DiMarzio neck pickups

The_Sentry · 02-07-2010, 04:15 AM

Hey, for those that use DiMarzio (or however the hell it's spelled)...

What's a good neck pickup? I'm halfway considering something that measures between 8.0 to 8.5k ohms resistance. I like A5 pups in the neck, but I'm not picky. It also needs 4 conductor wiring....

Saiko · 02-07-2010, 08:06 AM

Their PAF Pros are really nice, especially with a Super Distortion in the bridge or another similar high-output ceramic. They are Alnico 5 and measure around 8.4k. That and the regular PAF are the only 2 I have tried in the neck, of course the PAF is lower resistance than you want. I wish I had a sound demo but I change my DiMarzios out of my LP Studio for EMGs. Honestly, I might switch back since I already have 3 other EMG-equipped guitars, DiMarzio makes decent pickups.

The_Sentry · 02-07-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Saiko

Their PAF Pros are really nice, especially with a Super Distortion in the bridge or another similar high-output ceramic. They are Alnico 5 and measure around 8.4k. That and the regular PAF are the only 2 I have tried in the neck, of course the PAF is lower resistance than you want. I wish I had a sound demo but I change my DiMarzios out of my LP Studio for EMGs. Honestly, I might switch back since I already have 3 other EMG-equipped guitars, DiMarzio makes decent pickups.

Yeah, I haven't decided what to do as of yet. I'm lookin' for something to match that Zhanbucker bridge pup I've got. (I may ask to get a Woodbucker, but a Dimarzio pup is only 70 bucks so it's very tempting...)

Deftone · 02-07-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Sentry

Hey, for those that use DiMarzio (or however the hell it's spelled)...

What's a good neck pickup? I'm halfway considering something that measures between 8.0 to 8.5k ohms resistance. I like A5 pups in the neck, but I'm not picky. It also needs 4 conductor wiring....

We were thinking the same thing, Sentry. You got me thinking about it in your coil tapping post.

Lungo · 02-07-2010, 01:50 PM

PAF Pro is an excellent pickup.

Another one that shouldn't be overlooked is the Humbucker From Hell. If you don't use the neck pickup very often because it seems too muddy, you'd like this one.

What guitar are we talking about?

jonesy · 02-07-2010, 01:56 PM

PAF Joe DP213 8.2K

The_Sentry · 02-07-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jonesy

PAF Joe DP213 8.2K

Perfect!

Thanks, Jonesy!

jonesy · 02-07-2010, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Sentry

Perfect!

Thanks, Jonesy!

No problem, your welcome...hope that works out good for you

scoobyzjr · 02-07-2010, 03:39 PM

The PAF Pro is one of my favorite neck pickups. I am not a fan of the Air Norton, though - too thin for my taste. The PAF Pro is just a little thicker.

The_Sentry · 02-07-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Lungo

PAF Pro is an excellent pickup.

Another one that shouldn't be overlooked is the Humbucker From Hell. If you don't use the neck pickup very often because it seems too muddy, you'd like this one.

What guitar are we talking about?

Epi LP Standard. It's a good player and all...but I've got a killer handwound in another guitar I'd like to find a decent mate for. I'm lookin' for something I can apply a 500k push/pull to for the neck that won't cost me an arm and a leg. *I've also got some plans for the pickups that are in it now!*

lp_junkie · 02-08-2010, 09:20 PM

Another vote for the PAF Pro, I've used them for a long time probably 20 years and like them the best for my neck pup.

JLT73 · 02-08-2010, 10:44 PM

The Humbucker from Hell is a pretty nice neck pup

EEF13 · 02-08-2010, 10:47 PM

Humbucker From Hell, Paf Pro, Paf Joe, Air Norton, Air Classic.

Junior Silva · 02-10-2010, 02:43 PM

The Humbucker from Hell is a excelent PAF-style pickup.Very clean, open and bright. I put the Superdistortion/From Hell combo in a Epi LP Standard....sounds great!!! The From Hell is one of the most beautiful clean sounds that I ever heard from a humbucker.....(I think in a Seymour Duncan Jazz as a reference).

I have a Air Norton on the neck position on my Ibanez RG and I like it more to play modern sounds. Air Norton sounds cool with hi-gain amps.

jumpinjackf1ash · 02-10-2010, 11:06 PM

36th anniversary all the way. i can send you a video of me playing it thru my Kustom Coupe '36 if you'd like. that pickups got some sooooooul

Goldtop75 · 02-11-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Sentry

What's a good neck pickup? I'm halfway considering something that measures between 8.0 to 8.5k ohms resistance. I like A5 pups in the neck, but I'm not picky. It also needs 4 conductor wiring....

PAF Joe.

But you didn't specify what format? Single coil sized? or full humbucker?

