Love this guitar im so glad i bought one while they made em. I replaced my bridge with an evo-2 but the activators still own and i slapped it in another guitar >:)
how low did you tune that thing for the mushuggah cover? because i can almost guarentee that a 6 string isnt made for it. considering all they use is 7 strings... well 8 strings now i should say but too low for a 6 nonetheless
@deathcore1239 I tuned the 6th string only, down to Bb. I am completely aware of the loose tension that follows when you tune a string that low. I actually have an 8 string now and for the low F# I use an 0.70 gauge string.
Wow man. Nice playing!!! LOVE the thrash songs. I also like how ur DiMarzios remind me of an EMG 81 but with even more clarity. Now that's one hell of a p/u
I do like to think that I can hear a great pickup when I hear one, but I have only owned EMG's and these passive DiMarzio's that have been anything else than stock pickups. If you're like me, who like the clarity of an active pickup, then these pickups are pretty good. They're ringing out bright and clear. I like that for both clean and distorted. Probably for neck position as well as bridge too.
how do you like these pickups compared to active? I just bought the same guitar, but black. $450 Canadian with case, i was saving for an ESP Eclipse, but i stumbled across the vtb when my friend was selling one, and I grabbed it, figured it was a good deal, The previous owner was a guitar collector, didn't even play, and my friend only had it a month. after playing it for a few days, i know i got a good deal. Still saving for the eclipse though.
It might be the thickness of the body or any other factor, but I feel they are even brighter than EMG's. I'm not an expert though. In short, I think they sound clear and clean and you don't have to worry about batteries.. Sounds like a great pickup to me!
You should absolutely try it out if you have the opportunity though. Since this line of guitars is known to be prototypes and I have heard several people say that the frets could have been done better. I had to file down a few frets on this guitar. That's why you need to check it out ;) Apart from that, this is a good guitar.
It is digital, so hence the sound. But, if plugged into an effects loop, this thing can sound pretty authentic. I tend to use the amp models on the pedal and use my amp just as a power amp.
Thanks man! I manage to do that myself as well.. Believe me! Try to play the rythm on the chorus for joe satriani's revelation. Without the pitch shifter effect. That's a good exercise for string skipping. And it's a great song.
i have a jackson WRMG with emg 81 and 85... those are the crappiest pickups you can get!!! i hate that tone, i can't believe how so many people like it... seymor duncans like JB4 or SH59 or lots of dimarzio pickups are 1000 times better! maybe you play nothing but metal, but i play many shred and rock stuff, and that's where the emgs completely FAIL!
flying v's always have that cut to them, that's why they are perfect for live, and those pickups sound amazing, even for active wannabes, i should get me some
You're SO right! V's have a cutting sound. I can absolutely recommend the pickups. They're hot and sound nice and clear. I have a Les Paul with active EMG's and they are comparable. However, EMG's are more silent and have a more compressed sound. So I can understand why someone would by those instead of the D-activators.
i have a schecter hellraiser with emg 81/85, its great for aggressive playing but when it comes to playing clean, its a bit too sterile. d-activators fix that problem to some extent i suppose with respect to dynamics. however, i have a c7 blackjack atx with blackouts and for active pickups they are a lot more dynamic and have a lot more headroom.
i have an ibanez which i mainly use for playing death/black metal stuff and that i have x2n on bridge and d-activator on the neck. works for me.
Wow Petter...cool vid!!! :D That`s some serious HEAVY picking and some MEAN faces right there DUDE. I still can`t get master of puppets to flow like you do :(
What you thin of the sound? It's the sharpest sounding guitar I've got, but I absolutely love it. I'm bringing this guitar to the capital, and we're gonna shred on it.
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Love this guitar im so glad i bought one while they made em. I replaced my bridge with an evo-2 but the activators still own and i slapped it in another guitar >:)
Designedbydeath 2 months ago
isnt that the sickest v ever!?
