Looking for a versatile set for my mim strat. I want something that has great bell like glassy tones ala SRV clean/Gilmour clean and something that can get down and dirty ala Hendrix/assorted classic rock bands. Doesn't have to be fender sets, just something under $200. I was really looking into the DiMarzio area p'ups. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Hey guys I really need help. I have Mexican Fender Stratocaster which i absolutely love. I play anything from animals as leaders to Metallica, to Avenged Sevenfold to blues etc on it. I Mainly play metal like Metallica, pantera and led zep etc bands. I went to guitar shops and i haven't yet played a guitar which for me matches my fender. I've started looking into pickups for my fender. It has a humpbucker in the bridge position. Which pickups would u guys recommend me? please visit my channel.
I feel like the tone of these is spot on, but like most noiseless single-coils, they have something missing in dynamics... Can anyone confirm or deny this from personal experience? Thanks.
i usually don't go for noiseless strat pickups cuz they usaully sound lame as fuck to me. I never had a problem with too much 60 cycle hum but these pickups sound great. they actually sound like single coil stratocaster pickups.
Hi, i have a 1990 squier. Hardtail, new paint, new frets and new nut. It has some fretwear (a little buzz) and some relic (4 out of 10). I paid €400 for it, thats like $580. is that a fair price?
I have to say.. one of the LEAST annoying pickup reviews I have seen. Not trying to impressing anyone with his chops. Clean and overdriven tones (but easy on the effects).
I find that the stack single coils.. lose that classic tone. You only really get the hum when not playing... I tried some dimarzio virtual vintage...replaced texas specials.. hated them.. the texas specials even with the hum.. were heads/tails better sounding for that classic fender tone..
I have the '61 in the neck and the 58 in the middle of my fat strat. I find them to be a little fuzzy in the attack, and not so clear like for example the fender eric johnson pickups in my eric johnson fender. The Fender pickups, which are alittle lower output, have the spank, clear attack with no fuzzines. Ok the fender pickups are not noise canceling, but they sound alot better and like real good strat single coils. I am going to change out my area's with maybe some Suhr V60LP's or similar.
@rich655 what did you compare them to? I think dimarzios are crap but I'm curious how you base your opinion or how you came to like them? I guess I'm slightly biased since I got piss poor customer service from them, but I still think they suck. I've owned Fralins, Fender, Seymour Duncans, and Dimarzios and they were probably my least favorite, them and maybe Texas Specials.
@joesl8 I have tried them all (except Fralins...too damned expensive!) and have found the DiMarzio's to be the most true to the 'Strat Sound' while being totally silent. I am MORE than satisfied with my choice!
Listen to the video.....seriously....what MORE could a Strat player want?!?
All the trademark sounds are there! I
I, personally, have had NO issues with DiMarzio's customer service. I exchanged a wrong pickup choice at their Staten Island location with no problems!
@rich655 Sorry, I was mainly ranting because I got bad service from dimarzio, not a retailer. I'll admit the vid sounds good. It's too bad because I won't buy from them again based on previous experience. I'm getting what is probably my third set of Fralins but I'd really like to hear more stuff on the SD Antiquity II's. I'm sure most of these pickups are going to make your strat sound more or less like a strat and I agree, they're all pretty damn expensive.
Love the Demo, I want some. On a side note, USE AN OMNI DIRECTIONAL mic on your wireless. The handling noise is irritating on an otherwise GREAT DEMO.
Wow, I'm not usually a DiMarzio fan, but these sound great.... I'm a Seymour Duncan guy, but these pickups sound great, might have to try these! The True Velvets sound good too, but these IMO are the True Velvets + Noise-cancelling. Love it!
Most of his vids have a dead distant quiet sound but this is the 2nd best demo imho,the 1st was the '58les paul vs Dimarzio pickupsone. V nice! I am jealous though it must be the greatest job in the world(sigh!). Mind you do we need the spec waffled for ages,just play ffs!
I will when I get my strat back from the cleaners. I had a little accident and my neck is being fixed. Jim Mouradian is doing the work so I won't get it back until September 22. Allot will depend on the setup you like e.g high or low. I know when I sit for the final setup with Mr. Mouradian that he will have changed them.
I cant believe that a seasoned professional crew like you can make a demo with all this mike noise.. why didn't you re-shoot it? We all watch and trust your reviews because you guys seem like pros who take pride in their work. This is a very amateur clip.. please get your sheet together .. please don't disrespect your viewers.
even though the "area" series is noiseless they don't sound as fat and as full as the true velvets in the neck position. If you want a real fat sounding sweet noiseless pickup for the neck position try the Dimarzio YJM model.
