I think that would be the Super Distortion (or Mighty Mite version, etc,). Anyone can advise if the playability between the EVH Wolfgang special and an EVH frankenstein are about the same? I'm a little familiar with the new EVH branded pickups that go in the new Wolfgangs. Leads dont sound thin.. Dimarzio has being saying similar things in their literature about certain pickups. Maybe the biggest surprise I've gotten and most sensitive to pickup heights out of any pickup I've tried. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. When I dig in, I'm not getting the chunk that I'm used to. All times are GMT-7. Ryan Peene, Unity Banks Senior Vice President/Chief Depository Officer, who is well known in the Bergen County and Hudson County communities for leadership roles on the City of Hoboken Planning Board and Greater Bergen Community Action, leads the development of the Fort Lee branch and all of Unitys retail banking operations. All rights reserved (About Us). Totally different spec-wise.. JB is a bit more mid crunchy EVH are more balanced. The direct mount EVH Wolfgang bridge humbucker with Alnico 2 magnets is hotter and delivers rich harmonics, cutting highs and snarling mids. You are giving me some serious GAS for that one. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Hand selected from all across the globe, each brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of music gear. See how Sweetwater goes to great lengths to give you the very best online guitar buying experience. It may not display this or other websites correctly. WebEVH FRANKENSTEIN HUMBUCKER. It sounds pretty awesome. All are welcome, from seasoned pros to absolute beginners. Great review! Other than that I screwed then right into the wood. I don't like the clip on his site.. Its much too controlled and the high end isn't near as complex and alive as the Frankenstein. I'm familiar with the Music Man DiMarzios and the PV Wolfgang pickups. The facility features the abstract landscape oil paintings of Bergen County artist Sol Zaretsky of Teaneck. Honestly I could make a single coil do death metal if I had too.. A little comparison between the two pickups. 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. Alder and Maple..but its really nice across the spectrum. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Get Directions | I played with heights, raising the screws way up to add bite, since it doesn't have that much when it's set a"normal" distance from the strings .And when I raised it up a little it got Bassier, but did get more bite. 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. I recently got a strat and put a Duncan distortion in it and it's so badass I can't even tell you. The bass is balanced but full, the highs cut like crazy a it does clean to overdrive equally great.. the EVH i own and it slays. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. I can say with them raised up (they have a real low magnetic field btw) they take on a whole new level. REally has that sustain and squeal that early VH has.. it is pretty similar to the SH11 but i liked it a lot more. The14-story building located in the Palisades Cliffs overlooking the Hudson River recorded eight new sales in a recent six-week period, according to developer Skyline Development Group. So the Frankenstein is the pickup they were putting in the Charvel Art guitars, and the Wolfgang pickups come stock in the new Wolfies, right? Nice review, much more informative/useful than the guitar magazine "reviews". Always was th, Thank you for your request. Our expertly trained Sales Engineers are ready to help! 57 Classic and Classic Plus opinions for hard rock? Theres just something off on the EVH peavey pickups that I dont like. Overall, Im hoping I can find a home for it in one of my builds, but I pulled it out of the guitar I had it in as its just not what I was looking for.. Exclusive deals, delivered straight to your inbox. Thanks man.. Prs hfs bridge pickup is similar. Turn your old gear into new gear with the Sweetwater Gear Exchange! Thats funny ive never had a Gibson pup i could mesh with. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. tone forum. Another EVH pickup WTF. You can get one on eBay. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. $219.99 $169.99. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Also the Wolfgang pickups that are in the Mexican and Indonesian models are not the Made in USA Wolfgangs that come in the USA Wolfgang models. It may not display this or other websites correctly. My misunderstanding. before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Rodriguez is a family medicine doctor who received his medical degree from St. Matthews University (Grand Cayman) and did his residency at Hoboken University Medical Center. Originally Posted by peavey_impact Cool review man. Not sure how It compared to the new Wolfgang pickups but the old Peavey ones seemed to be super The USA are also the ones you can buy aftermarket. