Neck pup to compliment DiMarzio Super 3?

ukfswmart · 03-06-2008, 10:15 AM

I've had a DiMarzio Super 3 in my SC-600 for a good while now, and it sounds teh secksors. Stock, it had an SD SH-4 in the bridge and some Duncan Designed arse in the middle, so when I popped the Super 3 in I moved the Duncan to the middle, but it's still not sounding as I'd like it

I want a pup with a nice silky tone, relatively dark highs and a warm midrange, but not too dull-sounding; it has to have some definition on the top, but nothing that sounds brittle. Very much looking for a DiMarzio here as well as my Super 3 has the chrome bobbins, so I need this pickup to match!

. Would the Breed or PAF Pro models do what I want, or can anybody recommend something better? For those not in the know, the SC-600 is maple neck-thru, mahogany winged construction. Hard-tail at the moment, but once I've the £$ I'll be dropping a Kahler in, and my baby will be complete!

jacksonplayer · 03-06-2008, 12:00 PM

Maybe an Air Zone? Middle position humbuckers are kind of an unusual thing, so it's hard to give good advice. PAF Pro might be a decent choice to match the output of the Super3.

Toshiro · 03-06-2008, 12:46 PM

Breed Neck.

That's what I have in the neck with a Super 3 in the bridge.

ibznorange · 03-06-2008, 04:29 PM

super 2. straight up. GREAT pickup. takes a while to get one, have to special order it, but theyre totally super badass, and sound perfect with a SD1 or super3 in the bridge.

oh shit for middle position. hrm. im tempted to say a norton. not an air norton, just a norton. or try a Tonezone, or an air zone. ive liked all those in middle positions

budda · 03-06-2008, 05:25 PM

SD pearly gates?

ukfswmart · 03-06-2008, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ibznorange

oh shit for middle position. hrm. im tempted to say a norton. not an air norton, just a norton. or try a Tonezone, or an air zone. ive liked all those in middle positions

According to the DiMarzio site, the Air Zone works well with a Super 3 in the bridge, and since it's not going right in the neck, it should balance out that low end-heavy response, so I'll probably try that one first; thanks man! The chrome-topped version is going to be an asshole to find though

Edit: just found one on eBay US, from the same guy I got my Super 3 from. Only problem with this is this guy won't ship overseas, as DiMarzio caught him doing it and apparently threatened to cut off his supply or something

ibznorange · 03-06-2008, 08:19 PM

just order it from a local dealer man. it will take a while, but thats gonna be the easiest

ukfswmart · 03-06-2008, 08:37 PM

It will also be more than twice as expensive

I've a mate out in WI who shipped my Super 3 out to me last year (and the guitar it went in, years before that, actually), so I'll see if I can hit him up again

ibznorange · 03-07-2008, 12:15 AM

if not, shoot me a pm man, and ill see if i can work something out

Purist · 03-07-2008, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toshiro

Breed Neck.

That's what I have in the neck with a Super 3 in the bridge.

+1
i had a breed/super3 combo too b4 i got a warpig in my guitar. Breed was a pretty good match for it. it was even recommended by dimarzio when i e-mailed them awhile ago about pickup suggestions.

	sevenstring guitars		sevenstring registry		photo gallery		merch

03-06-2008, 10:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
ukfswmart Far too opinionated Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 460 Real Name: Mart Main Seven: ESP LTD SC-607B w/ Kahler Rig: Nada :noway: Thanked: 0	Neck pup to compliment DiMarzio Super 3? I've had a DiMarzio Super 3 in my SC-600 for a good while now, and it sounds teh secksors. Stock, it had an SD SH-4 in the bridge and some Duncan Designed arse in the middle, so when I popped the Super 3 in I moved the Duncan to the middle, but it's still not sounding as I'd like it I want a pup with a nice silky tone, relatively dark highs and a warm midrange, but not too dull-sounding; it has to have some definition on the top, but nothing that sounds brittle. Very much looking for a DiMarzio here as well as my Super 3 has the chrome bobbins, so I need this pickup to match! . Would the Breed or PAF Pro models do what I want, or can anybody recommend something better? For those not in the know, the SC-600 is maple neck-thru, mahogany winged construction. Hard-tail at the moment, but once I've the £$ I'll be dropping a Kahler in, and my baby will be complete!

