You may have to register Thread starter Variac; Start date 2 minutes ago; V. Variac Member. The CC is indeed thicker, but it isn't miles thicker. JB is a bit more mid crunchy EVH are more balanced. You will get crunch but also sponge and it will be fuller than a regular JB. I have used the EVH Frankenstein pickup extensively in a Northern Ash bodied Franky replica and to me it is the BEST pickup for EVH type tones - it's mid heavy, with a darker high end and high output. To achieve his signature tone, Eddie paid particular attention to different pickup windings. Unity purchased several of Zaretskys paintings through its program to support local artists in communities where it has branches. Ocean blue Les Paul and a lady drummer (video). Obvious answerpeavey Wolfgang pickup. The Super 70 that would have come in it is a cool pickup, but doesnt sound like the Destroyer / shark, especially the first album. The direct mount EVH Wolfgang bridge humbucker with Alnico 2 magnets is hotter and delivers rich harmonics, cutting highs and snarling mids. Happy customers, one piece of gear at a time! 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 Thats funny ive never had a Gibson pup i could mesh with. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. I always thought they were killer. Its also got a very BRIGHT high end. So I like it more for the sound rather than his name or style. Anyone can advise if the playability between the EVH Wolfgang special and an EVH frankenstein are about the same? We'd love to save your interests, but first we need to know who you are! I was gonna try one once, but everybody said the Frank was tons better. I figured the Wolf would be more modern sounding. Don't know if the MIC Wolfgang has USA pickups stock but it just sounds so good. Again it reads 14k dc resistance but it doesnt have the mids of the Franky which leads it to feel less powerful. The 36th has more sparkle, much better cleans, though. 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. Hand selected from all across the globe, each brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of music gear. The sales, including several to former New York City residents, totaled more than $10 million and elevated the property to 35 percent sold, with most of those homes already closed and occupied. WebThe Frankie guitar follows suit, featuring an EVH Wolfgang humbucking bridge pickup with a dummy Strat neck pickup and a dummy five-way blade housed in the middle position. The bass is balanced but full, the highs cut like crazy a it does clean to overdrive equally great.. When I dig in, I'm not getting the chunk that I'm used to. I still don't understand it. Good review. I had heard the wolf uses a small ceramic mag, and was like a half aired tonezone. I was gonna try one once, but everybody said the Fr I do use a 5150 and XXX and both those amps deliver a similar style of gain. The Frankenstein definitely creates more distortion than the neck single but volume wise its pretty close.. Opens in a new window or tab. Love them! 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! Weicherts Jersey City Downtown office, which is managed by Jacqueline Greco, had the most revenue units and shared top honors for having the most sales in the Weichert sales region. Haven't tried the Rebel Yell.. Only tried the Painkiller set and each of these Evh pups smoke the painkiller.. Evh Wolfgang and Evh Frankenstein Pickup review 1995-2022 Harmony Central, Inc. All rights reserved. This axe belongs in every Van Halen fans guitar collection. I hate that pup in a LP, but tried in an ash guitar and it sounded great. Guitar "feel". Higher output and tight but the high notes are fuller and not thin. You may have to register Turn your old gear into new gear with the Sweetwater Gear Exchange! It may not display this or other websites correctly. Frankenstein, its really a great humbucker in my opinion, you go to 7 and its paffish, lower its clean and in a good way.. but it depends on your rig, speakers first, and what you need from it, I prefer to add mids from amp eventually, Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. Another EVH pickup WTF. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. All times are GMT-7. Feels great. I really cant compare it to any other pickup.. Talk with your fellow tone freaks on the web's liveliest (and friendliest!) It makes sense, there are a lot of pickups out there marketing themselves as the VHI pickup. Honestly, I wish they offered an exchange because I would easily swap the Wolfgang for another Frankenstein.. EVH branded guitars use EVH branded electronics, including the pickups. The guitar I tried it in has a Rosewood fretboard which I dont think is a good match. I have the Air Zone and have used it in this guitar and I All are welcome, from seasoned pros to absolute beginners. All rights reserved (About Us). 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.. the cc is thicker and works better for later vh tones. I have one in a MIJ Charvel SC1. Caved in and bought the USA wolfgang bridge and then found out that the pickup selector hot and ground were reversed. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. Very nice, balanced combo. You can get one on eBay. The Wolfgang seems picky with what guitars it will like.. Its not near as modern sounding as I was expecting. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The only 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. Dropped the DiMarzios in as is. I have the franky pickup in my Charvel Star and its an excellent pickup. It's a Custom Shop wind, so $$$. Please click below to login. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The facility features the abstract landscape oil paintings of Bergen County artist Sol Zaretsky of Teaneck. You are using an out of date browser. I'm not feeling it. check out the FAQ by clicking the 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. Exclusive deals, delivered straight to your inbox. It's my new favorite guitar to play. It seems too smooth on the bass strings. No springs.. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BY3EewvQ/videos. Maybe a dimarzio At-1 or Air Zone are what would suit your ear better. Leads dont sound thin.. Dimarzio has being saying similar things in their literature about certain pickups. Phone Hours | Plus I like a little sag to my sound.. The Striped Series Frankie comes loaded with an EVH Wolfgang humbucker. 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. Quick View EVH Wolfgang Bridge Pickup, To start viewing messages, Sales associate Sandy Cuevas with the Jersey City Exchange Place office was recognized for outstanding achievement at the regional level in January. You must log in or register to reply here. Both doctors are bi-lingual in English and Spanish. Overall, it was my same impression the first time.. You are using an out of date browser. Pure DCR doesn't tell the whole story. lol 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I put a custom custom then a JB in my MIM wolfgang and it just sounded weak to me which just didn't make sense to me. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. EVH Wolfgang Bridge Pickup Black and White Pickup for Electric Guitar. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Haven't tried the Rebel Yell.. Only tried the Painkiller set and each of these Evh pups smoke the painkiller.. I've been playing mainly wolfgangs and axis guitars for over 15yrs. In December, the bank opened a branch in Lakewood in Ocean County. before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Always was th, Thank you for your request. EVH branded guitars use EVH The Wolfgang can do metal too.. Have you ever played a guitar loaded with a BKP Rebel Yell? The dislike towards the newer wave of guitar players. 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. 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 frankenstein that is EVH branded but made by duncan is one of my favorites. I dont own a guitar with them in it now and dont plan on getting a pickup again in the future. 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. OneMD opens first office at Hudson Regional Hospital. Just wondered if either of these was anything like one of those. This pickup sits right at Fair Warning style tone.. Its fat, chunky, got tons of mids and just sounds great.. DiMarzio Super Distortion vs SD JB or SH-5, Ocean blue Les Paul and a lady drummer (video). The wolfgang apparently was designed mostly by Seymour, then Fender decided to do it in-house. tone forum. link above. Old thread bump/UPDATE, because clearly by the number of responses this got, people need to know.. ! it is pretty similar to the SH11 but i liked it a lot more. I have a Wolfgang USA and it's a great guitar. Big fat clean tone that when you dig in it just sings. To achieve his signature tone, Eddie paid particular attention to different pickup windings. I have that and its just not that much like it besides the Alnico 2 magnet and 14kohm reading.. From beginners to rock stars, millions of music makers rely on our Sales Engineers' expertise to help achieve their musical goals. and yes, its different from a WG. Sweetwater's 2-year Total Confidence Coverage Warranty gives you extra peace of mind at no extra cost. 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? Superhuman chops aside, Eddie forged his unmistakable sound through incessant tinkering with guitar parts and pickups. 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.. All that time and energy wasted because I ASSUMED it was wired right. JB ?? 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. I'm familiar with the Music Man DiMarzios and the PV Wolfgang pickups. 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). Maybe I need higher output or a different magnet? My Dad bought me my first one back when I was 10 and Ive played everywhere from Chicago to Baghdad, Iraq out to Asia and all over again. I think the Custom Custom is the way to go I hear those mids when you listen to the Van Halen first album, I like more output the 78 doesnt seem to have it. Brand New. No problem! it is pretty similar to the SH11 but i liked it a lot more. They also recomend duncan 78 or custom custom, even though the DSD is the closer option. Guitars . I added a 6 positions Freeway Ultra Switch and the split tones are amazing. I thought the Frankenstein pickup was snake oil, but I grabbed a used one and it's really awesome. I have the 36th/at1 combo in my prs. WebEVH FRANKENSTEIN HUMBUCKER. the evh frankenstein that is EVH branded but made by duncan is one of my favorites. No Hassle Return Policy imho the better jbs are bareknuckle rebel yells & suhr doug aldrich pickups. To start viewing messages, 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. The Wolfgang pickup is pretty much a Dimarzio Air Zone tonewise from what I've heard and read. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Ever try a dean Michael schrenker? Ratings Snapshot 5. out of 5. Not saying yours is wired wrong. It makes sense, as the other EVH branded pickups are high output of Dimarzio DNA (wolfgangs) or Duncan DNA (the current "frankie" pickup). The Striped Series Frankie is as close to the real thing as youre going to find at this price. Tech experts from Seymour Duncan are regularly on this forum, and are clearly labeled as employees of Seymour Duncan. The Franky isn't what was first in that guitar.. Its the pickup that ended up in there.. One of the guys from Seymour Duncan who was in on the build of these Evh leaked some details (the Franky is made by Seymour. How about the settings on the amp? The facility, previously operated by another bank, includes dedicated parking and drive-up banking and ATM services. I have a hardtail MIC Wolfgang that I picked up 4-5 years ago for cheap and I like it's sound so much better than my MIM wolfgang that now has the USA bridge pickup. Which of the two would be brighter sounding. Get Directions | But it doesn't make me want to try it that much.. Sweetwater's Sales Engineers have the experience to help! Superhuman chops aside, Eddie forged his unmistakable sound through incessant tinkering with guitar parts and pickups. 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. I loved the EVH wolfgang special's playability! I really need to find the right pickup for this guitar, because I'm loving the guitar. EVH Wolfgang VS EVH Frankie - Same Pickups But Do They Sound Different?? It sounds sooo good ed's back up kramers and probably his main 5150 kramer had a JB in them look at end of link. Routed for an HSS pickup configuration, Frankie includes a dummy single-coil neck pickup and 5-way blade selector switch wedged into the middle position. I recently got a strat and put a Duncan distortion in it and it's so badass I can't even tell you. Alder and Maple..but its really nice across the spectrum. WebThe Striped Series Frankie comes loaded with an EVH Wolfgang humbucker. I should add a couple things.. It measures just under a 1/16th from bottom of string to the pickup screws while fretting the 22 fret.. And I wouldn't be exaggerating when I say this pickup feels completely different.. The 78 doesn't sound thin at all with a Floyd. 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. Most Successful Signature Guitar Of All Time? $199.99. A little comparison between the two pickups. The Custom Custom would have more true mids. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Cool review man. It makes sense, as the other EVH branded pickups are high output of Dimarzio DNA (wolfgangs) or Duncan DNA (the current "frankie" pickup). JavaScript is disabled. Thanks for the input! Music background: professional hobbyist for 40 years Music background: 30 years playing experience. Powered by Invision Community. Sounds nice and fat with good output. JavaScript is disabled. 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. So the EVH Frankenstein pickup would be brighter then the Custom Custom, Last question which one would have more midrange. The Striped Series Frankie endeavors to be a spot-on cosmetic duplicate of Eddies original, and it shows DIY aesthetic and all. WebWe would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. So I swapped a 250k pot and it improved a bunch.. Mar 1, 2022 #2 The Frankenstein is Duncan's wind for the last pickup that was in his Franke guitar. I recently purchased the EVH Wolfgang pup, because I am a pickup aficionado. EVH Frankenstein vs EVH Wolfgang pickup. If this is your first visit, be sure to Great review! Which is definitely a more vintage sounding pickup. It just doesn't have that drive that the Frankenstein does so well.. 5.0 out of 5 stars. The new branch is located at 899 Palisade Ave. at the intersection with Columbia Avenue. The Frankenstein sounds very much like a Duncan Custom Custom. You must log in or register to reply here. 5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 Unity Bank has opened a new full-service branch in Fort Lee, increasing its service footprint to 20 branches. The Striped Series Frankie is teeming with classic Van Halen aesthetics, but most importantly, it provides killer tone and lightning-fast playability. I plan using a dremel lol. Really they are nothing alike, but the Tone Zone does have a very full response with good pick attack.. You are missing that ceramic chug. I had heard the wolf uses a small ceramic mag, and was like a half aired tonezone. Similar to how I set my EMGs.. Think old-school Green Day and you'll achieve a very similar sound at high gain. I have also heard the Dimarzio Air Zone mentioned and it kinda resembles that, but the Air Zone has more bass.. Still I had to turn the highs on my amp down a touch. The Wolfgang is a little weird in that while it has a bright tone its pretty smooth sounding.. 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