SlolsofLegend 6 months ago
i hate you so much for playin that sik john petrucci lol niiiiice
cr0magnum1 1 year ago
@cr0magnum1 Thank you! You're a great player yourself. Checked out your Killswitch video.
Moozart 1 year ago
how low did you tune that thing for the mushuggah cover? because i can almost guarentee that a 6 string isnt made for it. considering all they use is 7 strings... well 8 strings now i should say but too low for a 6 nonetheless
deathcore1239 1 year ago
@deathcore1239 I tuned the 6th string only, down to Bb. I am completely aware of the loose tension that follows when you tune a string that low. I actually have an 8 string now and for the low F# I use an 0.70 gauge string.
Moozart 1 year ago
Wow man. Nice playing!!! LOVE the thrash songs. I also like how ur DiMarzios remind me of an EMG 81 but with even more clarity. Now that's one hell of a p/u
Hendrixidol 1 year ago
@Hendrixidol Thank you very much, sir! D-Activators are loud and clear indeed.
Moozart 1 year ago
Dude, you rip hard on Master of Puppets. Rock the fuck on.
420witchdoctor 1 year ago
@420witchdoctor Thanks, man!
Moozart 1 year ago
@Moozart Yeah man, totally!
420witchdoctor 1 year ago
Great Riff Selection!! Awesome playing
Klampfenmann 2 years ago 2
you shred man. how is that neck pickup for soloing and clean tones? I was thinking about getting an x2n on the bridge and that on the neck.
livetoshoot 2 years ago
I do like to think that I can hear a great pickup when I hear one, but I have only owned EMG's and these passive DiMarzio's that have been anything else than stock pickups. If you're like me, who like the clarity of an active pickup, then these pickups are pretty good. They're ringing out bright and clear. I like that for both clean and distorted. Probably for neck position as well as bridge too.
Moozart 2 years ago
how do you like these pickups compared to active? I just bought the same guitar, but black. $450 Canadian with case, i was saving for an ESP Eclipse, but i stumbled across the vtb when my friend was selling one, and I grabbed it, figured it was a good deal, The previous owner was a guitar collector, didn't even play, and my friend only had it a month. after playing it for a few days, i know i got a good deal. Still saving for the eclipse though.
RAISEALITTLEHELL 2 years ago
It might be the thickness of the body or any other factor, but I feel they are even brighter than EMG's. I'm not an expert though. In short, I think they sound clear and clean and you don't have to worry about batteries.. Sounds like a great pickup to me!
Moozart 2 years ago
awesome riffs and playing
Dec3mberRain 2 years ago
Is that guitar good? Maybe buying one used. Heard quite much good of it. And looks like, it sounds awesome :D
PoisonusBlack 2 years ago
It's one of my best guitars indeed!
You should absolutely try it out if you have the opportunity though. Since this line of guitars is known to be prototypes and I have heard several people say that the frets could have been done better. I had to file down a few frets on this guitar. That's why you need to check it out ;) Apart from that, this is a good guitar.
Moozart 2 years ago
Murud, Murud, gitarguru! :p
jonatanostberg 2 years ago
Oops, sorry , you did play some Slayer.
metalfiend124 3 years ago
Great playing! Would you consider playing some Randy Rhoads and some Slayer? Thanks for showing and great choice of songs.
metalfiend124 3 years ago
its all played absolutely perfectly =O one of the first youtube videos ive seen that has no mistakes at all. well played
AndybNDB 3 years ago 5
That's very nice of you to say. Thanks for the compliment!
Moozart 3 years ago
Nice playing.. but sounds so so digital
FredLeadGuitar 3 years ago
It is digital, so hence the sound. But, if plugged into an effects loop, this thing can sound pretty authentic. I tend to use the amp models on the pedal and use my amp just as a power amp.
