7 string pickup most similar to PAF Pro?

sepherus · 02-26-2008, 10:52 PM

this is MY ablsolute favorite neck pickup, and i am thinking the PAF 7 isnt going to cut it due to the mid scoop that DiMarzio shows on the tone chart. the Air Norton doesnt have the bite. I like the Jazz but only in Mahogany. however, i have never owned a Korina (Limba) guitar before. the characteristics seem to be between Mahogany and Alder by all the descriptions i have heard.

I'm putting and EVO 7 in the bridge, thus far. i really like both 6 string versions in a variety of woods.

I've been peeking at BKPs a bit but i have no clue which i would want. maybe an Abraxas?

been really thinking about just dropping the cash for Lundgrens. I know the bridge would rule, and i have heard the neck is amazing as well.

companies really need to start doing a detailed measurements in h-mH, it would make it so much easier.

ibznorange · 02-26-2008, 11:13 PM

the blaze neck is probably the most paf pro'ish dimarzio i could see.

shoot tim over at bkp a question about that, he should be able to help you

Edroz · 02-26-2008, 11:25 PM

if we're just talking Dimarzios here, the Blaze neck would be closest to the PAF Pro. i think it sounds pretty incredible in mahogany and koa.

sepherus · 02-26-2008, 11:30 PM

will do. i should ask him about a bridge pup as well. I'm sure the sound quality would jump exponentially. Not to mention the fact that i am sure they would gladly wind to fit my desires more. i know Johan does that too. ill shoot them both an email.

ibznorange · 02-27-2008, 12:02 AM

sounds like a planz

sepherus · 02-27-2008, 10:23 AM

Response #1:

"Hello Jason,

Thankyou.

Both Paf pro and the Mneck has ceramic magnets. Our winding is a lot
more
complex than the paf pro. i do think you will get even more harmonics
and a
more exiting sound out of the M neck compared to the fine Paf pro.

best Regards Johan Lundgren"

Sounds promising thus far.

now for BKP...

ohio_eric · 02-27-2008, 01:16 PM

Lundgren is a wee bit off. The PAF Pro has an AlNiCo V magnet.

The Dark Wolf · 02-27-2008, 01:27 PM

giannifive · 02-27-2008, 01:51 PM

Blaze Neck, or a PAF7 with the ceramic magnet swapped for a big Alnico 8.

scott from _actual time_ · 02-27-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sepherus

i am thinking the PAF 7 isnt going to cut it due to the mid scoop that DiMarzio shows on the tone chart. the Air Norton doesnt have the bite.

the PAF7 actually has a mid-range hump, despite what the DiMarzio 3-band tone chart looks like (maybe the hump is too small to register on that chart, or they were a bit sloppy drawing the chart). but it's pretty low output, lower than the AN7. it has a hair more bite than the AN7, from that small mid-range peak, but less overall loudness because of the lower output.

i've also run Alnico 5 magnets in both. they round the sound off and add a lot of mid-range character, but they do take away bite, in both pickups. i haven't yet tried the A8.

but since the AN7 isn't giving you enough bite, i would think the PAF7 would be a long shot for you. i agree with the advice to try the Blaze neck; then maybe if that's too much, try a PAF7.

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02-26-2008, 10:52 PM	#1
sepherus S.H.I.E.L.D. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 500 Real Name: Jason Main Seven: Sherman (still in love) Main ERG: tune to 5ths occasionally Rig: 6505+ & Deliverance Thanked: 7	7 string pickup most similar to PAF Pro? this is MY ablsolute favorite neck pickup, and i am thinking the PAF 7 isnt going to cut it due to the mid scoop that DiMarzio shows on the tone chart. the Air Norton doesnt have the bite. I like the Jazz but only in Mahogany. however, i have never owned a Korina (Limba) guitar before. the characteristics seem to be between Mahogany and Alder by all the descriptions i have heard. I'm putting and EVO 7 in the bridge, thus far. i really like both 6 string versions in a variety of woods. I've been peeking at BKPs a bit but i have no clue which i would want. maybe an Abraxas? been really thinking about just dropping the cash for Lundgrens. I know the bridge would rule, and i have heard the neck is amazing as well. companies really need to start doing a detailed measurements in h-mH, it would make it so much easier.

02-26-2008, 11:30 PM	#4
sepherus S.H.I.E.L.D. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 500 Real Name: Jason Main Seven: Sherman (still in love) Main ERG: tune to 5ths occasionally Rig: 6505+ & Deliverance Thanked: 7	will do. i should ask him about a bridge pup as well. I'm sure the sound quality would jump exponentially. Not to mention the fact that i am sure they would gladly wind to fit my desires more. i know Johan does that too. ill shoot them both an email.

02-27-2008, 12:02 AM	#5
ibznorange Chief Officer/RHLC © Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 8,074 Real Name: Max Main Seven: Dean Vendetta 1.7 Rig: None Thanked: 55	sounds like a planz

02-27-2008, 10:23 AM	#6
sepherus S.H.I.E.L.D. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 500 Real Name: Jason Main Seven: Sherman (still in love) Main ERG: tune to 5ths occasionally Rig: 6505+ & Deliverance Thanked: 7	Response #1: "Hello Jason, Thankyou. Both Paf pro and the Mneck has ceramic magnets. Our winding is a lot more complex than the paf pro. i do think you will get even more harmonics and a more exiting sound out of the M neck compared to the fine Paf pro. best Regards Johan Lundgren" Sounds promising thus far. now for BKP...

02-27-2008, 01:51 PM	#9
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