You must log in or register to reply here. Hand selected from all across the globe, each brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of music gear. JB is a bit more mid crunchy EVH are more balanced. It really does everything.. Essentially, its a Custom Custom with a degaussed (aged) Alnico 2 magnet. Its not to say they are bad sounding, but that theres likely better out there. link above. Get Directions | I think a maple board would help with tightening the lows and adding some attack.. Also I use somewhat heavy gauge strings 50 on the low Eb, and Im guessing some lighter gauges might help.. No Hassle Return Policy You may have to register I don't like the clip on his site.. Its much too controlled and the high end isn't near as complex and alive as the Frankenstein. It just doesn't have that drive that the Frankenstein does so well.. I don't think either pickup can't do what the other does with different amp settings. Haven't tried the Rebel Yell.. Only tried the Painkiller set and each of these Evh pups smoke the painkiller.. Evh Wolfgang and Evh Frankenstein Pickup review 1995-2022 Harmony Central, Inc. All rights reserved. Way moreso than amps.. And truthfully I really didnt have a guitar that needed a swap but I really like the Frankenstein pickup so I was hoping the Wolfgang would offer something different without straying to far from the Frank.. SHort answer.. they are WAY different! Haha I have not tried that combination but I suspect the balance would be fairly good. The Wolfgang has a better clean than the Franky, but lower the volume on the guitar helps on both.. All rights reserved (About Us). WebQuick View EVH Frankenstein Humbucker Pickup FREE US SHIPPING on Entire Order. $219.99 $169.99. The EVH Striped Series Frankie is a tribute to (although not quite a re-creation of) Eddie Van Halens iconic red, black, and white Frankenstrat guitar complete with a worn-in relicd finish. JavaScript is disabled. The CC is indeed thicker, but it isn't miles thicker. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. So I swapped a 250k pot and it improved a bunch.. JB ?? It's a Franky replica. The direct mount EVH Wolfgang bridge humbucker with Alnico 2 magnets is hotter and delivers rich harmonics, cutting highs and snarling mids. Shipping calculated at checkout. Thinking it would be a bass monster, it turned into this hard driving mid push with awesome clarity still.. The new branch is located at 899 Palisade Ave. at the intersection with Columbia Avenue. WebThe EVH Wolfgang Bridge Pickup gives you classic Eddie Van Halen guitar tone, instantly. i think i remember the CC being a little more compressed and a bit less open sounding. They are here to help. $219.99 $169.99. My Dad bought me my first one back when I was 10 and Ive played everywhere from Chicago to Baghdad, Iraq out to Asia and all over again. Get yours today from Sweetwater! All are welcome, from seasoned pros to absolute beginners. I seen this on Sweetwater site New EVH Frankenstein Classic Pickup pre-order 8.2k alnico II. Practice cures most tone issues - John Suhr. I've always wanted to try that Seymur Duncan '78 Custom and I'm wondering how these compare. I don't find that my PV EVH in my wolfgang pups sound like my JB. See giveaway details & rules or check out our past winners! Another EVH pickup WTF. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. If I ever sold the Charvel, I'd take that pickup out first, its waaayy cool! EVH Frankenstein pickup vs EVH Wolfgang pickup 02-25-2020, 06:30 PM In your opinions which of these two pickups would be the closest to the early (VH1) Thanks man.. before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. So the EVH Frankenstein pickup would be brighter then the Custom Custom, Last question which one would have more midrange. To achieve his signature tone, Eddie paid particular attention to different pickup windings. Plus I like a little sag to my sound.. And to top it off, the Striped Series Frankie features the originals famed red, white, and black-striped paint job and a worn-in relicd look. I do use a 5150 and XXX and both those amps deliver a similar style of gain. They also recomend duncan 78 or custom custom, even though the DSD is the closer option. You must log in or register to reply here. The 78 doesn't sound thin at all with a Floyd. You must log in or register to reply here. Honestly, I wish they offered an exchange because I would easily swap the Wolfgang for another Frankenstein.. No Hassle Return Policy. Talk with your fellow tone freaks on the web's liveliest (and friendliest!) Anyone can advise if the playability between the EVH Wolfgang special and an EVH frankenstein are about the same? As you move up the fretboard where youre more likely to bend notes, the fretboard flattens out to a 16" radius, which allows you to more easily bend notes, effectively offering you extra fretboard space so youre less likely to run off the edge. You are using an out of date browser. Originally Posted by JesusCrisp The Wolfgang pickup is pretty much a Dimarzio Air Zone tonewise from what I've heard and read. I have the Air Zone DiMarzio Super Distortion vs SD JB or SH-5, Ocean blue Les Paul and a lady drummer (video). Just wondered if either