V1 vs F1

[finstah]

I'm debating on swapping out the V1 in my 550 for an F1 I had in the bridge of my 770 but wanted to know your opinions before I go thru with it.

I've got 2 other Ibby's with Tone Zone's in the bridge and they kick ass for the high gain tone I play. I dig the not as hot V1 but am curious if the F1 will give me a slightly stronger, gainier attack.

I don't want to dish out for another Tone Zone as I already have that tone in the other axes.

What are your opinions, gain wise, fullness, sustain wise of the V1 vs. the F1?

[finstah]

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It's a V2 in the bridge. The V1 is in the neck. Diggin' that one.

[SAVAGEDISTORTION]

the F1 is a actual dmarzio
it is like a tone zone lite
the V2 is kind of muddy/bland for em

[finstah]

cool, thanks for the feedback. Anyone else?

[rty13ibz98]

well, the f1 is more like a paf pro. if that's what you want, that's cool. i don't dig it. i had an f1 in my 540r, got pulled for a super3. the v2 is actually a hotter pickup than the f1. more sterile, but with more output. the v8 is basically more agressive version of the v2. neither are bad pickups, but i always end up pulling them for a dimarzio or duncan. if you really want an ibz usa to drop into the bridge slot, the f2 or f3 would be better. the f2 is "like" a stroked down tone zone, but without the openess. never tried the f3, but everyone says it's just like the super3, which is my personal favorite pickup in basswood.

rich

[SAVAGEDISTORTION]

Originally Posted by rty13ibz98

well, the f1 is more like a paf pro. if that's what you want, that's cool. i don't dig it. i had an f1 in my 540r, got pulled for a super3. the v2 is actually a hotter pickup than the f1. more sterile, but with more output. the v8 is basically more agressive version of the v2. neither are bad pickups, but i always end up pulling them for a dimarzio or duncan. if you really want an ibz usa to drop into the bridge slot, the f2 or f3 would be better. the f2 is "like" a stroked down tone zone, but without the openess. never tried the f3, but everyone says it's just like the super3, which is my personal favorite pickup in basswood.

rich

you are right, my bad i was thinking of the F2 not the F1

[finstah]

I've got an F1, F2, and an F4 laying around. I'm digging the V2 as it's a different beast from my other axes. Just wondering if the F series will do "more" for me. I don't really want another TZ or Duncan as I have 4 guitars with those in them already. Looking for some variety.

I replaced the F4 neck in my 770 with a PAF Pro. eh, it's ok, nothing special.

I think I'll give the F2 a go in the bridge and keep the V1 in the neck.

[rty13ibz98]

Originally Posted by finstah

I've got an F1, F2, and an F4 laying around. I'm digging the V2 as it's a different beast from my other axes. Just wondering if the F series will do "more" for me. I don't really want another TZ or Duncan as I have 4 guitars with those in them already. Looking for some variety.

I replaced the F4 neck in my 770 with a PAF Pro. eh, it's ok, nothing special.

I think I'll give the F2 a go in the bridge and keep the V1 in the neck.

it's kinda funny that you swapped an f4 for a paf pro. they are very close pickups. an f2 in the bridge will sound good. not great to my ears, but better than a v2, imo. if you still have the f4, drop that into that axe as well, make the set match. the f4 has alot more character than the v1.

rich

[finstah]

Originally Posted by rty13ibz98

it's kinda funny that you swapped an f4 for a paf pro. they are very close pickups. an f2 in the bridge will sound good. not great to my ears, but better than a v2, imo. if you still have the f4, drop that into that axe as well, make the set match. the f4 has alot more character than the v1.

rich

I swapped the f4 because I wanted to put in a matching white set of Dimarzio's in there.


Funny you mentioned putting the 4 in the neck. I was thinking the same thing this morning. Ha ha