LukeIII HH vs Sterling LK100D pickups

[Samoht]

Fellow Knuckleheads,

This is a sincere question: Are the Dimarzio pickups the exact same in the LukeIII HH and Sterling LK100D?

The way I read descriptions, I'm not sure. That's all. Just curious.

 

[SBMM]

Yes, they are the exact DiMarzio "Transitions" pickups that we put in the SBMM LK100D.

The push-push 12db boost is unique to the LK100D. It was designed for us by Dudley. The major difference is that the SBMM boost does not have a mini-VR that the user could dial the level of boost up or down.

Hope this answers your inquiry!

 

[sanderhermans]

I'm not sure. But ive recently tried the two head to head. And i can tell you for a fact that they sound verry different. Altough i must say that the sbmm is a good alternative to the real deal. But i doubt it has the same pickups in there...

 

[SBMM]

Well, here's a box that just came in from DiMarzio with the Transitions pickups in them, as well as some Crunch Lab/Liquifire 7 string.

 

[luiscesaripad]

And is there the adjustment for balancing the output for the 2 and 4 positions (the single coil modes) like in the L III ?

 

[Samoht]

Thanks guys! That's what I wanted to know. This forum is awesome!

 

[SBMM]

No that is not user adjustable.

 

[sanderhermans]

Well, here's a box that just came in from DiMarzio with the Transitions pickups in them, as well as some Crunch Lab/Liquifire 7 string.


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Sorry did not see your first post till i posted my answer. I would have taken your word for it.

 

[Samoht]

I saw some dude complaining about the cost of a LukeIII on youtube, and I kindly suggested that if the LIII was unaffordable to pursue the LK100D...which, for ~$800, has the same pickups. I asked this to make sure I have my facts together, and for personal curiosity.

Here's another question, since folks have been so helpful: I know the trem is stamped "Sterling" instead of "Music Man" but are the two really different? Listening to demos of both, I can't really tell much of a difference.

Thanks!

 

[sanderhermans]

In europe a lk100d is 1100€ so i think they are pretty expecive for an indonesian guitar. But they are built verry well

 

[SBMM]

I know the trem is stamped "Sterling" instead of "Music Man" but are the two really different? Listening to demos of both, I can't really tell much of a difference.

Thanks!

The SBMM vintage tremolo was designed for us by Music Man and is very similar to the Music Man USA counterpart. It is made in Korea.

 

[Samoht]

Thank you, Brian! Great info, on a great guitar option.