of these was anything like one of those. check out the FAQ by clicking the But I put it in my Explorer that I made.. Turn your old gear into new gear with the Sweetwater Gear Exchange! This now has that, but tone wise it's on a different level.. Sweetwater's Sales Engineers have the experience to help! But I have stopped buying and trying them all on a whim and I'm more into tweaking what I have, because if there is one thing I've learned with pickup whoring, it's that most are good and can be tweaked by heights, magnet swaps, etc. I have the Air Zone and have used it in this guitar and I That's my current favorite pickup of all time and it's very PAF'ish but still hotter and more rock-n-roll. before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. EVH branded guitars use EVH branded electronics, including the pickups. This brand-new version of the Frankenstein pickup is wound to the exact specifications as the original. Guitars . 1995-2022 Harmony Central, Inc. All rights reserved. I have used the EVH Frankenstein pickup extensively in a Northern Ash bodied Franky replica and to me it is the BEST pickup for EVH type tones - it's mid heavy, with a darker high end and high output. How about the settings on the amp? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Totally different spec-wise.. i havent tried the frankie pup enough to give a good comparison but what others have said, little brighter, little tighter than a cc sounds about right, The 78 might sound thin with a Floyd Rose thats why I think the Custom Custom will make up for that. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Prs hfs bridge pickup is similar. Buying music gear can be complicated, but your Sweetwater Sales Engineer is here to help. To achieve his signature tone, Eddie paid particular attention to different pickup windings. EVH Wolfgang Pickup - Differences between models?? I run it with no tone pot and I think it is an astounding sounding pickup. Subscribe to the EVH e-newsletter to keep up with the latest artist and product news from EVH, as well as special promotions or giveaways! Surrounding businesses include an insurance company, salon and a dentist. WebEVH FRANKENSTEIN HUMBUCKER. Really they are nothing alike, but the Tone Zone does have a very full response with good pick attack.. The plus pickup is supposed to be the a copy of the pickup that was in the Ernie Ball Musicman guitar which was the Dimarzio which was 17.k look at the specs of the Frankenstein plus pickup, Im surprised they didnt make a ceramic magnet type pickup to achieve that first Van Halen album sound like a mighty mite 1300 or a old Dimarzio Super Distortion. $199.99. I know, I know, I'm a pickup junkie.. Cool review man. Not sure how It compared to the new Wolfgang pickups but the old Peavey ones seemed to be super hot. I always thought they were ki New OneMD family and internal medicine practice opens; North Bergen condominium records new sales | Business Notes, Hospital hosts high school students at first Healthcare Career Day. No wonder Eddie's guitars now use a 250kohm tone pot. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. Old thread bump/UPDATE, because clearly by the number of responses this got, people need to know.. ! Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time. The EVH Striped Series Frankie features a super-playable 12"16" compound-radius fretboard. Re: EVH Frankenstein pickup vs EVH Wolfgang pickup. No mods. Listen to your guitarwhat does it need? The Franky isn't what was first in that guitar.. Its the pickup that ended up in there.. One of the guys from Seymour Duncan who was in on the build of these Evh leaked some details (the Franky is made by Seymour. To be fair, I think we are splitting hairs. The Frankenstein is Duncan's wind for the last pickup that was in his Franke guitar. Guitar "feel". Could you guys recommend something? Very nice, balanced combo. I wish i could say more but Also the Wolfgang pickups that are in the Mexican and Indonesian models are not the Made in USA Wolfgangs that come in the USA Wolfgang models. I recently purchased the EVH Wolfgang pup, because I am a pickup aficionado. The guitar I tried it in has a Rosewood fretboard which I dont think is a good match. Similar to how I set my EMGs.. Frankenstein, its really a great humbucker in my opinion, you go to 7 and its paffish, lower its clean and in a good way.. but it depends on your rig, speakers first, and what you need from it, I prefer to add mids from amp eventually, Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. And isn't too hot.. Anyway, I decided to really get it up under the strings.. Interesting that you didn't need to mod the baseplates. it is pretty similar to the SH11 but i liked it a lot more. Maybe a dimarzio At-1 or Air Zone are what would suit your ear better. Always was th, Thank you for your request. The Frankenstein does have a fair amount of bass and its kinda loose sounding but with the mid range attack I think this really balances out the tone and provides the great chunk. Even with my 500k pot it was too bright.. And rolling it down wasnt quite getting the tone I like. The EVH 78 is 8.9 K I think and the Franky pu is 13+K so it is quite a bit hotter. Eddie started with a Strat-style body, added a maple neck, crudely mounted bridge PAF humbucker, and eventually a Floyd Rose tremolo system (with a 1971 quarter as a bridge stop). imho the better jbs are bareknuckle rebel yells & suhr doug aldrich pickups. You are using an out of date browser. JavaScript is disabled. Superhuman chops aside, Eddie forged his unmistakable sound through incessant tinkering with guitar parts and pickups. