Dimarzio VPAF Hot Early Reviews! Nice Pickup!

[BachToRock]

I think I might have to try a set of these as well...
Also the Mo Joe sounds pretty interesting from the description on the DiMarzio site

[STRATDELUXER97]

So it doesn't sound harsh or thin at all? I hate that in any pickup!! Lots of body and richness!

Harsh and thin are 2 words I can honestly leave out with this pickup..It's warm and chimey on top,very very articulate,and I Love the mids and the pickup has strong lows....

Has this really cool "airey"sought of thing that is really nice!

[STRATDELUXER97]

I cant beleave all these VHP threads and Nobody Mentions that is an EVH pickup!

Come on VH Paf. with 9.13K output.



anyway Thanks for the Review! and the Double creme looks good!

Maybe that's another reason I like the pickup so much?

[STRATDELUXER97]

John....you're really making me want to try both a VPAF Hot AND a Fred. Stop it will ya....I'm a dyed in the wool SD guy, but both of these sound really cool.

Got any extra's lying around you want to loan out?

I have an extra Fred now that you're welcome to try out?

The Dimarzio stuff is priced really right and it's well worth checking this pickup out I think,plus it's in pretty high demand and if you don't like it,someone would snatch it up quick...

Some of the guys don't like the Hybrid pickups and I Love em,so it might be possible that they don't like this pickup for the same reasons? I get a feeling this pickup may also have mis-matched coils,and lately it's something I really like for my style of playing and the gear I use...This is the same reason I Like the Fred pickup and I Know it has the slightly mis-matched coils for sure...I've been using the Fred pickup since it came out,in fact long before I ever fell in love with the Duncan pickups....I use whatever gets me where I want to be!

[STRATDELUXER97]

I am ordering one today. Being that you are such an advocate for the 59/CC A2, can you share any thoughts as to how the VHPAF compares tonally?

Thanks

Well you know I Love the 59/CC A2,but that pickup is in my Tokai Love Rock.

I can't really give you a fair comparison since this(VPAF HOt) pickup is in my SG...My SG is actually a darker guitar to the Love Rock and this is the reason it took me awhile to find something ballsy and strong enough and still articulate to get in the bridge position of this Tokai.The Hybrid took care of that in spades!

Both are great pickups and I Like what each one is doing in each of my guitars...

[STRATDELUXER97]

I think I might have to try a set of these as well...
Also the Mo Joe sounds pretty interesting from the description on the DiMarzio site

Pete.....Something tells me you'd really like this pickup!

[ErikH]

I cant beleave all these VHP threads and Nobody Mentions that is an EVH pickup!

Come on VH Paf. with 9.13K output.

What do you mean? Just because the output is 9.13k that makes it a VH pickup? Classic maybe but the DiMarzio pickups in the EBMM guitar are variations of the Tone Zone and Air Norton.

[Johtosotku]

What do you mean? Just because the output is 9.13k that makes it a VH pickup? Classic maybe but the DiMarzio pickups in the EBMM guitar are variations of the Tone Zone and Air Norton.

I think that he means that the abbreviation "VH" can also be used for Van Halen, not just Virtual Hot.

Damn I'm anxious for these pups now... I'll have to get the cash somewhere. What has made you guys with these pups choose them over the other paf offerings of Dimarzio?

[ErikH]

I think that he means that the abbreviation "VH" can also be used for Van Halen, not just Virtual Hot.

Umm, yeah. I figured that part out. Read my post again. I did mention classic VH. Just wanting to know if it's more than that. Is it voiced in such a way that the classic VH tone will be there through a cranked Marshall?

[gripweed]

Hmmm...

I love EVH's tone, it's just not a tone I would want for myself. So would I like the VHPAF or the hybrid? Are they really that close to the EVH tone?

[jguttello]

Is the VH PAF much different the the V PAF?

[ErikH]

Is the VH PAF much different the the V PAF?

Look at post #9. The tone settings or EQ of them is there. The VH PAF is wound hotter than the V PAF obviously. Seems to be just an overwound V PAF actually. I'm just going off the info on the DiMarzio site. Haven't used them myself.

[jguttello]

Look at post #9. The tone settings or EQ of them is there. The VH PAF is wound hotter than the V PAF obviously. Seems to be just an overwound V PAF actually. I'm just going off the info on the DiMarzio site. Haven't used them myself.

I ment more of a tone comparison....has anyone A/B'd them?

[Martian]

Is the VH PAF much different the the V PAF?

I use both.

I use the VHPAF and the VPAF neck set in my Goldtop. I had the 'regular' one in the bridge first. It sounded great yet once I heard the Hot version came out, I immediately got G.A.S. and had to go for it.

The VHPAF has a bit more rip to it. Meaning, it overdrives a little faster and has a hair more midrange and volume. Aside from that, the overall frequency response, air, etc. is pretty much identical. Let's put it this way, they're both great. It depends on what your neck pickup and intended application are.

I still use the 'regular' VPAF bridge, paired with a Pearly Gates neck in my Burns 12 string. This is a phenomenal combo too.

Bottom Line: Bboth the Hot and the 'regular' VPAFs sound great in the bridge position as does the neck model. It's just a matter of what I said above which conforms best to the individual player's tastes.

As always, YMMV

[walt]

John, that "air" and "breathey" quality you mentioned is why I like the Dimarzio's with the "Air" technology so much. Very clear across the spectrum without being ice-pickey. Got the V-PAF neck model in my Les Paul along with the Air Classic bridge model. Definate keepers. Also got an Air Zone in the bridge slot of my Wolfgang Special but I may be temepted to try the V-Hot PAF in the Wolfgang for kicks.

I had an AZ in my Wolfgang Special and swapped it for the Virtual Hot and have not looked back. Amazing pickup no doubt!!

[STRATDELUXER97]

Shame on me for starting another Dimarzio post on the Duncan forums!

[Lake Placid Blues]

Actually shame on you for causing me VHPAF gas! I just got everything paid off too. Zero debt, but now I'm gassing!!

[wixomwhat]

Umm, yeah. I figured that part out. Read my post again. I did mention classic VH. Just wanting to know if it's more than that. Is it voiced in such a way that the classic VH tone will be there through a cranked Marshall?

thats what I have heard.

[ErikH]

thats what I have heard.

Hmmm. Interesting. It'll take a lot to peel me away from the PAF I just acquired though.

[wixomwhat]

Hmmm. Interesting. It'll take a lot to peel me away from the PAF I just acquired though.

I know how you feel. I love my PAF Pro and don't think theres anything that could replace it.