Love these pickups - I have 58 in the neck, 61 in the middle and a PAF stye humbucker at the bridge. Great combination. These are quieter than the humbucker!
Would love to know what kind of amp he is using. A lot these pickup and guitar reviews, on You Tube, don't tell you that. You can't just walk into a music shop and try out what ever pickup you are interested in and match it to your rig, or even see if you like them. You are basically buying them with the hope that they will sound good to you.Never the less I'm getting these for my Warmoth project.
@LarryDiMarzio I thought it might be a Vox of some kind and it does help! Thanks! Is this a more recommended/versatile setup than the 61's in all 3 positions? Also in my other Strat I'm installing a Virtual Vintage Blues in the Neck. With a PAF Humbucker in the Bridge what do you recommend in the Middle?
@herc122 There is nothing wrong with Area 61s in all positions, but installing a brighter-sounding pickup such as an Area 67 in the middle will accentuate the quack of the 2 & 4 positions.
With the second Strat, an Area 61 in the middle might be a good choice.
@LarryDiMarzio So the verdict is in. In my Warmoth I installed 67/67/61 and in my other Strat I installed the VV Blues, on your recommedation, I installed the 61's in the middle. I could not be happier! They are dynamic,responsive, articulate and so quiet! I'm in love with my guitar all over again! I've gone through many single coils, in my Strat, and have never been satisfied with the sound until now!The VV Blues is insane & and the 67's are magical! This coming from a true tone freak!
@LarryDiMarzio On a further and final note these pickups do exactly what any great pickup should do: Which is bring out the sound of the wood! Many great and heartfelt Thanks Larry! :) BTW I am not one to throw out any praise unless it is well deserved!
@LarryDiMarzio Hey Larry I've been using your pickups since I started playing guitar, not because I had an affinity for any of the players using them (which I do anyway) but because of the TONE (in particular the midrange). There's nothing like them. Thank you for putting out great products and always coming up with new technology to further every guitarist's lifelong pursuit for perfect tone! Good to see you posting here, I know I'll always stand by your pickups as long as you do too!
i just got a free fender strat. its really beat up but cool cause it was free.made in japan idk how much it cost originally probably around 500-600$. should i get this set? someone please tell me cause i wanna get new pickups and have it as my more bluesy guitar. my metal,punk,rock guitar is my gibson sg std. so someone please tell me if i should get these more my strat.
@blameitonbadluck95 Try the texas special single coils, they will give you a really nice bluesy sound. There are some videos on youtube of them. Also, check out maa band :)
@planetcaravan93 Another combo to try out, if you want or have the money. Is Chopper(bridge), Fast Track 1(middle), Fast Track 1(neck). Still has a "strat sound" but louders and can handle distortion much much better.
@PrsFenderJackson1980 Chopper sounds pretty awesome in the neck with a hot bucker in bridge. Check out Mercy Mercedes, that Chopper sounds crazy good on solos.
Paul I know you are so much more experienced at reviews, but for the love of god sit still, your mic is noisy as hell. Thanks for the review. You don't constantly have to move your head either, this is not public speaking:)
Hey dude, how about you shut the hell up. I think he did a perfect job and if you feel like trying talk smack about people, save it for somewhere where you won't make a dumbass of yourself.
Hey, dyingforastrat is right. The lapel mic doesn't work for this piece. He's not talking "smack", it's a simple observation. The sound guy should have caught this before it went live.
This should be obvious, but is it possible to put these pickups in my telecaster, I've heard to do it you would have to re-route a bit but I've never had to replace pickups and I have no clue what to do. Or if this is could even be done. If anyone could get back to me it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
I've read and found MANY people that have done this. I have these pickups, i have had them for about 2 weeks, and only been able to play them for 1, because I'm on vacation. I want my guitar back SOOOO bad!
I have Area 58 for my middle pickup which is a great contrast with my bridge and neck EVOLUTIONS. Its the most noiseless/humless virtual humbucker, very sweet strat crispy tones. I love it
wow. holy crap. this pups tones are unbelievable. there versitile, articulate, silent, punchy, smokin, geez. im gonna have to get me these pups for my cheap strat.
alot of it is what position you're in too. like if you're in position 2 (or 4 depending on how you look at it) you actually have the split single from the bucker, and the middle single, as well as the other coil from the bucker. eric johnson used to get stacked buckers in his strat and unhook one of the coils, simply having another coil that close to the one you're using can cancel alot of hum.
please some one respond to this quick! I play everything from B.B. King to ANVIL! (or for some who may not be familiar with that band Metallica is also an example) and here's my plan for pick ups....
Area '61- Neck
HS- 3- Middle
HS-2- Neck
Will this sound good? I will take as much advice as it can get!
