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The Trading Post / Re: FS/FT: A bunch of DiMarzios

« on: August 14, 2018, 02:28:13 PM »

Sure do.  Replied with a PM.

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The Pickup Place / Re: Dimarzio Fusion Edge

« on: June 30, 2018, 01:11:35 PM »

Shameless plug: I'm selling a matched set of these in great condition for $85 shipped. I soldered nuts to the baseplates to convert from direct mount to pickup rings, but otherwise not modified in any way. PM me if you're interested.

I metered them and discovered that both are around 10.5k with what looks like a double-thick magnet. Actually, I'm not convinced that the neck pickup is any different than the bridge spec-wise. I know there are a ton of other factors in trying to match them to another DiMarzio, but maybe that little bit of info will help if you want to go aftermarket instead.

And fwiw, a Fusion in the bridge reminded me of the Titan, but lower output. Open, detailed, and aggressive, with maybe a touch less mids.

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The Trading Post / Re: FS/FT: A bunch of DiMarzios

« on: June 11, 2018, 11:29:05 AM »

Price adjustment; need to move 'em!

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The Pickup Place / Is the Megadrive my Unicorn?

« on: June 08, 2018, 05:27:14 PM »

Lately I've been kind of obsessed with finding out more about this one. Everyone who had or has one speaks fondly of it.

But I'm having a hard time figuring out what it sounds like. "Like a Steve's Special, except not really" seems to sum up the descriptions I've read. The few demos I've found have been pretty one-sided; something about this pickup seems to compel reviewers to crank the gain to MEGA and wail away. I think I'm digging the 80s vibe, but want to know if there's more to it.

So, for anyone who has used the Megadrive, help a bro out and share some experiences? For example:

• How does it compare to, say, the Super Distortion? How about against the JB?
• What style(s) does it excel at?
• Are there certain woods it prefers?
• Does it clean up when you roll back the volume?
• Is it best for lead? Rhythm? Or something in-between?

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The Trading Post / FS/FT: A bunch of DiMarzios

« on: June 05, 2018, 07:13:57 PM »

$45 apiece shipped to the US.

All are black and F-spaced unless otherwise noted. All clean, with plenty of lead.

EVO 2 ON HOLD
Gravity Storm bridge Sold
PAF Joe (regular spaced)
Fusion neck Sold
Fusion bridge Sold
PAF (regular spaced; this is the classic brass-plate DP103, NOT the 36th Anniv.)

Also, a Fast Track 2 with white cover. Sold

Trades: Looking for DiMarzio humbuckers or blade singles in good to great shape.

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The Trading Post / Re: FS/FT: Dimarzio Humbuckers

« on: October 30, 2016, 10:33:39 AM »

All sold!

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The Trading Post / Re: FS: DiMarzio Titan set

« on: October 26, 2016, 10:24:42 AM »

Sold

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The Trading Post / Re: FS: DiMarzio Titan set

« on: October 18, 2016, 12:11:51 PM »

Bump and price drop to rock bottom!

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The Trading Post / FS: DiMarzio Titan set

« on: October 13, 2016, 08:01:51 PM »

For sale: A set of black DiMarzio Titans, DP258 and DP 259, both F-spaced and in near-new condition. Asking $99 for the set shipped the lower 48.

In this case, I'm only looking to sell. The only trade I might be interested in right now would be PGn in similar excellent condition. Some details and pics:

http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y388/andrew_ritchie1/Titan%20Front_zps9qh63a18.jpg
http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y388/andrew_ritchie1/Titan%20Cubes_zpsgxlzr4qp.jpg
http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y388/andrew_ritchie1/Titan%20Back_zps5jdgikuu.jpg

• This set really surprised me in that both pickups were quite versatile. The ceramic response was quicker than a PAF and the clarity outstanding, but you could easily get into classic or heavy rock territory with little effort. The bridge, when set fairly close to the strings,  reminded quite a bit of the Custom, with perhaps a more even voicing. Cool stuff.
• Very clean, with minimal scuffing on bobbins and poles. Any specks you see in the pics are flecks of wax disturbed when I raised the poles.
• Both pickups are F-spaced
• Long leads, with at most 1/2" off of stock.
• Includes the original packaging, springs, and 1 set of screws (phillip head)

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The Trading Post / FS/FT: Dimarzio Humbuckers

« on: September 20, 2016, 05:46:33 PM »

I have some humbuckers I'm not using, and would like to sell. Prices are firm, and include shipping to the lower 48, plus a set of screws and springs. If you live elsewhere, lemme know, and we might be able to work something out.

Will entertain trade offers for Duncans and DiMarzio humbuckers in similar shape.

These are also up for sale on Reverb and EBay for slightly more (nonSDUFG prices).

Evolution Neck pickup (DP165), white $42

• I bought this used in a set with an Evo 2. The neck pickup was a surprise; it's nearly as versatile as its cousin the PAF Pro and has a considerably clearer and more immediate response to pick attack.
• Very clean, with minimal scuffing on bobbins and poles.
• Standard spaced.
• A shorter 5 1/2" lead. You might need to extend for a 22-fret setup, and almost certainly will if you want to put it in an LP. Price reflects the shorter lead.

PAF Master Neck pickup (DP260), black $50 ON HOLD

• Woody yet tough sounding PAF, with a tighter voicing than the Duncan 59 or the old-out-of production DiMarzio PAF, and not quite as fat as the current 36th Anniversary neck model. All around great low-to-medium gain rock/blues pickup.
• Very clean, with minimal scuffing on bobbins.
• Standard spaced.
• 11" lead. Ends were unsoldered, not clipped.

The Breed Neck pickup (DP165), black $50

• Sounds great, with pronounced smooth mids and bass; sounds full without ever getting boomy. It makes a great bridge pickup, too, with a character similar the PAF Pro, but with more fullness and a little less slice.
• Very clean, with minimal scuffing on bobbins and poles.
• Standard spaced.
• 12" lead. Ends were unsoldered, not clipped.

Crunch Lab (DP260), black $50

• It's crunchy, growly and clear; very nearly what I was looking for. Played around with the bar both ways, and preferred the bar toward the neck.
• Excellent condition
• Standard spaced.
• 10" lead. Ends were unsoldered, not clipped.

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The Pickup Place / Re: DiMarzio in the neighborhood of the Sh-5 Custom?

« on: September 05, 2016, 07:16:27 PM »

That's good input. I honestly had been ignoring the Illuminator, mainly for my own stupid reasons (I'm not a fan of Petrucci's style, and sometimes it's hard to separate the tones from the playing). But the reviews I've read have me coming around some; it sounds like it might be more versatile than I originally thought.

Any thoughts on the difference in pick attack between the Illuminator and the Titan? That's the thing I dig like most about the Custom -- the pick attack is very present but not at all spiky.

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The Pickup Place / DiMarzio in the neighborhood of the Sh-5 Custom?

« on: September 04, 2016, 03:09:34 PM »

Which DiMarzio(s) would you place in the same neighborhood as the SH-5 Custom -- i.e. a bigger PAF-like with a ceramic-type attack, responsive to volume, and a broad frequency spread? I love the Custom's chunk and pick attack, and find its versatility really appealing.

Under consideration (but pitch outside the box if I'm missing something!):
* Titan
* Dominion
* Illuminator
* Transition
* Gravity Storm (might be way off on this one)

Just to head off the obvious "Well, just get a Custom" comments: I already have a Custom in this guitar (JS1000, trem basswood Ibby), but it isn't meshing well with the Evo neck. The Custom is going to go in another guitar, and I'd like to match brands with the Evo.

Thanks in advance!