Ever used these two pickups?

[Gplayerzzz]

D-Activator, and X2N? I know this is a Duncan board, but I can't get any good info.

[Marshall_Abuser]

Check out the Dimarzio board.
I have used the X2N a lot, bought 3 of em over the years.
What do you want to know about it ?

[Gplayerzzz]

Check out the Dimarzio board.
I have used the X2N a lot, bought 3 of em over the years.
What do you want to know about it ?

I didn't even know Dimarzio had a board?
My bad. I just want to know about the output. Does it have a lot of problem with feedback or noise? I like the EVO, but it doesn't have good lows for rhythm. I tried the super distortion, but its not bright enough lol. I'm thinking the X2N will be decent at both.

[Gplayerzzz]

Its also going in an alder body guitar.

[Marshall_Abuser]

Gobs of output, nice flat response, great bending scream due to the blades, but a bit fizzy/mushy in the lows. Indeed, that's why I stopped using the X2N, it was very mushy in the lows and tight palm mutes were souding a bit weird with lots of gain. I switched to playing only EMG back then because I was playing lots of rhythm parts.

Nowadays, however, I play only lead most of the time and sometimes I wish I would get an X2N back because the lead tone was extremely satisfying ! Also the feel of the pickup was very strong with lots of power and in a band, the sound always cuts through without harsh highs. Very nice !

I never tried the D-Activator, but it might be better for you than the X2N.

I didn't even know Dimarzio had a board?
My bad. I just want to know about the output. Does it have a lot of problem with feedback or noise? I like the EVO, but it doesn't have good lows for rhythm. I tried the super distortion, but its not bright enough lol. I'm thinking the X2N will be decent at both.

[Gplayerzzz]

Thanks man. I play mostly rhythm, so maybe the X2N wouldn't be good for me. I wonder if I could brighten up the Super with a 1 meg pot?

[Marshall_Abuser]

That would not hurt, also disconnect the tone pot completely...

Or maybe do not put any pots in the signal chain and just use a volume "switch" instead. This ensures you get the most out of your pickups because they are directly connected to the amp, so all the tone comes through.

Thanks man. I play mostly rhythm, so maybe the X2N wouldn't be good for me. I wonder if I could brighten up the Super with a 1 meg pot?