I have not heard very good things about the hs pickups, but the areas are amazing. Check out paul gilbert.. he plays metal and he uses the area 67's in every position
Try a 67 or YJM n,61 or YJM m and an HS3 b or something like that for a versitile guitar.I know what you mean man,I play everything from john mayer,hendrix,SRV,RHCP,to metallica,yngwie,nirvana,btbam,greenday,a7x,its hard to find one guitar that can do all that,especially for like gigs,Im gonna try a 67n 61m and Superdistortion b.dont ever rush on buying anything permenant,take you time,tone shop,try fender SCNs,dimarzios seymour duncans,GFSs,its a huge variety,find whats best for you,good luck.
These days you don't need extremely high gain pickups. Most amps can give you all the gain you need. I am convinced that ceramic magnet pickups were designed for stage only. Really to make the sound and push crappy amps into overdrive. Today high end amps have some many options and gain. I mean wow. Engl Powerball 100 is just freakin wow, man.
these are dummy coil humbuckers so the other coil is just a dummy coil that only picks up hum in the reverse direction. so no logical need for coil tap.
as for this kind of tone, you won't get it on a full sized humbucker. you just can't.
I am a beginner in this guitar world so please explain: is it mainly the choise of guitar pickups, effects or ampliefier that makes a good qulity sound??
I really likes the sound from thiese typ of pickups!
I second that. Every good/great guitarist has his own distinct sound, hendrix could have picked up paul gilberts guitar, and it would have sounded like hendrix. Get your distinct sound, then start investing in things to really let that sound ring out! Its everything combined that gets that great quality.
is it possible to do a pinch farmonic on a fender squeir? with strat pickups ( bullet strat ) or should i sell that guitar for like 100 on ebay and buy a better guitar like a dean?
absolutely... i've heard my friend do it when we were jamming in his garage... he used a high gain amp called the Mesa Boogie Rectifier... but i would sell it anyway :D
I have a 1977 Ibanez strat copy made in Japan of course...it is one sweet neck on that thing...gonna put an area 61 in it...keeping the originals though in case i ever sale it....probably won't though because i've had it since about 1987.
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Looking for a versatile set for my mim strat. I want something that has great bell like glassy tones ala SRV clean/Gilmour clean and something that can get down and dirty ala Hendrix/assorted classic rock bands. Doesn't have to be fender sets, just something under $200. I was really looking into the DiMarzio area p'ups. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
7hotfuzz7 4 weeks ago
nice
galleon30000 1 month ago
Sound is superb! Which Amp?
intermediate007 2 months ago
paul your awesome!
crawzillarulz 2 months ago
What amp and pedal (if any) were used?
fusedemotion333 2 months ago
Also do u guys know any guitars that are similar to fender strats in terms of neck thickness and feel for heavy music?
IIBlackoftheNightII 2 months ago
@IIBlackoftheNightII
try Vigier
12x12surface 1 week ago
Hey guys I really need help. I have Mexican Fender Stratocaster which i absolutely love. I play anything from animals as leaders to Metallica, to Avenged Sevenfold to blues etc on it. I Mainly play metal like Metallica, pantera and led zep etc bands. I went to guitar shops and i haven't yet played a guitar which for me matches my fender. I've started looking into pickups for my fender. It has a humpbucker in the bridge position. Which pickups would u guys recommend me? please visit my channel.
IIBlackoftheNightII 2 months ago
I feel like the tone of these is spot on, but like most noiseless single-coils, they have something missing in dynamics... Can anyone confirm or deny this from personal experience? Thanks.
yobhsiFehT 3 months ago
Do you guys think it would be a good idea to put these pups on my MIJ 62 reissue? (basswood body)
diogorenato 6 months ago
this isn't real. I've seen the real video on Dimarzio.com and that noise isn't there. whoever posted this video is just fucking with us.
Stonyman65 6 months ago
@mudbone80 it is japanese
skylorz 6 months ago
the fact that they are made with alnico 2s is great. 2s have less magnet pull which in turn gives better sustain and inotation.
PopExpo 6 months ago
i usually don't go for noiseless strat pickups cuz they usaully sound lame as fuck to me. I never had a problem with too much 60 cycle hum but these pickups sound great. they actually sound like single coil stratocaster pickups.
