Dimarzio Tone Zone Equivalent

[Jonny]

So far from this topic it's been:

Tone Zone = MM
Tone Zone therefore = Bad
You liked the PAF Pros
PAF Pros = VHIIs
You should get PAF Pros or contact Tim for a slight custom wind?

It's that simple really.

[ericsabbath]

So far from this topic it's been:

Tone Zone = MM
Tone Zone therefore = Bad
You liked the PAF Pros
PAF Pros = VHIIs
You should get PAF Pros or contact Tim for a slight custom wind?

It's that simple really.

tone zone is similar to the miracle man NECK version (17.5k, alnico 5 magnet)
and it works great in the bridge position
dark and really fat
sounds nothing like the one he didn't like

[dave_mc]

Or just get a tone zone? I really liked mine in a les paul then a sg, if it's what you want ten go for it. BKs are good, but sometimes another manufacturer has exactly what you need.

yeah, definitely. only thing is, i'd try a tone zone first... they're quite a specialist type of pickup, only really works in certain guitars and if you're after a certain type of tone...

[Philly Q]

Or just get a tone zone? I really liked mine in a les paul then a sg, if it's what you want ten go for it. BKs are good, but sometimes another manufacturer has exactly what you need.

yeah, definitely. only thing is, i'd try a tone zone first... they're quite a specialist type of pickup, only really works in certain guitars and if you're after a certain type of tone...

I know I'm repeating myself, but if Anthony really likes his PAF Pros I can't see the point of changing to a Tone Zone just because Paul Gilbert has occasionally used one.  Especially without trying it first, as Dave has suggested.

I admit it, I'm biased... I hate the Tone Zone almost as much as Antag hates the Duncan Custom.  It's my least favourite pickup ever.  But I'm not anti-DiMarzio - I've had 20-25 of their pickups over the years and I really liked most of them.

[Jonny]

I know I'm repeating myself

I think we all are.

Stick with the PAFs.

[Roobubba]

Or buy a Black Dog!

:D

But seriously, ask Tim, and state exactly what you like/don't like about the PAF Pro. If there's nothing you didn't like about the PAF Pro, then stick with it, as Philly said!
Changing to a Nailbomb is almost certainly a mistake, in my opinion. It's higher output than a PAF Pro, and will probably be too much for you. My inclination is to suggest looking more in depth at the Vintage Hot range (Black Dog, VHII, etc) rather than the 'contemporary' pickups.
But the best possible advice, if you're dead set on buying another BKP to replace the PAF Pro in the bridge, is to *telephone* Tim and speak to him about it! He's incredibly helpful!

Roo

[sharpant]

Hi guys!

After being unable to have the expenses to try BKP's till i find the one that really suits me I've decided to have the Paf Pro's reinstalled.

I'm not doubting that Tim has an equivalent that sounds just as good and if not better, but I've had experience with the Dimarzio and know that I like it :)

Tim was very helpful in offering me a swap, but i just don't want to take the risk (not got the cash too)

Thanks so much for your replies guys

I'll list the BKP's on the selling forum if that's ok

Edit- Any reason why i can't make a topic over there on the seconds out forum?

[Philly Q]

Edit- Any reason why i can't make a topic over there on the seconds out forum?

You need to be a "Flyweight" to post in Seconds Out.

I'm not sure what that is.... 50 posts?  100?  So come on, get posting!  :D

[sharpant]

k Thanks

that's another post :D

[Dubn 57 Goldtop]

wrong thread :guitar4:

[dave_mc]

I know I'm repeating myself, but if Anthony really likes his PAF Pros I can't see the point of changing to a Tone Zone just because Paul Gilbert has occasionally used one.  Especially without trying it first, as Dave has suggested.

yeah, definitely. they sound very different. :)