My last post was about ordering two new pickups for my Strat-model custom guitar. I had 3 Seymour Duncans, but I didn't like the JBjr in the bridge position and the Little 59 in the middle.
I did like the Little 59 in the neck position, so I decided to keep it there. My goal was to make a R&R machine, but I didn't want the pu's to be too hot on this guitar. And since I've been dying to play the Dimarzio Chopper and the Injector, well...why not take the chance?
I decided on the bridge version of the Injector for middle position because of the increased output and decreased high end, compared to the neck version specs. I actually use the middle pickup a lot on it's own and that I don't like position 2 and 4 all that much in general. Fortunately for me, since there had been a slight mixup at the shop aparently cause pos2&4 are now out of phase
Got to get that fixed this week, but that won't be a problem.
As far as the pickups on their own, the Chopper (bridge) sound exactly like I knew it would. I think if you're an experienced player, you can watch youtube vids on these pickups and get a fairly acurate idea as how they would sound. That is, if you pick similar guitars and know the amps they use.
Anyway, that worked for me with both pickups although the Injector was a bit of a gamble, because obviously it'd be used in the bridge position mainly.
How they sound? I use a samp-ash bodied guitar, with a birdseye maple neck and ebony fretboard. Amp-wise I use a Kemper with different amp profiles, mainly vintage Marshall, Fender, but also Evil Robot Phil X custom and Splawn amps. Just to give you an idea of the setting and overal vibe.
Like I stated, the Chopper is the Chopper. For some reason or other it usually sounds more or less the same. Which is not a bad thing! It has great character and the pup is aptly named I think. Great pickup for R&R, Blues(Rock), Fusion and more. For metal not so much.
The Injector is an interesting one. Like I said, I use it a lot on it's own and it doesn't disappoint. It can be a bit harsh depending on your amp and settings. For example if you use some old Marshall, you might want to dial down the high end or presence.
The pups are very responsive and make me want to play more. And oddly enough, they go really wel together! In my opinion anyway. The unlikely combo sounds well balanced together in volume and tone. When switching pu's during playing you'd hear a difference in sound, but in a natural way. Like on a great Strat or Les Paul.
I doubt this is going to be useful to anyone, but I though to tell about my initial findings nonetheless.
Apologies for the long story
