UPDATES

Hey all, I got a few updates that I want to share in the blog. First, I would like to say, I underestimated my Ibanez WD-7 wah pedal; it actually sounded pretty okay after some serious tweaking. It is now able to be used on funk-style songs without the added gain that I've been complaining before. The sound that I'm getting is pretty clear although I can still feel the effect of the not-so-true bypass when it's turned off.

Second, my most beloved Dell Inspiron desktop died after 4 years of continuous service(I rarely turned it off except when I go out of town for some long period of time). It contains some of the recording project that I've recorded weeks ago with my friend. Now I need to find a way to be able to record again using another computer or whatever methods available.

Third, I recently play bass guitar more often. I got my beloved BTB-775PB on my hands almost everyday with new strings and a new preamp: VXL Bass Attack by Hartke. It sounded pretty good but I still need to learn more about Bass tone tweaking; this marks the beginning of my tone chasing journey of bass guitar.

Lastly, sorry I didn't update the blog as often as I used to, but it doesn't mean I will neglect the blog. I got busy finding job and working on some stuffs but my passion for tone chasing is still burning and every time I get a chance to write down something, I surely will visit this blog and pour it out for you all :)..

......as long as my nearby Guitar Center has something to offer, I will surely visit them and write down some review here, haha!

Ow, I might going to post new pictures of my cosmetically upgraded PGM30 :)..

Cheers and God bless :)

FULLTONE OCTAFUZZ OF-2 - coming soon

Hey everyone, been trying to save some money for a Fulltone Octafuzz OF-2 pedal. For you who don't know what it is, it's an octave up + fuzz pedal that emulates Hendrix signature fuzz sound.

I tried one on a nearby Guitar Center couple of days ago and still deciding about buying it or not. I tried it using some cheap Squier and a Fender 15 watt amp and it didn't really do the octave-up sound pretty well. I did some extensive research on Youtube to really get used to the sound. It's kinda tricky to control the sound especially with the octave switch engaged.

Stay tuned as I save some money to get that pedal or revisit a nearby Guitar Center for it. I hope it's gonna work well with the other pedals that I have.

Cheers and God Bless :)

DIMARZIO PAF 7

So sorry for the very lack of update last week, I went to so many places and didn't have much time to update the blog. Anyway, here I am with a review of DiMarzio PAF 7, the seven string DiMarzio low output PAF style pickup.

A little bit of background

It's supposed to sound like a regular PAF on Les Paul guitars. This one is formulated for seven string guitar and it has that low output sound of a weak magnet humbucker that makes it so sweet.

I installed mine on my RG7321 on the neck position. It doesn't sound good right away, but after I tweaked a little bit with the pickup height, I got my sweet spot right away.

Sound

The sound is very good, this is totally the best low output pickup for seven string guitar! This pickup doesn't boost the mid and bass like other high gain seven string guitar pickups, instead it adds a little bit more open-sound quality with more treble. On the neck position on a very dark sounding guitar, it will sound pretty much like the old PAF pickup on a '50s Les Paul guitar. Its low output doesn't mean it's not good for metal or shreddy stuffs, it's actually the best pickup on the neck for a fast legato runs! Doesn't get muddy is what it does best, so if you're frustrated with your seven string of getting too muddy and bassy, this pickup is the solution.

Keep in mind that it has what they call Virtual Vintage technology, you can do coil split and get a super sweet single coil-like sound that's pretty pleasing to hear. I don't make mine to sound like that but I guess you should be pleased if you have a coil tap function available on your guitar right now and you're thinking to get this pickup.

Price and worthiness

$70.00, It's worth every penny I spent for sure. This is one of the best replacement pickup for a seven string available. Probably the lowest output pickup replacement for seven strings.

From 0 to 10

10 ! Sounds totally awesome and not too expensive.

Stay tuned for audio clips.

Cheers and God bless :)