PopExpo 6 months ago
Hi, i have a 1990 squier. Hardtail, new paint, new frets and new nut. It has some fretwear (a little buzz) and some relic (4 out of 10). I paid €400 for it, thats like $580. is that a fair price?
skylorz 7 months ago
@skylorz If its a Japanese one, yes. If its not, than no, its not a fair price.
mudbone80 6 months ago
I love my 60 cycle hum. It's a typical Fender thing. I don't want to get rid of it. :)
PetrovichStefan 7 months ago 2
I have to say.. one of the LEAST annoying pickup reviews I have seen. Not trying to impressing anyone with his chops. Clean and overdriven tones (but easy on the effects).
fenderlead1 8 months ago
Which would go best for a middle pickup with a air norton S in the neck and a super distortion humbucker in the bridge?
ugforthewin 8 months ago
sounds good! what scales u using?
guitarfreaky1996 10 months ago
this dude have biggest head ever
loggsoul 10 months ago
0:56
HEY! why are you flippin me off.
thrasherlml 10 months ago
.. Hot Hot ... pickups.
MeltdownNuclear 10 months ago
im not a big fan of the giant fender head stock i much like ti better thinner
Guitarstring187 11 months ago
I put this same set up on my Fender.
Do they sound exactly like the real deal pick ups, I don't think so.
Do they sound great yes.
Are they noiseless absolutely.
To my ears they sound a little more in the mids.
future4you 11 months ago
Paul, got to say. You improve everytime I hear you. Keep up the good wok man...
6gpower 11 months ago
to bright
Akuarius1987 11 months ago
I find that the stack single coils.. lose that classic tone. You only really get the hum when not playing... I tried some dimarzio virtual vintage...replaced texas specials.. hated them.. the texas specials even with the hum.. were heads/tails better sounding for that classic fender tone..
wedge070 11 months ago
I see he was quick to turn down the vol before the hum had time to evolve into a shipping forecast .. ;-)
DeadOriginal 11 months ago
I have the '61 in the neck and the 58 in the middle of my fat strat. I find them to be a little fuzzy in the attack, and not so clear like for example the fender eric johnson pickups in my eric johnson fender. The Fender pickups, which are alittle lower output, have the spank, clear attack with no fuzzines. Ok the fender pickups are not noise canceling, but they sound alot better and like real good strat single coils. I am going to change out my area's with maybe some Suhr V60LP's or similar.
knikk77 1 year ago
The AREA series of DiMarzio Strat replacement pickups have become my all time favorite STRAT pickups!!
I have them in many of my guitars and they are wonderful!!
rich655 1 year ago
@rich655 what did you compare them to? I think dimarzios are crap but I'm curious how you base your opinion or how you came to like them? I guess I'm slightly biased since I got piss poor customer service from them, but I still think they suck. I've owned Fralins, Fender, Seymour Duncans, and Dimarzios and they were probably my least favorite, them and maybe Texas Specials.
joesl8 1 year ago
@joesl8 I have tried them all (except Fralins...too damned expensive!) and have found the DiMarzio's to be the most true to the 'Strat Sound' while being totally silent. I am MORE than satisfied with my choice!
Listen to the video.....seriously....what MORE could a Strat player want?!?
All the trademark sounds are there! I
I, personally, have had NO issues with DiMarzio's customer service. I exchanged a wrong pickup choice at their Staten Island location with no problems!
rich655 1 year ago
@rich655 Sorry, I was mainly ranting because I got bad service from dimarzio, not a retailer. I'll admit the vid sounds good. It's too bad because I won't buy from them again based on previous experience. I'm getting what is probably my third set of Fralins but I'd really like to hear more stuff on the SD Antiquity II's. I'm sure most of these pickups are going to make your strat sound more or less like a strat and I agree, they're all pretty damn expensive.
joesl8 1 year ago
No Biff....You get YOUR DAMN HANDS OFF OF HER!
HumblePie76 1 year ago 14
@HumblePie76 LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AKMAC82 9 months ago
@HumblePie76 oh my, your going strait to hell for that one
romekdo77 4 months ago
Ummmmmmm is this supposed to be a professional Guitar World review?
That mic is so loud and distracting.
HumblePie76 1 year ago
wew...how much are these now?...
Yves721 1 year ago
Man, you should lay off the whammy when you're reviewing stuff.