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. All times are GMT-7. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. And just a note, Im not chasing EVH's tone or trying to sound like him. the evh frankenstein that is EVH branded but made by duncan is one of my favorites. So the Frankenstein is the pickup they were putting in the Charvel Art guitars, and the Wolfgang pickups come stock in the new Wolfies, right? I plan using a dremel lol. "misspell" I've heard good things about it. I wish i could say more but it's been a minute since i played a CC. It may not display this or other websites correctly. A direct-mount Wolfgang humbucker nails Eddies classic tone, especially when you use it to push a British-voiced amp. Fort Lee is the second new branch opened by Unity in the last two months. I thought the Frankenstein pickup was snake oil, but I grabbed a used one and it's really awesome. I thought it was just me not liking the EVH Wolfgang pickupsNot sure what it is, but they just don't do it for me. check out the FAQ by clicking the Ryan Peene, Unity Banks Senior Vice President/Chief Depository Officer, who is well known in the Bergen County and Hudson County communities for leadership roles on the City of Hoboken Planning Board and Greater Bergen Community Action, leads the development of the Fort Lee branch and all of Unitys retail banking operations. Weicherts Jersey City Downtown office, which is managed by Jacqueline Greco, had the most revenue units and shared top honors for having the most sales in the Weichert sales region. Don't know if the MIC Wolfgang has USA pickups stock but it just sounds so good. I had heard the wolf uses a small ceramic mag, and was like a half aired tonezone. I got the blueprints of a real explorer so it's pretty much a total copy, except I went with ebony for the fretboard.. On a whim about a week ago I swapped in the Wolfgang.. Again it was pretty bassy with a scooped feel. I had another band rehearsal tonight, and I'm just not feeling it. WebThe Wolfgang WG Standard boasts the same style and massive sound Eddie Van Halen createdat a price the everyday musician can afford. All are welcome, from seasoned pros to absolute beginners. So when I want the chunk and power it responds to my harder attack.. I'll emphasize the chunk, because it handles Drop Dflat better than any pickup Ive tried. Dunno why the OP is experiencing what he is What he's describing sounds way more like the Duncan '78, which I also have extensive experience with A2s are buttery - the high E and B shouldn't be piercing or shrill at all. Our expertly trained Sales Engineers are ready to help! The Wolfgang pickup is pretty much a Dimarzio Air Zone tonewise from what I've heard and read. The EVH special has vintage frets while the frankenstein appears to have Jumbo frets. The facility features the abstract landscape oil paintings of Bergen County artist Sol Zaretsky of Teaneck. I've had Jalen make me several clones of it in various forms - zebra, clear bobbin and all with four conductor wire for coil-splitting. You may have to register to get the sound you are looking for. Long-time Hudson County doctors, Reinerio G. Rodriguez and Luis Correa, have launched OneMD, a new practice that will provide primary and family care out of Hudson Regional Hospital at 55 Meadowlands Pkwy, Secaucus, as well as four other locations in Hudson and Bergen County. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I have that and its just not that much like it besides the Alnico 2 magnet and 14kohm reading.. It makes sense, as the other EVH branded pickups are high output of Dimarzio DNA (wolfgangs) or Duncan DNA (the current "frankie" pickup). The Striped Series Frankie endeavors to be a spot-on cosmetic duplicate of Eddies original, and it shows DIY aesthetic and all. Good review. I had heard the wolf uses a small ceramic mag, and was like a half aired tonezone. I was gonna try one once, but everybody said the Fr not even a close competition. Its also got a very BRIGHT high end. I have an old Charvel model 1A that I am thinking of putting in dual hums as it has a bathtub route under the singles. Maybe you would like a Wolfgang better. Sounds nice and fat with good output. One of the most iconic pickups of all time now available as an aftermarket accessory. AS others have mentioned, no reason that an A2 magnet should be piercing. Phone Hours | EVH branded guitars use EVH 4. I got it for $119 which is a bit much to spend on a pickup, but I would easily buy another one because its that good! Hudson Regional Hospital hosted 25 pre-selected Secaucus High School students who have shown an interest in pursuing careers in healthcare for its first annual I still don't understand it. Nice review, much more informative/useful than the guitar magazine "reviews". 