Members lukeswall Posted August 2, 2007 Members Share Posted August 2, 2007 Just to calrify-I think you'll find the POwer's have a little more high end clarity than X2n's- WAAAAY tighter bottom end and a little more relaxed mids- The crunchies have all the mids dialed back in and a little more clarity as well on the high end. so it's the crunchies for kicking a plexi into complete non-scooped madness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcindc Posted August 2, 2007 Members Share Posted August 2, 2007 What am I to do with this 13th ass? It sorely needs kicking. in a 51 huh? Ok, I'll try it. lukeswall, great avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Puddlegum Posted August 2, 2007 Members Share Posted August 2, 2007 I wonder how it A/B's with a Bill Lawrence X500L? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Attila Posted August 2, 2007 Members Share Posted August 2, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hand Amputation Posted August 2, 2007 Members Share Posted August 2, 2007 I really really really want to try those out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members peavey_impact Posted August 2, 2007 Members Share Posted August 2, 2007 I was about to order the Power Rails when I read this. You seem to say the opposite of the descriptions on the site. Here you said the crunchies "have all the mids dialed back in", but your site description says "The midrange is relaxed- not quite a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dissy Posted August 3, 2007 Members Share Posted August 3, 2007 The Crunchy Rails have a pretty powerful midrange to my ears. Here's a quick clip I recorded with mine just plugged straight in:Crunchy Rails Those sound pretty decent, especially for the price. What guitar do you have them in/what amp are you running it through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members telesan Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 well...this review lived up to its hype:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chevette Posted August 14, 2007 Members Share Posted August 14, 2007 how well do the crunchy and power rails clean up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ej Posted August 15, 2007 Members Share Posted August 15, 2007 how well do the crunchy and power rails clean up? ya, i was wondering this myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wiseguy21690 Posted August 15, 2007 Members Share Posted August 15, 2007 I dropped a Power Rails into my Jackson DK2 a week ago, gotta say at least twelve kinds of ass. To me it was quite bassy, more than the Super Distortion it was compared to in another DK2 with the same specs. As for cleaning up, there was no grit on my clean channel, but my Vox and Fender Chorus amps make even my Dimebucker clean up perfectly so I can't tell you how it cleans up on all amps. I just love it though, it really fattens up what is usually a bright and slightly thin sounding guitar. The lows remind me of my Les Paul with a Dimebucker, very punchy, tight, and excellent for palm muting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lukeswall Posted August 30, 2007 Members Share Posted August 30, 2007 One thing though, I'm ready to step up to .10s, stringwise. something to do with the pickup? and what do you have to say about the mids? are they good for some AC/DC action or are they more of the scooped variety? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DracoAran Posted September 4, 2007 Members Share Posted September 4, 2007 Just to calrify-The Power Rails are NOT X2n clonesThe Crunchy is NOT a Lawrence clone-There's just so much you can do cosmetically with that big rail structure-I think you'll find the POwer's have a little more high end clarity than X2n's- WAAAAY tighter bottom end and a little more relaxed mids- The crunchies have all the mids dialed back in and a little more clarity as well on the high end. For one, the Power Rails has the exact same DC resistace reading as the X2N, besides the very obvious cosmetics.... And in your description, you just completely contradicted every single thing said about those 2 pickups in your website.... WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members s3_buell Posted September 4, 2007 Members Share Posted September 4, 2007 For one, the Power Rails has the exact same DC resistace reading as the X2N, besides the very obvious cosmetics....And in your description, you just completely contradicted every single thing said about those 2 pickups in your website....WTF? Pay no attention to those pesky web sales pitch details, just order. After he has your ^h^h^h er... you've received your product, he'll "make it right" if you have a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DracoAran Posted September 4, 2007 Members Share Posted September 4, 2007 Hmmm, right, how about sticking to those companies that give you full specs (resistance, magnet type, resonant peak, output in mV), clips, EQ graphs, and several lines of specific descriptive terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted September 4, 2007 Members Share Posted September 4, 2007 Hmmm, right, how about sticking to those companies that give you full specs (resistance, magnet type, resonant peak, output in mV), clips, EQ graphs, and several lines of specific descriptive terms. Have fun spending 3x as much $. