high vs low output

[Devon8822]

I was comparing a Dimarzio blaze to my PAF pro today. The Blaze definitely sounded heavier and had more sustain, however it was missing something that the PAF Pro had... I have found this is pretty much all pickups. The hotter you get it seems that something goes missing... especially noticeable in the lead playing. I play really heavy music through a mesa boogie... I gotta figure out what kind of pickups i like. The lower output pups are missing sustain and heaviness, but they have punch and tone that the higher outputs dont have... am I making sense... does anyone else hear this?

[mrjakob69]

Originally Posted by Devon8822

I was comparing a Dimarzio blaze to my PAF pro today. The Blaze definitely sounded heavier and had more sustain, however it was missing something that the PAF Pro had... I have found this is pretty much all pickups. The hotter you get it seems that something goes missing... especially noticeable in the lead playing. I play really heavy music through a mesa boogie... I gotta figure out what kind of pickups i like. The lower output pups are missing sustain and heaviness, but they have punch and tone that the higher outputs dont have... am I making sense... does anyone else hear this?

use the pickup finder on dimarzios website, you should find just what you want.

[EvoGiant]

go with evolution. ha ha. gets heavy when you want it to, but it cuts through all the gain and stuff when its time for solos. it has a really nice voicing for solos. clear and loud without sounding trebly. good pickups....worth a shot...

[Rotti]

Originally Posted by Devon8822

I was comparing a Dimarzio blaze to my PAF pro today. The Blaze definitely sounded heavier and had more sustain, however it was missing something that the PAF Pro had... I have found this is pretty much all pickups. The hotter you get it seems that something goes missing... especially noticeable in the lead playing. I play really heavy music through a mesa boogie... I gotta figure out what kind of pickups i like. The lower output pups are missing sustain and heaviness, but they have punch and tone that the higher outputs dont have... am I making sense... does anyone else hear this?

I agree. Lower output pickups sound better but lack that sustain and crunch that the higher output pickups have. I guess a medium output pickup is the best trade off.

[Jaden]

yes, I pretty much use PAF pro level output or lower all the time now, with the exception of breeds which a really nice..
I find that the less you drive into the amp, the more you can shape the final tone.
look a Gilbert, he dont use a high output pickup at all but has a great tone (now)