it could be? Knowing him, I'd say an SH6 but then again...who knows.

 

[Silence Kid]

Re: Which PU did George Lynch use in the 2000-10's when he wasn't using the SH-12?

https://reverb.com/item/4199065-arcane-mr-scary-pickup

 

[Masta' C]

Re: Which PU did George Lynch use in the 2000-10's when he wasn't using the SH-12?

Definitely not the Arcane "Mr Scary" pickup. That didn't even come out until after the Super V

I believe it is actually the Screamin' Demon prototype.

That same pickup appears in a 2005 interview, where he also claims it's his Screamin' Demon signature pickup, despite the normal screw/slug combo:

Someone here on the forum once claimed that Lynch had said the pickup had "SH-1b" printed on the bottom, which would make it a '59 bridge, but not sure what the source of that info was. It has been rumored that he did play a '59 bridge at some point, but I doubt it was on this guitar.

What we do know is that Lynch states multiple times over several years that it is, in fact, his Demon.

Interestingly, but perhaps not relevant, this is seen on the back of the guitar in the OP's newer video:

 

[JMP/HBE]

Re: Which PU did George Lynch use in the 2000-10's when he wasn't using the SH-12?

definitely not a screaming demon. look at the pickup around the 1:22 mark. clearly no hex polepieces.

What else it could be? Knowing him, I'd say an SH6 but then again...who knows.

Not a demon. I love SD pups but i bought a demon back in the 90's & it was the biggest disappointment i ever had with SD. Not a fan of that pup. Its not screamin at all.
I'll stick with the SH-5/59 for life.

 

[Masta' C]

Re: Which PU did George Lynch use in the 2000-10's when he wasn't using the SH-12?

The Screamin' Demon is not a high output pickup, only medium at best.

It was a terrible naming decision on the part of SD. Most people expected it to follow the Distortion formula and the actual pickup was much closer to the '59b in tone and feel. In reality, it's essentially an underwound Custom 5.

Personally, it's one of my favorites for its single-coil like highs, chunky bottom and great harmonics, but it has yet to find a permanent home in any of my guitars.

 

[Silence Kid]

Re: Which PU did George Lynch use in the 2000-10's when he wasn't using the SH-12?

The Screamin’ Demon is my favorite humbucker - Solid/tight with a quick response and clarity; opposite of a JB. I consider it high output but most of my other guitars are equipped with single coils

 

[Edgecrusher]

Re: Which PU did George Lynch use in the 2000-10's when he wasn't using the SH-12?

It was a terrible naming decision on the part of SD. Most people expected it to follow the Distortion formula and the actual pickup was much closer to the '59b in tone and feel. In reality, it's essentially an underwound Custom 5.

The early ad copy didnt help either, they definitely gave the impression that it was hot, was the biggest disappointment when it finally arrived.

 

[Techy Beccy]

Re: Which PU did George Lynch use in the 2000-10's when he wasn't using the SH-12?

Its not as 'vintage' sounding as the 59. I really like the Screamin Demon - its very versatile. It works in so many different guitars. I haven't tried it, but apparently it also works in the neck possition.

I have the lil' Screamin' Demon in one of my strats and Love it! Im going to try it out soon with a couple of STKs I picked up.

Interesting people seem really attached to the hexpoles being the defining indicator of a Screamin Demon? You can change them over easy enough.

Someone on here had a data sheet on most of the humbuckers in.. mv's (I think.. someone please correct me if Im wrong); and the noted value for Screamin Demon was 500.. the 59neck was 501 and 59bridge was over 600.

Also personally I believe the Demon does have more harmonics than the 59.. Demon is more modern sounding but still PAFish - I think its a very sophisticated pup. But I think Seymour Duncan have that covered!

The name - similar scenario as Dimarzio's 'Humbucker from Hell'! Its clean and round like a bell!

 

[ToneFiddler]

Re: Which PU did George Lynch use in the 2000-10's when he wasn't using the SH-12?

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Interesting people seem really attached to the hexpoles being the defining indicator of a Screamin Demon? You can change them over easy enough.

well it's easy to replace them with screws, BUT NOT SLUGS


i also recently discovered the SH-12 and i love it in my Les Paul. it definitely screams if you add enough gain!
about the output of the 59, maybe even less. sound much bigger with my setup then the 59b though. the single coil pling attack might be not everyones cup of tea though


Pearly Gates they say in this thread:
https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?97664-Mr-Lynch-not-using-Screamin-Demon-anymore

well we know for certain he uses a ton of s***
listen to the Brotherhood CD and it's total different tone/sound for EVERY song!

 

[Big Mike Blues]

Re: Which PU did George Lynch use in the 2000-10's when he wasn't using the SH-12?

Been awhile but I remember liking the Demon...not enough to hang on to it.
But that was many guitars and amps ago.

George is a gear ho. He's got tons of stuff and tinkers a bit as well I think.

 

[devastone]

Re: Which PU did George Lynch use in the 2000-10's when he wasn't using the SH-12?

Could be a JB, maybe a Distortion "lite", or any of countless prototypes SD made for him. The tiger has a heavy maple body, so just because something sounds right in it doesn't mean it will translate the same to your alder, basswood, or ___________ guitar. And of course, G sounds like G because he's G.

I did build an all maple guitar once (hard maple body, not soft maple) and it kinda surprisingly sounded great. I thought it would be overly bright but I would call it more clear and articulate. I put an overwound JB (~18K IIRC) with an A2 in it and it seemed like a perfect match.

I have used the Demon in the past and I think it's a great pickup, it is slightly scooped with a lot of "knock" on the low end (like a tight 4-12 cabinet) and some sizzle on top. Probably not the best for trying to push a vintage style amp into overdrive, that's what overwound pickups are for, but it stays clear through a lot of distortion and processing. The PAF Pro is the same kind of pup, with more of that DMZ midrange.

Sorry, went a little OT, and i recognize that.

 

[Masta' C]

Re: Which PU did George Lynch use in the 2000-10's when he wasn't using the SH-12?

Well he does say in 2005 and again in 2012 that the pickup without hex poles is his signature Screamin' Demon. As far as the tiger guitar is concerned, I would tend to take him at face value on this one.

Outside of that, he has used a ton of different pickups and he is definitely a tinkerer. In the 2000s, he really went a little more vintage with the Super V. Makes sense since he appeared to be experimenting with pickups like the '59 and Pearly Gates at the time.

He then rebounded to higher output models in the mid-2010s with the Arcane Mr. Scary and more recently with his SD "The Hunter".

Despite all the changes over the years, he has consistently had SH-6 Distortions in at least a few of his guitars and still uses the good ol' Screamin' Demon, as well

 

[orpheo]

Re: Which PU did George Lynch use in the 2000-10's when he wasn't using the SH-12?

A demon with slugs makers so much sense. Higher inductance. That gets rid of that almost single coily vibe the demon usual has.