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I've installed a Dimarzio Evolution in my alder strat and like it, however find it has more high end fizz than what I'm used to with EMGs. The Evo 2 claims to have less 4-5khz and slightly more midrange, but is also a bit lower in output. I'm concerned it won't be as tight as the normal...

I got mine. I do like it but it does the Dark Glass BK sound and unless you like that then don't spend the money. The EQ makes it very versatile in terms of where it sits but the core tone remains the same as the other BK pedals (I've owned B3, B7 and ultra, all latest versions). I've...

Thanks. I also really like 2x12s, my favourite so far is the Recto 2x12. I genuinely prefer it to the oversize 4x12 having had both. My bandmate isn't getting any bites on his Laney TT412 that make it worth selling as a whole. Its V30 loaded, so the other option is to just rehouse the...

Is this a new build one? Is it closed back or 3 piece? Does it have 4x12 style side handles or have you gone for a closed box with a handle on top like a Mesa 2x12? I had an old Super Fat Boy I bought used several years ago with 3 piece back that didn't hold it together with high volume and a...

Thanks for posting this test. Have you tried it into a bigger power amp?

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Yeah I've got one on order. I briefly had a B7K but sent it back because this got announced within my returns period. If you're in the UK I'd definitely recommend Bass Direct as good guys to deal with. There is an XLR out on the ultra, the only thing missing is the parallel out. For...

Well built but harsher sounding than the Mesa OS. I've had both and preferred the Mesa, even with a Blackstar S1 EL34 head. I had the straight versions of both cabs. The Blackstar has a Marshall style angled baffle where's the Mesa was straight. Also speakers are different as you'll be aware.

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I've tried it in PRS CU22 (mahogany/maple) PRS SC (built like a Les Paul basically) and Fender Strat (alder, maple neck/rosewood board). In drop B/C# tuning. On all of them I like either 81 or 85 in the bridge and 81 neck. I don't really like the 85 neck if I'm honest. I prefer another 81...

They sound different in different guitars in my experience. If you get standard 9v EMGs try them with and without the tone pot. Without the tone pot is a little more aggressive sounding. I prefer no tone pot personally. I have no idea if this works on the X series because I've never used them.

There's a difference. I use a real cab setup (Matrix GT1000FX into Mesa 2x12). Flicking between the new preamp tube models and the old ones there is a difference in how the low end reacts to strong palm mutes, I find it noticeable feel wise at high volume levels. I have removed dynamic depth...

Thanks for this. I bought a creamback H this year but wish I'd bought an M. I think the M65 sounds great here.

Hey guys, With humbuckers I find I prefer pro steels for a bit more clarity. However I'm now playing a stock Alder/maple board US Jazz tuned B F# B E, and wondering if nickels will work out to give some more midrange and less highs at source, without making the low B sound too muddy...

Has anyone experimented with this to see if it makes any meaningful difference? Some guitars, one example being an SG with pick guard, have quite an angle on the bridge pickup whereas other guitars maintain the pickups parallel with strings. This is what I mean - Uneven vs...