The EJ Customs are also nice. as are the 36th anniversary PAFs.

For single coil sized hums, i like the Pro Track very much.

The_Sentry · 02-12-2010, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Goldtop75

PAF Joe.

But you didn't specify what format? Single coil sized? or full humbucker?

The EJ Customs are also nice. as are the 36th anniversary PAFs.

For single coil sized hums, i like the Pro Track very much.

Humbucker *in the pictured Epi*

It will be matched against a killer A2 bridge pup that measured at 9.1 k ohms resistance.

frehley76 · 02-12-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jumpinjackf1ash

36th anniversary all the way. I can send you a video of me playing it thru my kustom coupe '36 if you'd like. That pickups got some sooooooul

+1!

Zhangliqun · 04-13-2010, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Sentry

Hey, for those that use DiMarzio (or however the hell it's spelled)...

What's a good neck pickup? I'm halfway considering something that measures between 8.0 to 8.5k ohms resistance. I like A5 pups in the neck, but I'm not picky. It also needs 4 conductor wiring....

Why so hot (esp with A5)? Do you do a lot of strumming or do you play a lot of fat single note lines?

JohnnyWalker · 05-04-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jumpinjackf1ash

36th anniversary all the way. i can send you a video of me playing it thru my Kustom Coupe '36 if you'd like. that pickups got some sooooooul

+1 on the 36th ann.

Goldtop75 · 05-04-2010, 11:03 PM

*edit: I cannot believe I didn't see that I had already posted a reply previously... *DOH!*

lhrocker · 05-04-2010, 11:06 PM

Air Norton - soooooooo smoooootttthhhh

EEF13 · 05-04-2010, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by lhrocker

Air Norton - soooooooo smoooootttthhhh

yup

ASG · 05-10-2010, 10:11 AM

If you really need to get a DM get a 36th Ani

otherwise if you can wait for a wind go get a Shed PAF Daddy or Shed Zep imo

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Saiko Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,232 Thanks: 36 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: DiMarzio neck pickups Their PAF Pros are really nice, especially with a Super Distortion in the bridge or another similar high-output ceramic. They are Alnico 5 and measure around 8.4k. That and the regular PAF are the only 2 I have tried in the neck, of course the PAF is lower resistance than you want. I wish I had a sound demo but I change my DiMarzios out of my LP Studio for EMGs. Honestly, I might switch back since I already have 3 other EMG-equipped guitars, DiMarzio makes decent pickups.

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Lungo Bartlett Retrospec Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 3,642 Thanks: 57 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Re: DiMarzio neck pickups PAF Pro is an excellent pickup. Another one that shouldn't be overlooked is the Humbucker From Hell. If you don't use the neck pickup very often because it seems too muddy, you'd like this one. What guitar are we talking about?

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scoobyzjr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,079 Thanks: 17 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Re: DiMarzio neck pickups The PAF Pro is one of my favorite neck pickups. I am not a fan of the Air Norton, though - too thin for my taste. The PAF Pro is just a little thicker.

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lp_junkie Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 10,561 Thanks: 66 Thanked 238 Times in 53 Posts	Re: DiMarzio neck pickups Another vote for the PAF Pro, I've used them for a long time probably 20 years and like them the best for my neck pup. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- Shane Just a guitar bum...........

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JLT73 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cedar Lake, Indiana Posts: 272 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 2 Posts	Re: DiMarzio neck pickups The Humbucker from Hell is a pretty nice neck pup

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EEF13 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 8,406 Thanks: 307 Thanked 656 Times in 260 Posts	Re: DiMarzio neck pickups Humbucker From Hell, Paf Pro, Paf Joe, Air Norton, Air Classic.

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Junior Silva Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Taquaritinga/SP - Brasil Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: DiMarzio neck pickups The Humbucker from Hell is a excelent PAF-style pickup.Very clean, open and bright. I put the Superdistortion/From Hell combo in a Epi LP Standard....sounds great!!! The From Hell is one of the most beautiful clean sounds that I ever heard from a humbucker.....(I think in a Seymour Duncan Jazz as a reference). I have a Air Norton on the neck position on my Ibanez RG and I like it more to play modern sounds. Air Norton sounds cool with hi-gain amps.

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jumpinjackf1ash Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 532 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: DiMarzio neck pickups 36th anniversary all the way. i can send you a video of me playing it thru my Kustom Coupe '36 if you'd like. that pickups got some sooooooul __________________ "Dude...you suck at guitar...lol"

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lhrocker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 740 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: DiMarzio neck pickups Air Norton - soooooooo smoooootttthhhh

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ASG Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Magic Land of OZ Posts: 572 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: DiMarzio neck pickups If you really need to get a DM get a 36th Ani otherwise if you can wait for a wind go get a Shed PAF Daddy or Shed Zep imo

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