Members HumanFuseBen Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 I think this pickup flippin' rocks hard. Great level of output, excellent for rhythms or leads, big bass without being flubby, and a healthy amount of pick attack. More people should be using this pickup! This is a song by my old band Human Fuse called Kenny Jihad. The original had vocals, but they were never recorded (looooong story!). This song is in drop Ab tuning, so you can really hear how the pickup handles those LOW notes. Playing through my EVH 5150 III with an EQ in the loop. No boosts or noise gates. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wok Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 What are your EQ settings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wok Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 What are your EQ settings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chrisjd Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 From what I could tell, it sounds good. How would you compare/rate the custom compared to the d-sonic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chrisjd Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 From what I could tell, it sounds good. How would you compare/rate the custom compared to the d-sonic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NinjaRaf Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Sounds awesome. Im pretty interested in the 6 string version of that pickup, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NinjaRaf Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Sounds awesome. Im pretty interested in the 6 string version of that pickup, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ENdtime Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Originally Posted by NinjaRaf Sounds awesome. Im pretty interested in the 6 string version of that pickup, too. Oh really? ;-) I gots one that I'd sell.I have a couple of the Custom5, custom, custom custom, etc.. Definitely my favorite S.D wind.. And I feel I'm on a mission to shut anyone who says the custom 5 sucks cause it has "scooped" mids.. They are idiots and likely never tried the pickup.. Lol. Cause it's not scooped sounding at all. They just looked at the pickup chart and decided they know what it sounds like. Magnets make a difference, but not that big, and you'll hear some people say the alnico 2 version has too much mids! Haha. And I'm obviously not referring to you Raf, but I'm preemptive striking at anyone who scoffs at my next suggestion to you.. Which is, I believe your guitars are mahogany, right? In that case the Custom 5 is just about perfecT in mahogany guitars.. It's still gets as {censored}ing metal as anyone needs. Nice balance of tight lows, but it's output still allows some dynamics, so if you want to get a more rounded doomy chords, you can get there by changing pick attack to a softer more muted attack. Some pickups will still just force an aggressive sound when you soften your attack, this will It does mid gain great and prolly has the best cleans out of any higher output bridge humbucker.. The regular custom is nice in mahogany as well, but it has a bit more bass and the highs can get a little screechy.. But not always. I've only had the problem in a Basswood Ibanez to be honest. And overall, that pickup and a having a couple different magnets on hand will work in just about any situation.So yeah, I got one....LolololololAnd sounds great as always, Ben..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ENdtime Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Originally Posted by NinjaRaf Sounds awesome. Im pretty interested in the 6 string version of that pickup, too. Oh really? ;-) I gots one that I'd sell.I have a couple of the Custom5, custom, custom custom, etc.. Definitely my favorite S.D wind.. And I feel I'm on a mission to shut anyone who says the custom 5 sucks cause it has "scooped" mids.. They are idiots and likely never tried the pickup.. Lol. Cause it's not scooped sounding at all. They just looked at the pickup chart and decided they know what it sounds like. Magnets make a difference, but not that big, and you'll hear some people say the alnico 2 version has too much mids! Haha. And I'm obviously not referring to you Raf, but I'm preemptive striking at anyone who scoffs at my next suggestion to you.. Which is, I believe your guitars are mahogany, right? In that case the Custom 5 is just about perfecT in mahogany guitars.. It's still gets as {censored}ing metal as anyone needs. Nice balance of tight lows, but it's output still allows some dynamics, so if you want to get a more rounded doomy chords, you can get there by changing pick attack to a softer more muted attack. Some pickups will still just force an aggressive sound when you soften your attack, this will It does mid gain great and prolly has the best cleans out of any higher output bridge humbucker.. The regular custom is nice in mahogany as well, but it has a bit more bass and the highs can get a little screechy.. But not always. I've only had the problem in a Basswood Ibanez to be honest. And overall, that pickup and a having a couple different magnets on hand will work in just about any situation.So yeah, I got one....LolololololAnd sounds great as always, Ben..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeliriumTrigger Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 The Custom 5 is a great pickup. My favorite Duncan bridge pickup by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeliriumTrigger Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 The Custom 5 is a great pickup. My favorite Duncan bridge pickup by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HumanFuseBen Posted January 4, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 How about another taste of weird music and Duncan pickups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HumanFuseBen Posted January 4, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 How about another taste of weird music and Duncan pickups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HumanFuseBen Posted January 4, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 How about another taste of weird music and Duncan pickups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HumanFuseBen Posted January 4, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 How about another taste of weird music and Duncan pickups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ShaneV2 Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 My favorite pickup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ShaneV2 Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 My favorite pickup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HumanFuseBen Posted January 4, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Originally Posted by Chrisjd From what I could tell, it sounds good. How would you compare/rate the custom compared to the d-sonic? well, its really just a much different pickup. The Custom is voiced more traditionally, although don't let that make you think its vintage. It may be hotter than the D Sonic, and it is definitely a thicker, beefier tone. The D Sonic is clear and lean, and the Custom is thick and dirty if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HumanFuseBen Posted January 4, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Originally Posted by Chrisjd From what I could tell, it sounds good. How would you compare/rate the custom compared to the d-sonic? well, its really just a much different pickup. The Custom is voiced more traditionally, although don't let that make you think its vintage. It may be hotter than the D Sonic, and it is definitely a thicker, beefier tone. The D Sonic is clear and lean, and the Custom is thick and dirty if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chrisjd Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Originally Posted by HumanFuseBen well, its really just a much different pickup. The Custom is voiced more traditionally, although don't let that make you think its vintage. It may be hotter than the D Sonic, and it is definitely a thicker, beefier tone. The D Sonic is clear and lean, and the Custom is thick and dirty if that helps. Interesting. So what do you prefer for the seven string? Which one has more growl and bark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chrisjd Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Originally Posted by HumanFuseBen well, its really just a much different pickup. The Custom is voiced more traditionally, although don't let that make you think its vintage. It may be hotter than the D Sonic, and it is definitely a thicker, beefier tone. The D Sonic is clear and lean, and the Custom is thick and dirty if that helps. Interesting. So what do you prefer for the seven string? Which one has more growl and bark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DET1973 Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 MARKED FOR LATER!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DET1973 Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 MARKED FOR LATER!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HumanFuseBen Posted January 4, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Originally Posted by Chrisjd Interesting. So what do you prefer for the seven string? Which one has more growl and bark? hmm.... it would really depend on what someone was wanting to use it for, honestly. For me, playing and writing mostly prog-ish heavy fusion-y stuff, i feel like the D Sonic is more ME, more my sound if that makes sense. I do love this Custom though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HumanFuseBen Posted January 4, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Originally Posted by Chrisjd Interesting. So what do you prefer for the seven string? Which one has more growl and bark? hmm.... it would really depend on what someone was wanting to use it for, honestly. For me, playing and writing mostly prog-ish heavy fusion-y stuff, i feel like the D Sonic is more ME, more my sound if that makes sense. I do love this Custom though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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