03-06-2008, 12:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
jacksonplayer New album out now! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 3,538 Real Name: Chris Main Seven: Jackson CS Stealth-7 Rig: Fractal Audio Axe-FX Thanked: 17	Maybe an Air Zone? Middle position humbuckers are kind of an unusual thing, so it's hard to give good advice. PAF Pro might be a decent choice to match the output of the Super3. www.myspace.com/councilofone

03-06-2008, 12:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Toshiro Lazy Basterd Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Port Orange, FL Posts: 4,876 Main Seven: Schecter C7 Blackjack Rig: Laney GH50L & GT8 Thanked: 9	Breed Neck. That's what I have in the neck with a Super 3 in the bridge. Um, Like Sound Files and Stuff ^_^ oh yeah, and some crappy videos too!

03-06-2008, 04:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
ibznorange Chief Officer/RHLC © Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 7,358 Real Name: Max Main Seven: Ir now Sevenless :squint: Main ERG: A Dead Cat Rig: Mesa Rectoverb Combo Thanked: 43	super 2. straight up. GREAT pickup. takes a while to get one, have to special order it, but theyre totally super badass, and sound perfect with a SD1 or super3 in the bridge. oh shit for middle position. hrm. im tempted to say a norton. not an air norton, just a norton. or try a Tonezone, or an air zone. ive liked all those in middle positions Reverse Headstocks or Bust Dude...i just got a spam email that was titled "Funky date rape trick" -Zepp88 I just got another funny email "Her pussy smiled at me" -Zepp88 Don't tell me you haven't heard of Raptor Jesus It's important that you know this information :headnod: It will decide your fate when we are pwned. -JoeOvChaos I was going KAT KAT KAT KAT and you were going KAT... chk... KAT... chk-die. -TomAwesome

Welcome to sevenstring.org! You are currently viewing the site as a guest which gives you limited access to most features.

Most ad placements do not show to registered members. Register Now!

03-06-2008, 05:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deep River ONT (summer), London ONT (school) Posts: 6,513 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: Carvin DC727 OFR Rig: JSX->XXX w/ WGS CL80 Thanked: 39 $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $budda is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	SD pearly gates? 3 cheers for free gear! "Do you like burned toast with your JAM? cuz we're on FIRE!"

03-06-2008, 08:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
ibznorange Chief Officer/RHLC © Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 7,358 Real Name: Max Main Seven: Ir now Sevenless :squint: Main ERG: A Dead Cat Rig: Mesa Rectoverb Combo Thanked: 43	just order it from a local dealer man. it will take a while, but thats gonna be the easiest

03-06-2008, 08:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
ukfswmart Far too opinionated Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 460 Real Name: Mart Main Seven: ESP LTD SC-607B w/ Kahler Rig: Nada :noway: Thanked: 0	It will also be more than twice as expensive I've a mate out in WI who shipped my Super 3 out to me last year (and the guitar it went in, years before that, actually), so I'll see if I can hit him up again

03-07-2008, 12:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
ibznorange Chief Officer/RHLC © Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 7,358 Real Name: Max Main Seven: Ir now Sevenless :squint: Main ERG: A Dead Cat Rig: Mesa Rectoverb Combo Thanked: 43	if not, shoot me a pm man, and ill see if i can work something out

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
FS: Late 80's Dimarzio Super Distortion	clnh5	Gear For Sale / Trade/ Wanted	1	02-21-2008 04:32 PM
Amp to compliment my Marshall	tonyhell	Gear & Equipment	10	11-13-2007 01:38 AM
Dimarzio D activator neck vs Dimarzio X2N	nathrizarri	Pickups, Electronics & General Tech	11	08-21-2007 05:52 AM
Is there a DiMarzio Evolution for the Neck?	mEtAlORc	Pickups, Electronics & General Tech	4	07-02-2007 09:46 AM
Dimarzio Super Distortions.	DBDbadreligion	Pickups, Electronics & General Tech	4	11-12-2006 07:03 PM


	Powered by vBulletin 3.7.2 Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. LinkBacks Enabled by vBSEO 3.1.0 "777" Logo © Darren Wilson Content © 2008 Sevenstring.org LLC - Privacy Policy Affiliate Links Directory

» Pickups, Electronics & General Tech

Neck pup to compliment DiMarzio Super 3?