Resistance of Axis pickups?

[Chad]

Hello.

I've got an Axis and am wondering what the resistance measurements of the pickups are. I've done several searches in here, but have found conflicting info.

Thanks.

 

[Smellybum]

turn up your marshall.........it won't matter!!!!

 

[Chad]

Actually, I'm currently playing it through an Allen Old Flame 2x10 combo. I was noticing how much earlier it causes that amp to break up compared to other guitars, so I'm guessing they're rather hot pickups.

I'm mainly just wanting to know to satisfy my geeky/techie side. I could break out the soldering iron and find out myself, but thought it would be easier just to ask.

 

[beej]

They are fairly hot pickups, that's for sure.

DC resistance is pretty subjective and isn't really the best way to describe a pickup, though most people seem to be in the mindset of using it. (Other factors like inductance are more useful, but most manufacturers don't quote it.)

Yeah, sorry, I don't have those numbers either Perhaps call DiMarzio and ask them, as they make these pickups.

 

[brsmith21]

The neck pickup on mine measured around 15.4K and the bridge measured around 17.5K, give or take. I agree that resistance is not necessarily the most important factor. I have, however, changed the pickups on mine and I like it MUCH better. YMMV, of course.
Bryan

 

[Chad]

Thanks for the info. Which pickups did you end up putting in there?

 

[brsmith21]

Thanks for the info. Which pickups did you end up putting in there?

No problem. I put a Dimarzio EJ Custom in the neck and a pickup that I put together in the bridge from two non-functioning HB's that others had passed along to me. It measures about 8.6K. The screw coil is from a Fralin and the slug coil is from a Gibson. Alnico magnet, Dimarzio baseplate. Sounds very good, IMHO of course.

 

[Chad]

Rosewood is probably just too dark sounding for the stock pickups....especially with the abscence of the maple top?

 

[brsmith21]

Rosewood is probably just too dark sounding for the stock pickups....especially with the abscence of the maple top?

I don't think it's the rosewood so much. More than anything, I just prefer lower output pickups in most cases. I can always add more girth with pedals and amp, but lower outputs sound better clean to me.

 

[tommyindelaware]

to compare differnt pickups & their output levels.........dc resistance is not what u would use . u need the millivolt rating.....

example
morse neck humbucker dc is approx 22k ..........while the bridge (which is WAY hotter) is only about 12k.

magnet type , coil wire guage , & magnetic charge all affect the voltage generated to drive yer amp's input channel.

dimarzio is the only company i know of that publishes millivolt spec. (if they still do)

 

[brsmith21]

I don't disagree with you about all the other factors affecting output, Tommy. It's the extra midrange that accompanies overwound pickups that I don't like, especially clean. Many high output pickups are also overwound, which is why I tend to (somewhat inaccurately) lump them together.

Dimarzio does still publish the mv output which is handy.

 

[tommyindelaware]

I don't disagree with you about all the other factors affecting output, Tommy. It's the extra midrange that accompanies overwound pickups that I don't like, especially clean. Many high output pickups are also overwound, which is why I tend to (somewhat inaccurately) lump them together.

Dimarzio does still publish the mv output which is handy.

i'm w/ ya on the spikes in midrange .typically...overwound pickups do have uneven midrange. sounds like **** when played clean or gritty.
check out the dimarzio evolution e.q. curve. nice & flat.......but still they manage to get it really hot. that..& the morse bridge pickups are the only hot pickups i've heard that don't get honky.
these days single coil wise...i'm REALLY diggin jason lollar's tweed single coils too.
w/ soooooo much available gain in amps & clear sounding booster pedals these days...there really is no need to sacrafice tone for shear gain .
my amp has creamy gain for days......... ..so i can use normal & low gain tone rich pickups.
what's cool about the standard morse is the fact that u have a big variety of gain settings on one guitar.

 

[brsmith21]

these days single coil wise...i'm REALLY diggin jason lollar's tweed single coils too.

YES!!! They are the best I've tried, and I've tried them all just because I'm a constant tinkerer. His Blackface pups are very nice too.