MuttCrewMusic 1 year ago
haha one video where pauls guitar does not sound like shit
ledzeppelin4485 1 year ago
0:52 no... no i cant
KILL3RKI3R4N 1 year ago 3
@KILL3RKI3R4N LOL
CoolParkourName 1 year ago
Ugh, all the volume variance and motion on the lav mic is ANNOYING! Audio engineering fail. At least the guitar demo is good.
theoriginalmrsm 1 year ago
i better die as playing a distortion tone with single pickups. especially with a strat..
fordilavofgad 1 year ago
lol at the end he says area 51 and 61
omfg51 1 year ago
can these noiseless single coil pickups be used on other guitars like an Ibanez or do these just fit on a strat?
ricomajestic 1 year ago
@ricomajestic Any guitar with singlecoil routing
AdamDallas 1 year ago
Love the Demo, I want some. On a side note, USE AN OMNI DIRECTIONAL mic on your wireless. The handling noise is irritating on an otherwise GREAT DEMO.
vividprosystems 1 year ago
@vividprosystems thats is exactly what i was thinking!!! LMAO!
tomguitarr 1 year ago
is that a huge strat? or is he really small
TommyDai1 1 year ago
Wow, I'm not usually a DiMarzio fan, but these sound great.... I'm a Seymour Duncan guy, but these pickups sound great, might have to try these! The True Velvets sound good too, but these IMO are the True Velvets + Noise-cancelling. Love it!
gibsonguitar1988 1 year ago
Most of his vids have a dead distant quiet sound but this is the 2nd best demo imho,the 1st was the '58les paul vs Dimarzio pickupsone. V nice! I am jealous though it must be the greatest job in the world(sigh!). Mind you do we need the spec waffled for ages,just play ffs!
MrStrangediva 1 year ago
little bit of gain on these pickups. or a ton of gain. either one
Guitarfreak8495 1 year ago 2
Awesome tone Paul. Just wish you'd used a "noiseless" microphone on your shirt collar!
GooglelyTube 1 year ago 24
what an amazing tone!
theaceofspadesjl 1 year ago
He looks so.. different.
Fendershred50 1 year ago
Yeah maan! Good video now I'll know which one to choose thanks!
pablo0navarro 1 year ago
how is this pickup with distortion? is it good sounding?
andredid 1 year ago
@andredid
Bea-coups! I use a TS-808.
amigdaloid 1 year ago
I put these into a MIM SSH about three years ago and I have never looked back.
I put a 58' in the neck, a 61' in the middle and a Tone Zone at the bridge.
I copper shielded it, star grounded it and put Hovland Musicaps in it with a Volume neck on-switch.
Seven combination's and not one is a dog.
They respond very well to picking attack. Got to be careful with the height though.
You have to experiment with them to get the clear bell-like tone. Too close and they can drag on they strings.
amigdaloid 1 year ago
@amigdaloid - would you share the heights that you ended up with? I've got the 58/67/61 combo and am having a hard time finding the sweet spots.
pipesstratman 1 year ago
@pipesstratman
I will when I get my strat back from the cleaners. I had a little accident and my neck is being fixed. Jim Mouradian is doing the work so I won't get it back until September 22. Allot will depend on the setup you like e.g high or low. I know when I sit for the final setup with Mr. Mouradian that he will have changed them.
amigdaloid 1 year ago
i wonder how these pickups compare with fenders new N3 pickups. anyone had a chance try them? much difference in the tonal character?
tiramisu2312 1 year ago
what kind of amp is he using? and effects/pedals?
Plocky241 1 year ago
I cant believe that a seasoned professional crew like you can make a demo with all this mike noise.. why didn't you re-shoot it? We all watch and trust your reviews because you guys seem like pros who take pride in their work. This is a very amateur clip.. please get your sheet together .. please don't disrespect your viewers.
awesomejohnnet 1 year ago
ok i gonna get a dimarzio pick up in my neck position. Should i go true velvet or area 58, 61, or 67. i want that old school sound.
PopExpo 1 year ago
@PopExpo
even though the "area" series is noiseless they don't sound as fat and as full as the true velvets in the neck position. If you want a real fat sounding sweet noiseless pickup for the neck position try the Dimarzio YJM model.
awesomejohnnet 1 year ago
Awesome dude!
nickkellie 1 year ago
If i want the same pickups this guy has what would i get for the bridge middle and neck?
Austin314ce 1 year ago
Love these pickups - I have 58 in the neck, 61 in the middle and a PAF stye humbucker at the bridge. Great combination. These are quieter than the humbucker!
eggymoo 1 year ago
Im putting a 58 in My Eastwood JR Elete for the bridge
RichieRottentooth 1 year ago
say if you put those pick ups in a guitar that wasnt a strat like a PRS or les paul would you still get the same strat sound?
stephen102 1 year ago
@stephen102 no. good pickups should show lots of guitar character too.
Gel1ebtedesregens 1 year ago
Would love to know what kind of amp he is using. A lot these pickup and guitar reviews, on You Tube, don't tell you that. You can't just walk into a music shop and try out what ever pickup you are interested in and match it to your rig, or even see if you like them. You are basically buying them with the hope that they will sound good to you.Never the less I'm getting these for my Warmoth project.
herc122 1 year ago
Hi,
We used a Vox AC 30 hand wire version.
