Anyone tried D Activator 7´s?

The Dark Wolf · 05-08-2007, 01:17 PM

The DA7 bridge sounds pretty compressed to me, and loud as fucking hell. Louder than an 81, IMO. The 81 has a terrific attack, and initial clarity, that (to me), really translates the notes well. The DA7 kindasorta has that, but it's more like a slam in the face. Like it tries to approximate the EMG vibe with output.

It's super, super balanced - no one frequency stands out, pretty compressed, is very nice for single-note definition, but it loses that somewhat when you put 2 or more notes together (diads, triads, etc.), compared to a real EMG 81, or so the Dimarzio D Sonic 7. It's because it's so loud, balanced, and compressed.

Cleans were actually kinda cool, except they WILL distort the shit out of the clean channel unless you roll the volume way down.

Overall, it's an odd, but interesting pickup. Not main player caliber, for me. I'd rather have the traditional qualities of a passive if I'm going passive, or a real EMG if I'm looking for that active vibe.

MF_Kitten · 05-09-2007, 08:11 AM

hmm... doesen´t sound like what i´m after then... i wish i could ask them to have it wound with a lower output, that would be sweet...

longwoodmobb · 05-11-2007, 10:34 PM

i need new humbuckers and these look really good (the D Activator's) I have a 7 String Washburn WG587. Anyone know if there fit it??

The Dark Wolf · 05-11-2007, 10:55 PM

They should fit right in.

Anyone correct me on this?

Jerich · 05-12-2007, 01:02 AM

Just heard EDROZ's to night at band practice in his CARVIN they sound great!! not for me but sound great!!!

longwoodmobb · 05-12-2007, 09:26 PM

i don't know, turns out the chord was bad on my guitar thats why the sustain and sound would die off. I thought it was the pick-ups. But now they scream all down the neck. There amazing for stock pick ups. Id still like to try out the D activators. Just so much work installing them.

thanks by the way

does anyone know where i can find any sound clips of the Dactivators?

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05-08-2007, 01:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
The Dark Wolf *Canis lupis obscurus* • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio. USA Posts: 16,791 Real Name: Roberto Main Seven: 2001 Ibanez RG2027XVV Rig: GNX/Magicstomp Thanked: 90	The DA7 bridge sounds pretty compressed to me, and loud as fucking hell. Louder than an 81, IMO. The 81 has a terrific attack, and initial clarity, that (to me), really translates the notes well. The DA7 kindasorta has that, but it's more like a slam in the face. Like it tries to approximate the EMG vibe with output. It's super, super balanced - no one frequency stands out, pretty compressed, is very nice for single-note definition, but it loses that somewhat when you put 2 or more notes together (diads, triads, etc.), compared to a real EMG 81, or so the Dimarzio D Sonic 7. It's because it's so loud, balanced, and compressed. Cleans were actually kinda cool, except they WILL distort the shit out of the clean channel unless you roll the volume way down. Overall, it's an odd, but interesting pickup. Not main player caliber, for me. I'd rather have the traditional qualities of a passive if I'm going passive, or a real EMG if I'm looking for that active vibe. http://www.wolf.org

05-09-2007, 08:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
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05-11-2007, 10:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
longwoodmobb ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: florida Posts: 7 Thanked: 0	god >< i need new humbuckers and these look really good (the D Activator's) I have a 7 String Washburn WG587. Anyone know if there fit it??

05-12-2007, 01:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
Jerich ...is bitching Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: ridley park PA Posts: 1,879 Real Name: Billy Main Seven: agile guitars,Testicles. Main ERG: Lute! Rig: Brunetti EVO=BALLS Thanked: 15	Just heard EDROZ's to night at band practice in his CARVIN they sound great!! not for me but sound great!!! Brunetti Amplifiers

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05-11-2007, 10:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
The Dark Wolf *Canis lupis obscurus* • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio. USA Posts: 16,791 Real Name: Roberto Main Seven: 2001 Ibanez RG2027XVV Rig: GNX/Magicstomp Thanked: 90	They should fit right in. Anyone correct me on this?

05-12-2007, 09:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
longwoodmobb ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: florida Posts: 7 Thanked: 0	i hope i don't know, turns out the chord was bad on my guitar thats why the sustain and sound would die off. I thought it was the pick-ups. But now they scream all down the neck. There amazing for stock pick ups. Id still like to try out the D activators. Just so much work installing them. thanks by the way does anyone know where i can find any sound clips of the Dactivators? Last edited by longwoodmobb; 05-12-2007 at 09:29 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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