JP Custom DiMarzio vs. Crunchlab

[jam3v]

Just bought a mint condition 2001 JP Mystic Dream

I know a lot of threads have been started on D Sonic vs. Crunchlab, but I couldn't find any on the original custom wound DiMarzio vs. the Crunchlab.

Is one more open than the other?

I have a JPX, and I've already decided I need to put a Liquifire in the neck, but not sure how the Crunchlab will sound vs. the custom in basswood.

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

I find that the original custom wound to be more even tonally and less midheavy than the D-Sonic (but not really scooped). It does not have quite as much output as the D-Sonic.

I'm a big fan of the original pickups for that reason.

 

[jam3v]

Thx Pete.

What about compared to the CrunchLab? I'm honestly pretty happy with the sound out of the bridge pickup. The neck pickup def lacks a little bit, though.

 

[Lou]

To my ear they are very similar. Lots of harmonics and richness.