Hope that helps,
Larry DiMarzio
LarryDiMarzio 1 year ago 5
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herc122 1 year ago
@LarryDiMarzio I thought it might be a Vox of some kind and it does help! Thanks! Is this a more recommended/versatile setup than the 61's in all 3 positions? Also in my other Strat I'm installing a Virtual Vintage Blues in the Neck. With a PAF Humbucker in the Bridge what do you recommend in the Middle?
herc122 1 year ago
@herc122 There is nothing wrong with Area 61s in all positions, but installing a brighter-sounding pickup such as an Area 67 in the middle will accentuate the quack of the 2 & 4 positions.
With the second Strat, an Area 61 in the middle might be a good choice.
LarryDiMarzio 1 year ago
@LarryDiMarzio So the verdict is in. In my Warmoth I installed 67/67/61 and in my other Strat I installed the VV Blues, on your recommedation, I installed the 61's in the middle. I could not be happier! They are dynamic,responsive, articulate and so quiet! I'm in love with my guitar all over again! I've gone through many single coils, in my Strat, and have never been satisfied with the sound until now!The VV Blues is insane & and the 67's are magical! This coming from a true tone freak!
herc122 1 year ago
@LarryDiMarzio On a further and final note these pickups do exactly what any great pickup should do: Which is bring out the sound of the wood! Many great and heartfelt Thanks Larry! :) BTW I am not one to throw out any praise unless it is well deserved!
herc122 1 year ago 3
@LarryDiMarzio Hello Larry. Isn't it true that not all hum is caused by the pickups? Sometimes it has to to with other aspects, right?
MitchRulzWorld 1 year ago
@LarryDiMarzio Hey Larry I've been using your pickups since I started playing guitar, not because I had an affinity for any of the players using them (which I do anyway) but because of the TONE (in particular the midrange). There's nothing like them. Thank you for putting out great products and always coming up with new technology to further every guitarist's lifelong pursuit for perfect tone! Good to see you posting here, I know I'll always stand by your pickups as long as you do too!
quiksilverdew 1 year ago
Okay, I'm sold.
jimzucco 1 year ago
I heard with noiseless pickups, it cancels out the hum cancelling in positions 2 and 4, is that true? Do you get hum in position 2 and 4?
Asking4Disaster 2 years ago
i have a budget strat with standard pickups and i dont get any hum in position 2 or 4. It was a cheap guitar so i doubt they are noise cancelling?
bigun1999999 1 year ago
Hi,
The Area pickups are noiseless, therefore, in all positions. You can wire standard single coils to be quite in position 2 and 4.
LarryDiMarzio 1 year ago
@LarryDiMarzio Hi Larry! Are these Areas also uses 250k or 500k pots? Thanks!
emgzwset 1 year ago
thank-you Paul for helping made a choice...i'll get custom shop 54's .
papaburrito 2 years ago
i just got a free fender strat. its really beat up but cool cause it was free.made in japan idk how much it cost originally probably around 500-600$. should i get this set? someone please tell me cause i wanna get new pickups and have it as my more bluesy guitar. my metal,punk,rock guitar is my gibson sg std. so someone please tell me if i should get these more my strat.
blameitonbadluck95 2 years ago
well lets put it this way paul gilbert uses thesem single coils in his ibanex fireman guitar i would say yes it would work for wat u want to do
mrguitardudeman 2 years ago
@blameitonbadluck95 Try the texas special single coils, they will give you a really nice bluesy sound. There are some videos on youtube of them. Also, check out maa band :)
ForceofHabitMusic 1 year ago
Hey Man , you dont sounded good in any video ... Poor Tones... with good gears... do you think wrong ?
ran123br 2 years ago
it was a hum??
hh890214 2 years ago
Man, I'm happy I found this. I've been wanting to replace the pickups in my Strat and I was curious about what kind of sound I'd get.
Thanks for posting.
headhunterzmma 2 years ago
I think the Area series pickups sound great, but I question their ability to handle harsher distortion settings.
PrsFenderJackson1980 2 years ago
eh i think paul did great review
Gel1ebtedesregens 2 years ago
What amp's this through?
DookNun 2 years ago
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AKMAC82 2 years ago
The pick ups are really noiseless....but Paul is.....lol
emgzwset 2 years ago 41
Virtual Vintage Heavy Blues 2(bridge), Area 61s in mid and neck. Now that particular strat is a Rock Freak. Dimarzio kick serious arse.