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Tech experts from Seymour Duncan are regularly on this forum, and are clearly labeled as employees of Seymour Duncan. Originally Posted by JesusCrisp The Wolfgang pickup is pretty much a Dimarzio Air Zone tonewise from what I've heard and read. I have the Air Zone Nice review, much more informative/useful than the guitar magazine "reviews". Guitars . It also boasts a white skirted Strat-style single volume control knob (labeled TONE, just like the original), a custom black pickguard, and relicd chrome finish. Granted one clip doesn't really define a pickup, I know.. EVH Wolfgang VS EVH Frankie - Same Pickups But Do They Sound Different?? So the Frankenstein is the pickup they were putting in the Charvel Art guitars, and the Wolfgang pickups come stock in the new Wolfies, right? I was gonna try one once, but everybody said the Frank was tons better. Thanks man.. I should add a couple things.. The Fankenstein can do metal, blues and sounds pretty good clean.. So, IMO, its very versatile.. The Wo My Les Paul is the leading online community and marketplace for Les Paul guitar fans. I seen this on Sweetwater site New EVH Frankenstein Classic Pickup pre-order 8.2k alnico II. I still don't understand it. Sweetwater Sales Engineers help you buy music gear with confidence. No mods. I have not tried that combination but I suspect the balance would be fairly good. I love the SH-4 JB it snarls. Not saying yours is wired wrong. Marty5150 11.2K subscribers Join 23K views 10 months ago In this video I EVH branded guitars use EVH Don't know if the MIC Wolfgang has USA pickups stock but it just sounds so good. JavaScript is disabled. I think a maple board would help with tightening the lows and adding some attack.. Also I use somewhat heavy gauge strings 50 on the low Eb, and Im guessing some lighter gauges might help.. Superhuman chops aside, Eddie forged his unmistakable sound through incessant tinkering with guitar parts and pickups. Haha No Hassle Return Policy. before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. The strat I have the Frankenstein in is hum bridge-single coil in the neck setup.. Now is the perfect time to get the gear you want with simple promotional financing. Also gets me thinking about the Wolfgang guitar, because the pickups are hard mounted a fair distance from the strings.. And I when I play those guitars there are times you want a little extra power and drive. The Wolfgang, ( in the EVH) is about 13.6 Kohms and the Frankenstrat, (in the Ibanez) is about 14.25 Maybe a dimarzio At-1 or Air Zone are what would suit your ear better. I've been playing mainly wolfgangs and axis guitars for over 15yrs. Originally Posted by HELSTRUME Good review. I had heard the wolf uses a small ceramic mag, and was like a half aired tonezone. I was gonna try one Its also got a very BRIGHT high end. To start viewing messages, Saying they have brightened the lows while warming up the highs.. Sweetwater's 2-year Total Confidence Coverage Warranty gives you extra peace of mind at no extra cost. Help us match you with the perfect, Striped Series Frankenstein Relic - Red/Black/White, Inspired by Eddie Van Halens iconic Frankenstrat, A spot-on cosmetic duplicate of Eddies original with worn-in relicd finish, Basswood body delivers a warm, growling tone with rock-solid mids, Direct-mount bridge humbucker exhibits Eddie Van Halens classic tone, Oil-finished, graphite-reinforced, quartersawn maple neck offers comfort, plus added snap and sustain, EVH-branded Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo facilitates effortless dive-bombs, D-Tuna retunes the guitar to Drop D and back with a flick of your finger, EVH-branded neck plate and standard strap buttons, EVH Branded Floyd Rose Special Double-locking Tremolo with D-Tuna, Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time, Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department. Ever try a dean Michael schrenker? WebThe Striped Series Frankie comes loaded with an EVH Wolfgang humbucker. Finally, i play a lot of styles but generally stick with metal and these two pickups can do the heaviest of {censored} as well as rock and dirty blues.. But I put it in my Explorer that I made.. So taking into account his new EVH Wolfgang guitars either have an ebony or maple fretboard and stainless steel frets( which sound a bit brighter on the attack to me) I think for this pickup to shine the guitar needs to have a bright attack to help the low end from being to muffled and loose sounding.. Guitar "feel". I am REALLY curious how a motor city second degree black belt sounds in your guitar, of Stan's extensive pickup test, this is one pickup that killed the 2 pu's above. Which also rules, btw. Re: EVH Frankenstein pickup vs EVH Wolfgang pickup. Included in the burst of activity was one of the most significant sales to date at the building, a spectacular three-bedroom penthouse home with private outdoor space that sold for a record $2 million. Eddie started with a Strat-style body, added a maple neck, crudely mounted bridge PAF humbucker, and eventually a Floyd Rose tremolo system (with a 1971 quarter as a bridge stop). This pickup sits right at Fair Warning style tone.. Its fat, chunky, got tons of mids and just sounds great.. The Wolfgang seems picky with what guitars it will like.. Its not near as modern sounding as I was expecting. Sweetwater's Sales Engineers have the experience to help! New OneMD family and internal medicine practice opens; North Bergen condominium records new sales | Business Notes, Hospital hosts high school students at first Healthcare Career Day. Similar to how I set my EMGs.. Thread starter Variac; Start date 2 minutes ago; V. Variac Member. Sweetwater Sound Old thread bump/UPDATE, because clearly by the number of responses this got, people need to know.. ! Haha So I had this Wolfgang pup sitting around