Members colejustesen Posted November 10, 2012 Members Share Posted November 10, 2012 I picked up a Yamaha Pacifica 512 not too long ago and I think that I want to change out the pickups...My 912 has some custom Dimarzio pickups that sound really nice, and so I think I want to stick with them for my next options... My problem is know what pairs with what. The setup of my guitar is H/S/S and I am have a hard time figuring out what goes with what...I like the stock humbucker as it has this low mid punch that sounds great with my amp. I really wouldn't replace it, but I think I might have messed it up. I switched out the magnet for some different variations and now it is very prone to feedback. The original magnet was definitely bound by the potting wax, so I had to dislodge it to switch out the magnets... Anyway, I don't know how to remedy it [also I haven't put the stock magnet back in - which was twice as thick as the replacement magnet (I folded up a business card to fill in the gap below, which I think is allowing vibrations )].According to Dimarzio the stock pickups in my 912 are very similar to the PAF Pro and the HS-2 stacked single coils. I like this setup, but was wanting to retain that low mid punch sound from the humbucker. The Dimarzio website recommends the HS-2 pickups with either a PAF Pro, Fred, Air Classic or a Humbucker from Hell. Of those, I was thinking the Fred might be worth looking at. However, I don't know if that will give me enough push as the stock pickup...If I didn't do the Fred/HS-2/HS-2 setup, I was thinking a Super Distortion might be worth a try.So to get to the point, what stacked single coils would work best with the Super Distortion for an alder body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard for modern hard rock/alternative metal with a Marshall JCM900 MkIII amp?TL;DR - What Dimarzio pickups work the best for modern hard rock in an H/S/S format?Thanks Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diocide Posted November 10, 2012 Members Share Posted November 10, 2012 I had a Super 3 in my HSH LTD super strat and in my Jackson Warrior for a long time. I think it's a great pup for brighter guitars, because it has a slightly rolled off high end. I'm a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soundgardener75 Posted November 10, 2012 Members Share Posted November 10, 2012 I would consider those discontinued (or were they relabeled?) YJM pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gary666 Posted November 10, 2012 Members Share Posted November 10, 2012 Super distortion bridge, area 67? middle, injector neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soundgardener75 Posted November 10, 2012 Members Share Posted November 10, 2012 Originally Posted by Gary666 Super distortion bridge, area 67? middle, injector neck. Oh yeah, those Area series {censored}ing rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bumhucker Posted November 10, 2012 Members Share Posted November 10, 2012 I like the Tone Zone and D-Activator for the bridge. The TZ is very warm and packed with harmonic goodness. The D-Activator is hot, but balanced... not too much bass, mids, or treble. Kinda reminds me of a cross between a Duncan Custom and Distortion. I didn't care for the Super 3... it was too bassy and the mids sounded congested, although I tried it in a Les Paul so it could work in a brighter guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IbanezJon Posted November 11, 2012 Members Share Posted November 11, 2012 For the bridge, also give the Norton a look.. it's a combo of the Tone Zone and the Fred.. it has one Fred coil, and one TZ coil.. Fred has great treble and harmonics but can be a bit thin.. TZ has high output, huge low end but lacks treble and can be muddy in some guitars.. enter the Norton.. it's output is in between these two. Sounds like you could be happy with just a PAF Pro though.. PAF Pro and Fred are similar.. Norton and Fred are similar.. they are all in the same family.. like brothers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soundgardener75 Posted November 11, 2012 Members Share Posted November 11, 2012 Originally Posted by IbanezJon For the bridge, also give the Norton a look.. it's a combo of the Tone Zone and the Fred.. it has one Fred coil, and one TZ coil.. Fred has great treble and harmonics but can be a bit thin.. TZ has high output, huge low end but lacks treble and can be muddy in some guitars.. enter the Norton.. it's output is in between these two.Sounds like you could be happy with just a PAF Pro though.. PAF Pro and Fred are similar.. Norton and Fred are similar.. they are all in the same family.. like brothers. I had no idea that's how they designed a Norton! Thanks, I'll keep that in mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeliriumTrigger Posted November 11, 2012 Members Share Posted November 11, 2012 +1 on the Norton. If you want PAF Pro with more punch and grind, the Norton is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members colejustesen Posted November 11, 2012 Author Members Share Posted November 11, 2012 So what would you guys recommend for single coils (stacked) to match with the Norton? Which Areas would work the best? Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members colejustesen Posted November 11, 2012 Author Members Share Posted November 11, 2012 ... also thanks for the input! Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted November 11, 2012 Members Share Posted November 11, 2012 I am currently trying a PAF Pro in my SG and I am liking it a lot, it has a very warm and clear tone. I tried the Norton a while ago and hated it, the PAF Pro is a much better pickup IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members colejustesen Posted November 11, 2012 Author Members Share Posted November 11, 2012 Originally Posted by guitarbilly74 I am currently trying a PAF Pro in my SG and I am liking it a lot, it has a very warm and clear tone. I tried the Norton ae while ago and hated it, the PAF Pro is a much better pickup IMHO. The PAF Pro is a good one for sure... I kind of want a bit different tone than my 912, so I wasn't looking at the PAF Pro [but it isn't out of the question]. I was also debating a set of Wilde pickups, but the Dimarzio pickups in my 912 sound so damn good. Any suggestions on the stacked single coils?Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarbilly74 Posted November 11, 2012 Members Share Posted November 11, 2012 area 67s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members colejustesen Posted November 11, 2012 Author Members Share Posted November 11, 2012 Thanks guys, I appreciate the options... I will look into the Norton and the PAF Pro... I am assuming that the area 67s would work will with both. Also, can any of you compare the HS-2 Tto the Area 67? Thanks again! Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members colejustesen Posted November 11, 2012 Author Members Share Posted November 11, 2012 I have great things about the AT-1 too... I could do the AT-1/Cruiser Bridge/Cruiser Bridge like Andy Timmons... or would I be better off sticking with the PAF Pro/Area 67/Area 67 setup? Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HELSTRUME Posted November 11, 2012 Members Share Posted November 11, 2012 Man, what all pickups do you have now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members esizer Posted November 11, 2012 Members Share Posted November 11, 2012 I came here to say AT-1, Andy Timmons toanz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members colejustesen Posted November 12, 2012 Author Members Share Posted November 12, 2012 Originally Posted by HELSTRUME Man, what all pickups do you have now? Well I have six electrics now so I will give you the rundown...Rogue Super Strat - EMG 85/SA/SAAgile TC-1200 - Wilde L290TL/L280TNFender MIJ Contemporary Strat - Wilde L500XL/L500RYamaha Pacifica 912 - Stock Dimarzio Custom humbucker and stacked single coils [supposed to be close to a PAF Pro/HS-2/HS-2]Yamaha Pacifica 512 - right now it is stock H/S/SYamaha RGX-620Z - some cheap humbuckers from an ebay dealer Magic Dragon Online - these actually sound really damn good!As far as what I have just lying around, not being used... I have a Tonerider Generator neck, a Rockfield SWV neck, some Yamaha pickups, and the stock pickups from the MIJ Fender Strat...I would love to try some besides the Dimarzio stuff mentioned above, like a Rio Grande BBQ and a Suhr Aldrich... One of these I might give them a whirl... Originally Posted by esizer I came here to say AT-1, Andy Timmons toanz! Can you give me the rundown on what this guy is like? I love Andy's tone, but that doesn't mean that I will like his pickup...Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IbanezJon Posted November 12, 2012 Members Share Posted November 12, 2012 For info on Dimarzio's I know it's a pain in the butt signing up for new forums, but Dimarzio has a forum and the guys on there know there {censored}.. especially when it comes to Dimarzio's. AT-1, Norton or PAF Pro.. they all could work IMO.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members colejustesen Posted November 12, 2012 Author Members Share Posted November 12, 2012 For info on Dimarzio's I know it's a pain in the butt signing up for new forums, but Dimarzio has a forum and the guys on there know there {censored}.. especially when it comes to Dimarzio's. AT-1, Norton or PAF Pro.. they all could work IMO.. I love signing up for new forums... I actually looked for a forum link on Dimarzio's website, but didn't see one... Now that I know, I will just Google it! Thanks for the information Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HELSTRUME Posted November 12, 2012 Members Share Posted November 12, 2012 dimarzioforum.comYou'll get better info on duncans forum. Those guys play everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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