Organic sounding Super Distortion, does it exists?

[50WPLEXI]

I'm really digging the sound/output of the Super Distortion. If I had to make an improvement on it, I'd make it just a bit more organic/PAF sounding. Is there a pickup out there that combines both well?

 

[LeftyF2003]

My vote would be for the Seymour Duncan Screamin' Demon. Similar to the SD but based on the Pearly Gates.

 

[questionman]

The old DP-90s from the 70s/80s. Have a set in my Custom, a little on the quieter side, but sound great.

 

[bassmannlespaulman]

Might not be the pickup. ..Change the bridge to a nickel plated steel bridge with brass saddles & to a aluminum tailpiece ..that will make some of the woodiness come out

 

[50WPLEXI]

Might not be the pickup. ..Change the bridge to a nickel plated steel bridge with brass saddles & to a aluminum tailpiece ..that will make some of the woodiness come out

Kinda have that already, plus when I use a PAF type pickup it's there. I love the SD, just looking for something with a twist!

 

[jbash]

Find an old one from the 70s without wax. Manlius makes a clone.

 

[indeedido]

I've always wondered what the Manlius would sound and feel like. I like the current Super Distortion but would like to explore the Manlius.

 

[Ed hunter]

A "More organic super d" would be the duncan custom SH-5

 

[C Squared]

Dimarzio AT-1 or Al Di Bridge

 

[J-Dizzle]

One trick I heard is to replace the ceramic magnet with an Alnico 8.

 

[Ed hunter]

One trick I heard is to replace the ceramic magnet with an Alnico 8.

This is a real good inexpensive way to work with what you have
the only slight issue is dimarzio's glues the magnets on the super d
with a strange rubbery glue??
I still prefer the duncan sh5 with its ceramic or a A8

 

[AJK1]

I'm really digging the sound/output of the Super Distortion. If I had to make an improvement on it, I'd make it just a bit more organic/PAF sounding. Is there a pickup out there that combines both well?

Why don't you email Dimarzio and see what they say
I've emailed them a few times and they've been really helpful

 

[JLT73]

talk to James at rewind.

I bought his version of a 70s super distortion set and they are simply amazing. They are very organic sounding

 

[Ed hunter]

also manilus make a super d clone that is a lot more "organic"
but still very similar to the original
http://www.manliusguitar.com/products/70s-super-d-bridge

 

[Ed hunter]

Why don't you email Dimarzio and see what they say
I've emailed them a few times and they've been really helpful

That is actually a good idea! steve blucher will have a idea or two
here is their number,
Phone718) 981-9286

 

[Toogy]

Seymour Duncan Alternative 8

 

[DADGAD]

Pretty sure the amp will have a big effect on the final tone. What are you using?

 

[DavidRamey]

Talk to James at Rewind. He has great service and can fix you up with anything you need as far as pickups goes.

 

[cooljuk]

talk to James at rewind.

I bought his version of a 70s super distortion set and they are simply amazing. They are very organic sounding

Thanks, man! It's funny because I actually tried to talk 50WPlexi into trying those same pickups before you bought them!

Wire/alloys have a great deal to do with the treble and midrange profiles of the Super Distortion style pickup voicing. I've never found an easy mod to make a new SD sound like an old SD or even to make an old SD have a more open/breathy clarity. Ground-up-build seems to be the solution.

 

[JLT73]

Thanks, man! It's funny because I actually tried to talk 50WPlexi into trying those same pickups before you bought them!

Wire/alloys have a great deal to do with the treble and midrange profiles of the Super Distortion style pickup voicing. I've never found an easy mod to make a new SD sound like an old SD or even to make an old SD have a more open/breathy clarity. Ground-up-build seems to be the solution.

Well I am glad that I got them! I love super distortions. They just fit what I expect to hear. That being said your version exceeds any expectation that I have ever had for a SD pup. These are so organic and 3d sounding. It's truly everything I have ever wanted in a pickup.