Honestly, I wish they offered an exchange because I would easily swap the Wolfgang for another Frankenstein.. The CC is indeed thicker, but it isn't miles thicker. They are here to help. Built from a solid chunk of basswood, this solidbody electric guitar growls with the best of them, while exhibiting rock-solid mids that can cut through a manic rhythm section with ease. Most Successful Signature Guitar Of All Time? Some say its like a Seymour Duncan Custom Custom and I disagree. to get the sound you are looking for. I wish i could say more but Pickups Duncan SH-4 JB vs. EVH pickups (all of them) hbucker Jul 8, 2012 hbucker Senior Member Joined Oct 15, 2007 Messages 4,024 Reaction score 1,690 Jul 8, 2012 #1 I'm familiar with the Music Man DiMarzios and the PV Wolfgang pickups. Plus I like a little sag to my sound.. Weichert, Realtors has announced that sales associate Anthony Iemmello with the Hoboken office was recognized for outstanding sales performance at the regional level in January. Interestingly, all my other 3 guitars have medium output Alnico II pickups (Duncan Custom Custom, EVH Frankenstein, Duncan CS Frankenstein) in different woods, and I love them all, but on the Wolfgang I'd like to try something powerful in the bridge, but "cleaner" and open, and as mentioned before, a crispy low output neck Cool review man. Not sure how It compared to the new Wolfgang pickups but the old Peavey ones seemed to be super hot. I always thought they were ki The EVH 78 is 8.9 K I think and the Franky pu is 13+K so it is quite a bit hotter. imho the better jbs are bareknuckle rebel yells & suhr doug aldrich pickups. Just wondered if either of these was anything like one of those. I still don't understand it. Dunno why the OP is experiencing what he is What he's describing sounds way more like the Duncan '78, which I also have extensive experience with A2s are buttery - the high E and B shouldn't be piercing or shrill at all. Talk with your fellow tone freaks on the web's liveliest (and friendliest!) swapping my burstbucker pro for SD which one ? Designed to his exact specifications and intentionally positioned against the body, the dive-bomb-only D-Tuna-equipped Floyd Rose lets you mimic Eddies signature trem work with ease, along with giving you instant access to Drop D tuning. The Wolfgang pickup is pretty much a Dimarzio Air Zone tonewise from what I've heard and read. But not as well.. Its a softer sound.. Of course the amp settings and other things factor in to ANY style.. So I swapped a 250k pot and it improved a bunch.. If I ever sold the Charvel, I'd take that pickup out first, its waaayy cool! From our online Guitar Gallery that allows you to see and select the exact instrument you want to our 55-point Inspection process and our in-house guitar techs, we take the guesswork out of buying your next guitar online. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Still I had to turn the highs on my amp down a touch. , JavaScript is disabled. Could you guys recommend something? Thanks to this killer pickup, Frankie delivers Eddie Van Halens classic tone instantly. WebThe EVH Wolfgang Custom/CustomSpecial guitar comes with the following string gauges: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th.009 .011 .016 .024 .032 0.42 PICKUP ADJUSTMENT The custom-voiced, custom-wound EVH humbucking pickups in Solaia, a collection of 70 upscale condominiums in North Bergen, has seen a flurry of sales throughout the holiday and winter season. North Bergen condominium records eight new sales. Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department. We'd love to save your interests, but first we need to know who you are! I got it for $119 which is a bit much to spend on a pickup, but I would easily buy another one because its that good! Brand New. Subscribe to the EVH e-newsletter to keep up with the latest artist and product news from EVH, as well as special promotions or giveaways! Quick View EVH Wolfgang Bridge Pickup, Black and White FREE US SHIPPING on Entire Order Out of Stock - Get Notified. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It does take on a bit of that Tone Zone flavor now, but it's not as bassy and the clarity is much better. I have that and its just not that much like it besides the Alnico 2 magnet and 14kohm reading.. And to top it off, the Striped Series Frankie features the originals famed red, white, and black-striped paint job and a worn-in relicd look. I should add a couple things.. link above. Tech experts from Seymour Duncan are regularly on this forum, and are clearly labeled as employees of Seymour Duncan. Interesting that you didn't need to mod the baseplates. OneMD will be opening additional locations later this year in Jersey City, Union City and West New York in Hudson County and Rutherford or North Arlington in Bergen County. I have an old Charvel model 1A that I am thinking of putting in dual hums as it has a bathtub route under the singles. OneMD opens first office at Hudson Regional Hospital. Ocean blue Les Paul and a lady drummer (video). The plus pickup is supposed to be the a copy of the pickup that was in the Ernie Ball Musicman guitar which was the Dimarzio which was 17.k look at the specs of the Frankenstein plus pickup, Im surprised they didnt make a ceramic magnet type pickup to achieve that first Van Halen album sound like a mighty mite 1300 or a old Dimarzio Super Distortion. 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