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DracoAran Posted September 4, 2007 Members Share Posted September 4, 2007 Have fun spending 3x as much $. Most Seymour Duncan forum members pay an average of $35 to $45 for used Duncans or Dimarzios. And the product (built in USA with tighter QA) is always a straight shot, because you know what you're getting, and it's hard to damage a pickup with normal use. Noobs with a soldering iron and spare magnets, that's a different issue, but yeah... So, I don't get your point man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted September 4, 2007 Members Share Posted September 4, 2007 Most Seymour Duncan forum members pay an average of $35 to $45 for used Duncans or Dimarzios. And the product (built in USA with tighter QA) is always a straight shot, because you know what you're getting, and it's hard to damage a pickup with normal use. Noobs with a soldering iron and spare magnets, that's a different issue, but yeah...So, I don't get your point man.My point is that you're trolling an on-topic post. If you like your Duncans, I don't see why you're bothering those who like something different. My other point would be that I'd rather take a chance buying a new (returnable) pickup with a company I've had good experiences with, and who makes excellent products, than take a shot in the dark at a pickup that may or may not be damaged that is being sold for the sole reason the former owner didn't like it. Personally, I'd take a Fat PAF over any Duncan I've heard, price notwithstanding. The discount is only icing on the cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DracoAran Posted September 4, 2007 Members Share Posted September 4, 2007 My point is that you're trolling an on-topic post. If you like your Duncans, I don't see why you're bothering those who like something different.My other point would be that I'd rather take a chance buying a new (returnable) pickup with a company I've had good experiences with, and who makes excellent products, than take a shot in the dark at a pickup that may or may not be damaged that is being sold for the sole reason the former owner didn't like it.Personally, I'd take a Fat PAF over any Duncan I've heard, price notwithstanding. The discount is only icing on the cake. You're gonna hate me for this, but I think you just sounded like a total fanboy. Do a search of my posts and come back to me, and tell me that I like to troll (?). My input was actually on topic, as a direct reference to a comment from Jay himself, at GFS. I don't see why you take it personal, since I am critizicing the actual manufacturer (who I've bought from in the past), and not even the product itself. In other words, it is aimed at the vague website sales pitch, and the big contradiction put forth by the actual owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted September 4, 2007 Members Share Posted September 4, 2007 You're gonna hate me for this, but I think you just sounded like a total fanboy.Fine. Please provide the part where I sound like a fanboi, and I'll be happy to explain. Do a search of my posts and come back to me, and tell me that I like to troll (?).I didn't say you were a regular, but that you were (are) trolling this thread. We all do it for fun from time to time; just don't tell Mazi My input was actually on topic, as a direct reference to a comment from Jay himself, at GFS.Your comments are in response, but fail to directly address the subject matter of his posts. The troll comment is more in response to the manner which you responded to a fellow forumite, rather than your response to Jay. It may be simple sarcasm, but it comes across as trolling. See below for disclaimer. I don't see why you take it personal, since I am critizicing the actual manufacturer (who I've bought from in the past), and not even the product itself.I didn't get that from your post. It sounds to me like you are banging on the product. I'm not taking it personally; I just don't see what you see in used/ abused Duncans for the same price as a new, comparable product. In other words, it is aimed at the vague website sales pitch, and the big contradiction put forth by the actual owner.I can see your POV on the marketing hype (please post clips, a tone chart, anything, Jay), but again fail to see any contradiction. For what it's worth, I'm working on 20 hours of sleep over six days, so I'm a bit cranky. DA, not trying to start a fight with ya', just calling it like I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flyby Posted September 4, 2007 Members Share Posted September 4, 2007 The Crunchy Rails have a pretty powerful midrange to my ears. Here's a quick clip I recorded with mine just plugged straight in: Crunchy Rails Sounds Good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crappymonkey Posted September 5, 2007 Members Share Posted September 5, 2007 I have a set of these pups waiting to go into my BC Rich Bich that I'm currently refinishing. I was hoping to have it done by now but it's taking me alot longer than I thought it would I wanna hear these babies wail This was the guitar before: This is what it will look like with the power rails (just imagine it with a glossy clear coat on the body, a neck, and some strings ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MorganBucks Posted September 5, 2007 Members Share Posted September 5, 2007 Wow, those Crunchies and your playing sound hot! Anyone have a clip of the Power Rails ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jay112 Posted September 5, 2007 Members Share Posted September 5, 2007 hey are these any good for floyds because they are rails? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members peavey_impact Posted September 5, 2007 Members Share Posted September 5, 2007 hey are these any good for floyds because they are rails? cheers Sure they are. I recorded this - http://www.soundclick.com/bands/songInfo.cfm?bandID=738627&songID=5671521 with this Floyd equipped guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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