Looking for a handwound pickup similar to a Super Distortion

[djpatb]

Which boutique maker offers something similar to a DiMarzio Super Distortion? ...for that big fat 70's rock sound...tight bottom, fat mids and crunch. Just trying to see if there's something with the same vibe, but maybe a bit more organic. Thanks.

 

[moltenmetalburn]

Most of them will make something comparable. You'll have to read the descriptions as I only use high output metal voiced pickups. Here are some options:


http://motorcitypickups.com/

http://www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk/mai ... s.php?cat=

http://www.smitspickups.com/

http://www.guitarforcepickups.com/products

http://www.wcrguitar.com/

http://www.highorderpickups.com/

http://www.norcalguitars.com/hb.html

 

[rupe]

Why not just use the Super Distortion if that's the sound you want?

 

[djpatb]

Why not just use the Super Distortion if that's the sound you want?

Well, it's not all the way there for me. Like I said, I'm looking for the same kinda vibe, but more organic. Plus, I'd like to get something w/ a vintage braided lead, and a nickel cover. DiMarzio doesn't offer those options.

 

[rupe]

Why not just use the Super Distortion if that's the sound you want?

Well, it's not all the way there for me. Like I said, I'm looking for the same kinda vibe, but more organic. Plus, I'd like to get something w/ a vintage braided lead, and a nickel cover. DiMarzio doesn't offer those options.

Got ya. The BK Warpig has a similar eq curve and is said to have more clarity than most other high output buckers...might be worth trying.

 

[djpatb]

I'd be more into the SD if it would clean up better, and maybe be a little bit less compressed...but I love the fat mids and the sizzle on top.

 

[AmpliFIRE]

Do you need a ceramic magnet?

 

[Anonymous]

Why not just use the Super Distortion if that's the sound you want?

Well, it's not all the way there for me. Like I said, I'm looking for the same kinda vibe, but more organic. Plus, I'd like to get something w/ a vintage braided lead, and a nickel cover. DiMarzio doesn't offer those options.

Got ya. The BK Warpig has a similar eq curve and is said to have more clarity than most other high output buckers...might be worth trying.

Man... the BK Warpig has 1.5 times the DC resistance of a Super Distortion. Can't imagine they'd sound too close...

Steve

 

[Anonymous]

Why not just use the Super Distortion if that's the sound you want?

Well, it's not all the way there for me. Like I said, I'm looking for the same kinda vibe, but more organic. Plus, I'd like to get something w/ a vintage braided lead, and a nickel cover. DiMarzio doesn't offer those options.

I'm confused. The SD sounds pretty organic to me... How does it not sound organic to you? Just wonder what you mean...

Steve

 

[rupe]

Why not just use the Super Distortion if that's the sound you want?

Well, it's not all the way there for me. Like I said, I'm looking for the same kinda vibe, but more organic. Plus, I'd like to get something w/ a vintage braided lead, and a nickel cover. DiMarzio doesn't offer those options.

Got ya. The BK Warpig has a similar eq curve and is said to have more clarity than most other high output buckers...might be worth trying.

Man... the BK Warpig has 1.5 times the DC resistance of a Super Distortion. Can't imagine they'd sound too close...

Steve

DC resistance does not measure "hotness" or output although it can be a decent indicator (a Dimarzio X2N is waaaay hotter than a Tone Zone but has a lower DC resistance)...I know you know that. Two "hot" pickups with a similar eq curve would have a better chance of sounding similar than two pickups with the same resistance but different eq curves.

Organic is a terrible term to use for guitar tone since there's nothing remotely organic about any of it...perhaps it would be better suited for describing acoustics. I took it to mean that he's looking for something more dynamic/less compressed (seems to be how its typically used).

 

[djpatb]

Yes, what Rupe said. I meant more open, more "alive"...if that makes any sense.
Organic = bad habit I've picked from reading forum posts over the years. Haha.