Moozart 3 years ago
Very heavy. Hell shall welcome you.
necrojerky 3 years ago
Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
Moozart 3 years ago
Good thing IMO. :)
necrojerky 3 years ago
Man.. well, for your love of hell, I consider that as a positive response on my video from you so I thank you ;) \m/
Moozart 3 years ago
I would guess that's a good thing!
jonatanostberg 2 years ago
nice. love the megadeth. and i like
how clean your playing is. i always manage to hit other strings when i'm playing..
xharryslinkiex 3 years ago
Thanks man! I manage to do that myself as well.. Believe me! Try to play the rythm on the chorus for joe satriani's revelation. Without the pitch shifter effect. That's a good exercise for string skipping. And it's a great song.
Moozart 3 years ago
nice man! slayer! :] how are thoes dimarzio's im planning on getting thoes
TacoPenguin4347 3 years ago
They work pretty well. Very clear sounding. I would have traded them for EMG's though.
Moozart 3 years ago
Great!!!
My english is not very good, tu joues très bien et ton son est très bon(you have a good sound and you play very well).
scotbis 3 years ago
got the same guitar its awesome! i hate emgs and those dimarzios are fucking sweet :) nice playing
FLy1n6V 3 years ago
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EMG's are one of the best pickups you can get your an idiot
yaylolyay 3 years ago
i have a jackson WRMG with emg 81 and 85... those are the crappiest pickups you can get!!! i hate that tone, i can't believe how so many people like it... seymor duncans like JB4 or SH59 or lots of dimarzio pickups are 1000 times better! maybe you play nothing but metal, but i play many shred and rock stuff, and that's where the emgs completely FAIL!
FLy1n6V 3 years ago
what determins the best pickups?
Rhaabjorn 3 years ago
what your ears tell ya you like.
zyxwfish 3 years ago
Amazing playing. I love that guitar but can't seem to find it anywhere. I want! Lol.
Teimlia 3 years ago
Hi Mate,
That's top drawer riffin!
Can I ask you what kind of rig you are using?
All the best from Leeds, England!
Minseito 3 years ago
For this video, it's just the guitar and a boss GT-8 directly into the computer.
Moozart 3 years ago
fucking hais brother
TOP FUCKING CLASSSSSSS
Q:)
I LOVED THE MESHUGGAH RIFFAGE
WithFullDistortion 3 years ago
thank you!
Moozart 3 years ago
A: Clean up your house or room
B: Get a pink guitar
C: Play Van Halen cuz there the best
D: Nice playing man, dam keep up the good wordk
AssassinSteven 3 years ago
I love Van Halen! But I hate pink guitars and cleaning up :P
thanks
Moozart 3 years ago
flying v's always have that cut to them, that's why they are perfect for live, and those pickups sound amazing, even for active wannabes, i should get me some
glassprisoner417 3 years ago
You're SO right! V's have a cutting sound. I can absolutely recommend the pickups. They're hot and sound nice and clear. I have a Les Paul with active EMG's and they are comparable. However, EMG's are more silent and have a more compressed sound. So I can understand why someone would by those instead of the D-activators.
Moozart 3 years ago
i have a schecter hellraiser with emg 81/85, its great for aggressive playing but when it comes to playing clean, its a bit too sterile. d-activators fix that problem to some extent i suppose with respect to dynamics. however, i have a c7 blackjack atx with blackouts and for active pickups they are a lot more dynamic and have a lot more headroom.
i have an ibanez which i mainly use for playing death/black metal stuff and that i have x2n on bridge and d-activator on the neck. works for me.
kvltaholic 3 years ago
thats fuckin badass guy!
kvltaholic 3 years ago
Thank you!
Moozart 3 years ago
I digggg it......
BudgiePrincess 3 years ago
Wow Petter...cool vid!!! :D That`s some serious HEAVY picking and some MEAN faces right there DUDE. I still can`t get master of puppets to flow like you do :(
johnniz13 3 years ago
Thanks, buddy!
I like being dumb ;)
What you thin of the sound? It's the sharpest sounding guitar I've got, but I absolutely love it. I'm bringing this guitar to the capital, and we're gonna shred on it.
Moozart 3 years ago
HEHE sure thing dude, those dimarzio`s are killer!!!
johnniz13 3 years ago