Recent content by homespun

Have you tried them? That’s my only challenge to you. I have tried only 6 Dimarzio models so there may be some that pass muster but being disappointed each time has me looking elsewhere. I’m glad I did. The only pickups I suggest these days are Lollar, Throbak and more recently Bare Knuckle...

I couldn’t possibly, I am not affected by the Swimmer’s Body Illusion. I use what sounds good to me, not what someone tells me to use. I don’t really know most of those people. But it’s still irrelevant. Not until you try Lollar or Bare Knuckle. I mean without preconceived notions or being...

I said “steps” not “leagues” as in barely but still better quality. Personally, I’ve been disappointed with Dimarzio 100% of the time. I just knew someone would say that. None of those guys are known for their quality of tone. Try some Lollars and get back to me.

I am also in the anything other than Dimarzio camp. I mean they’re usually better than stock overseas pickups. SD is 4 or 5 steps above and then when you move into boutique (Lollar and Bare Knuckle, et al.) you can’t look back. Just my personal opinion based on experience.

I am legally required to post “HELL YEAH!”

Tim Pierce is a national treasure.

I run a set of EMGs in my Japanese Rhoads. 85/60 is the bees knees. I’m running them at 24v.

I'm just happy this stuff is still happening. I liked it.

Alnico.

I’ve never purposely listened to a gnr song before. No point in starting now.

Pickup good. Me like. 😄 Mucho clarity. But it crushes V1. More and better gain than the Dimarzio. I’ve got to adjust the height a bit as the low E and A are a bit boomer than the others. I’m going to mess with the screw heads, too.

Oh. My. 🤩 The Bare Knuckle Nailbomb came in today. I can barely believe this tone. Amazing.

That's the coolest!

I’m not a huge fan of JJ tubes but the 803 is an excellent tube for V1. I always use a long plate.

That must be the buffer. Does it brighten the tone? Do you use very long cables? That’s one thing I didn’t think to compare between the two.