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Question AT-1 & the Silo

e.mate

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Currently, I've got to seriously reduce my sonic arsenal. There's only a few things that will remain as I need them to keep on playing...one of which is my beloved Silo. She is my ultra-flexible all time favorite tool, however, I wish to get a little more chunky power in the bridge position. Has anyone ever tried the DiMarzio AT-1 in the bridge of a Silo....or has anyone it in that place on another HSH guitar?

The point is, I don't want to completely tear up the sonic integrity of the Silo.....so, the tone doctors among you, what do you think?
 
The AT-1 is a fantastic pickup! Medium output, but very fat; sounds quite similar to a Duncan JB. My favorite humbucker is the Dimarzio Tone Zone, but I prefer the AT-1 when the guitar is H-S-S because the volume balances better with the singles.

Actually, strike that, my favorite pickup is the Dimarzio Axis, but you can't buy those aftermarket...
 
jptortor said:
Are you guys changing to 500k pots when you add these pickups? I'm also thinking of trying a new bridge pickup.
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Yes. I like the way it sounds much more. I even like the way the singles sound better with the 500k. I finally use the tone knob now!
 
Congrats to a lovely Silo! I personally only own a JP6. But: I have the AT-1 in my ... well ... Ibanez AT-100 guitar and it is an incredible pickup for a Strat-like guitar. The tonal capabilities are multifaceted, providing everything from sweet subtle tones to screaming leads. However, it is definitely a quite gentle pickup. Not tamed at all, but also far away from "right-in-our-face". I really enjoy this humbucker.
 
I had a AT-1 in my old Silo Special. HSS. It rocked! I did switch the volume pot to 500k to bring out some of the highs though. I found it a little too warm with the stock 250k......just didn't quite sing like I wanted it to.
 
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