Is there something wrong with my Crunchlab?

[Gainzilla]

Or does it really sound this bad? It sounds weak (significantly weaker than my Les Paul), and has a horribly thin, biting tone.. Not meaty at all. I love the guitar, but can't stand playing it due to the tone. When I compare the Crunchlab EQ characteristics on the Dimarzio website, it shows predominantly bass, then mids, then treble. My guitar sounds more the opposite, searing treble primarily. I wondered if there was a problem with the tapping switch? Like, does it stay tapped? It doesn't seem very noisy, though.

So what gives? I just got it so I don't want to swap out a pickup just yet, or open the whole "what pickups sound best with basswood" can of worms.

Any ideas will be greatly appreciated!

Cheers!

 

[beej]

Sounds like there's something wrong, it should be much fuller. Rather than guess, I'd suggest you drop the customer service folks a line and get their advice, they'll help get you sorted out. (Or, if your guitar is under warranty, take it to your dealer.)

 

[Gainzilla]

Thanks beej. I just send an email to CS. I'll follow up in this thread how this plays out, in case anyone is interested.