D"activator 7 bridge vs Blaze custom

zimbloth · 06-07-2007, 10:23 AM

The Blaze Custom isn't suited for anything IMO. I think it's unarticulate, honky and bland in any configuration. I had them in alder/ebony board 7s and they sounded HORRIBLE. The best pickup IMO for that configuration is a Duncan Custom, JB or Invader. For a DiMarzio, I don't really know. IMO DiMarzios work best in basswood or mahogany setups due to their bright character. That said I've never tried a D Activator so its possible thta could work. If you want badass midrange but still great all around and not nasally and harsh, try the Duncan Custom.

Edroz · 06-07-2007, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jalguitarman

Thanks man, uh i would say i'am half and half between the two although the blaze custom is starting to sound better. I want to have enough "cut" for live situations but i could see if the blaze custom is in the middle of the midrange spectrum it haveing enough cut plus i think i could use some more mids all a round but i still want some clarity. With the D'activator i could see it haveing claity on the low B but i don't want an unpleasant brightness and "brittle" sounding high strings and thats where i am not sure what to go with here.

Also i will be using it on both rythym and leads. So yeah definatly give me your input when you get the custom installed and try it out.

Thanks.

the words "unpleasant" and "brittle" do not apply to the D Activators.

jalguitarman · 06-07-2007, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Edroz

the words "unpleasant" and "brittle" do not apply to the D Activators.

Cool, i just have not used one so not knowing i know they are supposed to be bright so i was seeing a potential there.

soldierkahn · 06-08-2007, 01:21 AM

does anyone have soundclips of the new Dactivators in a basswood guitar?

ZeroSignal · 06-08-2007, 05:00 PM

I wanna hear that too!!!

angryman · 06-09-2007, 07:09 AM

Me three!

Edroz · 06-09-2007, 08:32 AM

hmmm... i just ordered a DA7 bridge for my agile interceptor (basswood), and, i start recording with season of mourning next week. i may be able to get some clips within the next 2 weeks or so.

View Poll Results: Blaze custom or D'activator bridge in my DC-727?
Blaze CUSTOM	9	47.37%
D'activator 7 bridge	10	52.63%
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zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,246 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 67	The Blaze Custom isn't suited for anything IMO. I think it's unarticulate, honky and bland in any configuration. I had them in alder/ebony board 7s and they sounded HORRIBLE. The best pickup IMO for that configuration is a Duncan Custom, JB or Invader. For a DiMarzio, I don't really know. IMO DiMarzios work best in basswood or mahogany setups due to their bright character. That said I've never tried a D Activator so its possible thta could work. If you want badass midrange but still great all around and not nasally and harsh, try the Duncan Custom.

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