Gibson 498 vs Dimarzio Super Distortion

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Gibson 498 vs Dimarzio Super Distortion

Postby express » 02 Mar 2014, 15:05

Has anyone compared these two pickups soundwise I believe the 498 would be brighter with more highend presence clarity.

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Re: Gibson 498 vs Dimarzio Super Distortion

Postby Anitoli » 03 Mar 2014, 06:32

There might be some very noticeable difference if the Gibby has a cover on it. The 498 would prolly sound thinner.

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Re: Gibson 498 vs Dimarzio Super Distortion

Postby express » 03 Mar 2014, 06:44

To me the Gibson 498t has the brightness that I hear a on the first van halen album which is a good thing for me.I think its one of the brightest med/high output pickups out there.

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