PrsFenderJackson1980 2 years ago 2
I have tone zone s at the bridge area 58 middle area 61 neck it's amazing
planetcaravan93 2 years ago
@planetcaravan93 Another combo to try out, if you want or have the money. Is Chopper(bridge), Fast Track 1(middle), Fast Track 1(neck). Still has a "strat sound" but louders and can handle distortion much much better.
PrsFenderJackson1980 2 years ago
@PrsFenderJackson1980 Chopper sounds pretty awesome in the neck with a hot bucker in bridge. Check out Mercy Mercedes, that Chopper sounds crazy good on solos.
rokr432 2 years ago
Paul I know you are so much more experienced at reviews, but for the love of god sit still, your mic is noisy as hell. Thanks for the review. You don't constantly have to move your head either, this is not public speaking:)
dyingforastrat 2 years ago 2
Hey dude, how about you shut the hell up. I think he did a perfect job and if you feel like trying talk smack about people, save it for somewhere where you won't make a dumbass of yourself.
SouthernShred7 2 years ago 2
Hey, dyingforastrat is right. The lapel mic doesn't work for this piece. He's not talking "smack", it's a simple observation. The sound guy should have caught this before it went live.
HigherEnd 2 years ago
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THIS GUY IS A FAG!
vampiromaldito 2 years ago
It's Marty McFly from the "Back to the Future" movie. He's gone into pickup sales instead of playing Chuck Berry covers.
echo8287 2 years ago 6
i has a whammy bar so i must use it every time i play
mnewcomb59 2 years ago 70
well duh...
louisalive 2 years ago
@mnewcomb59 What an asinine comment.
craig4fsu 9 months ago
@mnewcomb59 That's what it's there for...
ravenshield56 7 months ago
I have a set of dimarzio areas, 67, 61, and 58's for sale, if anyone is interested
snowbrdr88 2 years ago
u in the usa?
Shereeeeeeen 2 years ago
Yes I am, indiana.
snowbrdr88 2 years ago
This should be obvious, but is it possible to put these pickups in my telecaster, I've heard to do it you would have to re-route a bit but I've never had to replace pickups and I have no clue what to do. Or if this is could even be done. If anyone could get back to me it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
xXxJude1968xXx 2 years ago
I've read and found MANY people that have done this. I have these pickups, i have had them for about 2 weeks, and only been able to play them for 1, because I'm on vacation. I want my guitar back SOOOO bad!
snowbrdr88 2 years ago
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paul, you can take your whimpy ass 9 guage strings and shove them up your ass. dimarzios suck
kristofferpence 2 years ago
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theshyguitarist 2 years ago
I have Area 58 for my middle pickup which is a great contrast with my bridge and neck EVOLUTIONS. Its the most noiseless/humless virtual humbucker, very sweet strat crispy tones. I love it
acecepeda 2 years ago
wow. holy crap. this pups tones are unbelievable. there versitile, articulate, silent, punchy, smokin, geez. im gonna have to get me these pups for my cheap strat.
diazcamille 2 years ago 4
and they are acually QUIETER than humbuckers lol
kempobrad 2 years ago 4
really? haha. thats pretty cool man.
diazcamille 2 years ago
thats what their website says. i agree thats really cool.
kempobrad 2 years ago
that's one thing I've found funny with my hss strat. the split humbuckers (noiseless single coils) are quieter than the humbucker.
timmonsisbest 2 years ago 2
alot of it is what position you're in too. like if you're in position 2 (or 4 depending on how you look at it) you actually have the split single from the bucker, and the middle single, as well as the other coil from the bucker. eric johnson used to get stacked buckers in his strat and unhook one of the coils, simply having another coil that close to the one you're using can cancel alot of hum.
kempobrad 2 years ago
Do these break up with HIGH distortion?
hendrix184 2 years ago
please some one respond to this quick! I play everything from B.B. King to ANVIL! (or for some who may not be familiar with that band Metallica is also an example) and here's my plan for pick ups....
Area '61- Neck
HS- 3- Middle
HS-2- Neck
Will this sound good? I will take as much advice as it can get!
hendrix184 2 years ago
You mean area 61 bridge?
Well, this wont sound like metallica... You need 2 guitars, sorry, Ive got the same problem xD
Undertaker29794 2 years ago
I have not heard very good things about the hs pickups, but the areas are amazing. Check out paul gilbert.. he plays metal and he uses the area 67's in every position
clapt0n0wnz 2 years ago 3
Try a 67 or YJM n,61 or YJM m and an HS3 b or something like that for a versitile guitar.I know what you mean man,I play everything from john mayer,hendrix,SRV,RHCP,to metallica,yngwie,nirvana,btbam,greenday,a7x,its hard to find one guitar that can do all that,especially for like gigs,Im gonna try a 67n 61m and Superdistortion b.dont ever rush on buying anything permenant,take you time,tone shop,try fender SCNs,dimarzios seymour duncans,GFSs,its a huge variety,find whats best for you,good luck.
rockerdude29 2 years ago
These days you don't need extremely high gain pickups. Most amps can give you all the gain you need. I am convinced that ceramic magnet pickups were designed for stage only. Really to make the sound and push crappy amps into overdrive. Today high end amps have some many options and gain. I mean wow. Engl Powerball 100 is just freakin wow, man.
