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whitestrat
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I've never even heard the breed much. I'm getting another Silo, and this time I'm going to try a different pup set in it... Humbucker From Hell and Fred anyone?
Roubster
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The Breed is an excellent pickup actually. I used to have it in my previous Silhouette that I recently sold to one of he forumites. I actually had the Bridge and the Neck Breeds in there. Very full sounding and very clear, not muddy and not too over the top. Here is actually a clip of me like 2 years ago with the Breeds in there. You can hear the Bridge Breed when I do the ascending scale runs...keep in mind this is pretty out of sync (I hate that crap).
[ame="http://youtube.com/watch?v=DfDSdQqhD8o"]YouTube - Me playing some more Morse[/ame]
[ame="http://youtube.com/watch?v=DfDSdQqhD8o"]YouTube - Me playing some more Morse
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TNT
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Bruce,
Funny you mentioned a "Breed" pickup!!
I was just thinking about giving one a whirl in my Axis.
Funny you mentioned a "Breed" pickup!!
I was just thinking about giving one a whirl in my Axis.
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Thanks, guys, for your input and especially for those demos. I think I'd dig the bridge Breed but was unsure about position 2 split. On the demo it sounds alright, but hard hard to tell through the distortion.
Think I may give it a shot. Would like something fatter than what's in there. What's in there isn't the current Virtual PAF but what was used prior, MM's own custom HB, made by DM. I've never A/B'd it with the newer Virtual PAF, but I have a hunch they're voiced similarly. It's fine for certain things (singy leads etc), but I can't get any fat captain crunch out of it.
Thanks again.
Bruce
Think I may give it a shot. Would like something fatter than what's in there. What's in there isn't the current Virtual PAF but what was used prior, MM's own custom HB, made by DM. I've never A/B'd it with the newer Virtual PAF, but I have a hunch they're voiced similarly. It's fine for certain things (singy leads etc), but I can't get any fat captain crunch out of it.
Thanks again.
Bruce
Roubster
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In either case, DiMarzio have a great return policy anyway. If you dont like the sound of it within like 30 days, you can send it back and replace it with another one. I actually got a PAF Pro and Evolution 2 for my 20th Silo...should be pretty interesting.
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After milking several more opinions/reviews, both good and bad, I went ahead and ordered a bridge Breed. Will let you know how it works out. My preferred lead tones are pretty fusiony, and I think the even temperament (called gentlemanly on the SDuncan site) should work for me.
Meanwhile, I'm still stricken with what's going on with my SSS/maple > modded TS > Laney > 1x12 RWB speaker. I never sounded this good before. If the Breed doesn't do it for me, I'm converting "blue" to stock SSS.
For the fashion statement (smirk), I should mention that I ordered it in cream. The white appointments have been aging nicely, but the white humbucker still looks like a new tennis shoe, so the cream should look a little more natural and funky.
Just to make this thread exist, here's the patient in question:
Bruster
Meanwhile, I'm still stricken with what's going on with my SSS/maple > modded TS > Laney > 1x12 RWB speaker. I never sounded this good before. If the Breed doesn't do it for me, I'm converting "blue" to stock SSS.
For the fashion statement (smirk), I should mention that I ordered it in cream. The white appointments have been aging nicely, but the white humbucker still looks like a new tennis shoe, so the cream should look a little more natural and funky.
Just to make this thread exist, here's the patient in question:
Bruster
Jonny Dubai
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Your guitars are classics mate.
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TNT
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What a "beauty"!!!
Hey Bruce, do it quick - cant wait for the new look! Me having a SS fever lately, gotto get the fix! Haha
P.S. You are quite right on the white plastics ageing faster than the HB, this is what I see on my Autumn Redburst too..
P.S. You are quite right on the white plastics ageing faster than the HB, this is what I see on my Autumn Redburst too..
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candid_x
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Hey Bruce, do it quick - cant wait for the new look! Me having a SS fever lately, gotto get the fix! Haha
P.S. You are quite right on the white plastics ageing faster than the HB, this is what I see on my Autumn Redburst too..
Even brand new the covers and knobs are not as white as the humbuckers, which are kind of a kitchen appliance white.
Are you still considering converting one of yours to SSS?
That 2007 sunburst Special that's for sale is a real beaut, and comes with SSS and HSS. Tempting...
Yup - the conversion will be done, but just not now..
That sunburst is really tempting! But I just could not afford any more Balls right at this moment. I am thinking of getting only the SSS assembly from Gundar but I doubt he would sell separately. (He mentioned stock SCs and new Dimarzio HB on the black HSS black PG, so I think the SSS PG would left only a bridge SC, thats my speculation anyway..)
I think this beauty will not lie around for long, great price she is!
