SSH+ vs DSH+

[metalmaniac93]

Does anyone have any experience with these 2 pickups? I did order the DSH+ for an Ibanez Prestige RG3120 (Mahogany Body/Maple Top) and wondering what the tonal differences are between the two as far as bass/mids/treble. I had the Tone Zone in there, the Super Distortion and a JB and could not get the soound I wanted. Could someone also explain the differences between the SSV and DSV neck PUs. I might replace the DiMarzio Air Norton, but it will be hard to do since that PU sounds good.

 

[luxxtone]

The only difference is the "D" series has two rows of screws, instead of one row screws and one row slugs. Just smooths the top end a little and a touch rounder, not much difference.

 

[university81]

i had a DSH/DSV set for a little while, cool pickups in a prestige sz1220 (mahogany body/maple top , PRS style guitar), it seemed to lack the cut or bite and to some extent warmth for me, i replaced it with a BKP mule in the bridge which is less output more PAF style and been really happy ever since,

i think the DSH pickups would probably be a better match in more strat styled guitar than what i had it in, Suhr use SSH in mahogany style guitars from what I've seen in the catalogue, if i had the choice again i'd probably try out the SSH or SSV+ for the bridge position,

The DSV in the neck wasn't anything special really, seemed to lack body for want of a better word, what i got from the set was it was very clear and defined with a sort of single coil type of clarity/response to some extent, but didn't have the presence or warmth i was looking for particulary - i've since found i'm more into the PAF vibe or slightly hot rodded PAF , and i love p90s in the neck position so i ordered a BG pickup pure 90 for the neck

I would keep the air norton in the neck if i were you, and look carefully into your options for a bridge pickup, a lot of great hand wound stuff out there, just have some idea of what you want/looking for, i've had great results with BKP so i would probably look into their stuff again , they have a great website with tone examples:

http://www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk/main/

the DSV+ i put into my all mahogany PRS SE however absolutely smokes tho, for me it seems the perfect pickup for what i do in that guitar

 

[metalmaniac93]

Thanks for the info. I do have a pair of Holy Diver BKPs in a Alder Bolt On. They sound great for lead playing and I have played them through the Bogner XTC 101B, Engl Savage, and Shiva.

 

[van hellion]

i had a DSH/DSV set for a little while, cool pickups in a prestige sz1220 (mahogany body/maple top , PRS style guitar), it seemed to lack the cut or bite and to some extent warmth for me, i replaced it with a BKP mule in the bridge which is less output more PAF style and been really happy ever since,

i think the DSH pickups would probably be a better match in more strat styled guitar than what i had it in, Suhr use SSH in mahogany style guitars from what I've seen in the catalogue, if i had the choice again i'd probably try out the SSH or SSV+ for the bridge position,

The DSV in the neck wasn't anything special really, seemed to lack body for want of a better word, what i got from the set was it was very clear and defined with a sort of single coil type of clarity/response to some extent, but didn't have the presence or warmth i was looking for particulary - i've since found i'm more into the PAF vibe or slightly hot rodded PAF , and i love p90s in the neck position so i ordered a BG pickup pure 90 for the neck

I would keep the air norton in the neck if i were you, and look carefully into your options for a bridge pickup, a lot of great hand wound stuff out there, just have some idea of what you want/looking for, i've had great results with BKP so i would probably look into their stuff again , they have a great website with tone examples:

http://www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk/main/

the DSV+ i put into my all mahogany PRS SE however absolutely smokes tho, for me it seems the perfect pickup for what i do in that guitar

strange, i started out with suhr and ssh+ but went to the dsh+ because i felt it had more body. the ssh+ felt too scooped. all mahog geetarz btw

A Wood

 

[university81]

i had a DSH/DSV set for a little while, cool pickups in a prestige sz1220 (mahogany body/maple top , PRS style guitar), it seemed to lack the cut or bite and to some extent warmth for me, i replaced it with a BKP mule in the bridge which is less output more PAF style and been really happy ever since,

i think the DSH pickups would probably be a better match in more strat styled guitar than what i had it in, Suhr use SSH in mahogany style guitars from what I've seen in the catalogue, if i had the choice again i'd probably try out the SSH or SSV+ for the bridge position,

The DSV in the neck wasn't anything special really, seemed to lack body for want of a better word, what i got from the set was it was very clear and defined with a sort of single coil type of clarity/response to some extent, but didn't have the presence or warmth i was looking for particulary - i've since found i'm more into the PAF vibe or slightly hot rodded PAF , and i love p90s in the neck position so i ordered a BG pickup pure 90 for the neck

I would keep the air norton in the neck if i were you, and look carefully into your options for a bridge pickup, a lot of great hand wound stuff out there, just have some idea of what you want/looking for, i've had great results with BKP so i would probably look into their stuff again , they have a great website with tone examples:

http://www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk/main/

the DSV+ i put into my all mahogany PRS SE however absolutely smokes tho, for me it seems the perfect pickup for what i do in that guitar

strange, i started out with suhr and ssh+ but went to the dsh+ because i felt it had more body. the ssh+ felt too scooped. all mahog geetarz btw

A Wood

that is interesting, it might just be the voicing as well that i didn't gel with (i was migrating from a cheapish alnico 5 les paul burstbucker style pickup), still great pickups by all means, i'd love to try a doug aldrich pickup as well, should a maybe mentioned that before as a potential bridge pickup for the OP considering they're voiced for LP style guitars from what i gather

 

[linuxpenguin]

As people on jemsite know, I LOVE tone zones.... that said its too dark in mahogany guitars. Evos brighten the sound a LOT and sound great in mahogs. Too bright on alder and basswwood. I know you're asking about those others specifically, but as you know, you have a ton of options here .

 

[metalmaniac93]

Thanks everyone. I already ordered the DSH+ and I hope I like it as much as Andy does. I just wanted to know the differecnes between the two. BKPs rock!!! I have a set of Holy Divers in my Alder Bolt. I have a Nailbomb/Cold Sweat Neck on order for my ESP NTII.