PrsFenderJackson1980 2 years ago 2
Great mic placement. Freakin genius.
PrsFenderJackson1980 2 years ago
Does anyone know how these would sound for early metal/hard rock tones?
hendrix184 2 years ago
The true velvets sound better =/
aznbballstar155 2 years ago
Put that crack pipe down son ! ! !
poindexter3000 2 years ago
dude you need to place your mic somewhere else!
jackthemapper 2 years ago
convincing indeed !!!
salchaw 2 years ago
"Not reviewing* a strat itself"
Hestjaevel111 2 years ago
"Not reveiling the strat itself"... Is it a highway one stratocaster?
unsavourycharacter 2 years ago
these are dummy coil humbuckers so the other coil is just a dummy coil that only picks up hum in the reverse direction. so no logical need for coil tap.
as for this kind of tone, you won't get it on a full sized humbucker. you just can't.
mbvglider 2 years ago
are he using these pick ups in coil tap mode or humbucking?
sonicblue4 2 years ago
do you speak english?
GunsNRoses76567 2 years ago
um, yes i dont know how that relates to my question
sonicblue4 2 years ago
I am a beginner in this guitar world so please explain: is it mainly the choise of guitar pickups, effects or ampliefier that makes a good qulity sound??
I really likes the sound from thiese typ of pickups!
tmib92 2 years ago
It's like all of those. But before you find your own sound, ya gotta know how to play.
But yeah, good pickups and good strings are a good place to start.
ThaigerDon 2 years ago
I second that. Every good/great guitarist has his own distinct sound, hendrix could have picked up paul gilberts guitar, and it would have sounded like hendrix. Get your distinct sound, then start investing in things to really let that sound ring out! Its everything combined that gets that great quality.
snowbrdr88 2 years ago
What amp is he using
crazyfreak1919 2 years ago
Area 51 as the topic, or Area 58 as the dude in the video says??????????
tmib92 2 years ago
they are the Dimarzio Area 58 and Area 61 pickups...i have that exact same setup.
ex99civic 2 years ago
what strings do you prefer??
Hybrid5665 2 years ago
i have found that Ernie Ball Super Slinkys are the best in my opinion
ex99civic 2 years ago
ibanez guitars feel great but their pickups suck
rkalamdani 2 years ago
is it possible to do a pinch farmonic on a fender squeir? with strat pickups ( bullet strat ) or should i sell that guitar for like 100 on ebay and buy a better guitar like a dean?
Kenny1614 2 years ago
absolutely... i've heard my friend do it when we were jamming in his garage... he used a high gain amp called the Mesa Boogie Rectifier... but i would sell it anyway :D
datrueballa90 2 years ago
lol ok :)
Kenny1614 2 years ago
buy Ibanez guitar (sometnik like old RG550) and you can easily do pinch harmonics
partyboy93 2 years ago
Buy Ibanez RG and win a CRAP tone ....
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MeewHouse 2 years ago
yea that is because of V pickups. But if your replace them with some used dimarzios for 50€... ...you have excelent guitar
partyboy93 2 years ago
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Excelent guitar is a Gibson , a Fender , Jackson, PRS ... Ibanez sucks ;D
MeewHouse 2 years ago
u missed Dean!
Good1Embiko 2 years ago
Indonesian or china Ibanez sucks, but Guitars made in japan rulz !!!
partyboy93 2 years ago
I have a 1977 Ibanez strat copy made in Japan of course...it is one sweet neck on that thing...gonna put an area 61 in it...keeping the originals though in case i ever sale it....probably won't though because i've had it since about 1987.
flinx649 2 years ago
I dont think Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Andy Timmons or Joe Satriani would be overly happy to hear that...
StevenLTF 2 years ago
yer i mean andy timmons uses ibanez and he has an AMAZING tone
pgowns09 2 years ago
of course you can...it's all in the fingers dude.
flinx649 2 years ago
yeah, i finally get pinch harmonics everytime
Kenny1614 2 years ago
Fantastic PU!!
I bought these!!
Now i'm going to put in them on my Strato!!
FeyGuitar 3 years ago
bill lawrence also designed fender's scn pickups
timmonsisbest 3 years ago