5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 EVH Wolfgang VS EVH Frankie - Same Pickups But Do They Sound Different?? I really cant compare it to any other pickup.. the 78 isnt as hot as the cc, but the 78 gets that first record tone. I'm a little familiar with the new EVH branded pickups that go in the new Wolfgangs. I always thought they were killer. JavaScript is disabled. Rodriguez is a family medicine doctor who received his medical degree from St. Matthews University (Grand Cayman) and did his residency at Hoboken University Medical Center. I'm a little familiar with the new EVH branded pickups that go in the new Wolfgangs. I was gonna try one once, but everybody said the Frank was tons better. From beginners to rock stars, millions of music makers rely on our Sales Engineers' expertise to help achieve their musical goals. When I dig in, I'm not getting the chunk that I'm used to. Built from a solid chunk of basswood, this solidbody electric guitar growls with the best of them, while exhibiting rock-solid mids that can cut through a manic rhythm section with ease. Northern Ash, maple neck, Floyd rose. My Les Paul is the leading online community and marketplace for Les Paul guitar fans. Mar 1, 2022 #2 The Frankenstein is Duncan's wind for the last pickup that was in his Franke guitar. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). North Bergen condominium records eight new sales. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BY3EewvQ/videos. I thought they sounded very different while within the general sound category. tone forum. WebThe Frankie guitar follows suit, featuring an EVH Wolfgang humbucking bridge pickup with a dummy Strat neck pickup and a dummy five-way blade housed in the middle position. Among teams, the Nader Rezai Team led the sales region for dollar volume, listings, revenue units and sales in January. What if any are the differences,Sound wise. WebThe EVH Wolfgang Custom/CustomSpecial guitar comes with the following string gauges: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th.009 .011 .016 .024 .032 0.42 PICKUP ADJUSTMENT The custom-voiced, custom-wound EVH humbucking pickups in The bank holds about $2.4 billion in assets and $1.8 billion in deposits. Superhuman chops aside, Eddie forged his unmistakable sound through incessant tinkering with guitar parts and pickups. Our Sales Engineers are a world-class team of music gear experts whose sole job is to provide you with helpful advice and unparalleled service completely free of charge. The only But it doesn't make me want to try it that much.. For me, a SD JB or a Suhr Aldrich would probably really bring it to life. Your email, test has been entered to win this giveaway. REally has that sustain and squeal that early VH has.. The 36th has more sparkle, much better cleans, though. It's got more clarity, drive and tone than any other of my guitars and my Franky equipped Hm strat and Les Paul with EMGs were at the top of that list for awhile.. Maybe the biggest surprise I've gotten and most sensitive to pickup heights out of any pickup I've tried. The14-story building located in the Palisades Cliffs overlooking the Hudson River recorded eight new sales in a recent six-week period, according to developer Skyline Development Group. You are using an out of date browser. I have a hardtail MIC Wolfgang that I picked up 4-5 years ago for cheap and I like it's sound so much better than my MIM wolfgang that now has the USA bridge pickup. You must log in or register to reply here. Routed for an HSS pickup configuration, Frankie includes a dummy single-coil neck pickup and 5-way blade selector switch wedged into the middle position. Dropped the DiMarzios in as is. Opens in a new window or tab. I have also heard the Dimarzio Air Zone mentioned and it kinda resembles that, but the Air Zone has more bass.. I am guessing you like a more vintage hottrodded sound if that pickup isn't doing it for you go the simple route, a JB with Alnico II mag in it. It has this high mid thing going on and these singing lead tones that I have not heard in another pickup. It's my new favorite guitar to play. OneMD opens first office at Hudson Regional Hospital. I played with heights, raising the screws way up to add bite, since it doesn't have that much when it's set a"normal" distance from the strings .And when I raised it up a little it got Bassier, but did get more bite. 57 Classic and Classic Plus opinions for hard rock? The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. Ocean blue Les Paul and a lady drummer (video). The neck single is a Dimarzio Heavy blues 2.. I have the 36th/at1 combo in my prs. The Fort Lee team also includes Franca Fabrizio, area manager; Sunita Pereira, operations manager; Vince Forma, commercial lender; Kathleen Hay, SBA lender; and mortgage lenders Nicholas Aversa and Pasquale Grande. yamas.yamas (539) 100%. You are using an out of date browser. I'm very familiar with the JB pickups, they are very mid-range heavy with smooth highs and, according to some, what Eddie sporadically used on some of his guitars in the 80's when SD sent some to him, but that's just a rumor. I put a custom custom then a JB in my MIM wolfgang and it just sounded weak to me which just didn't make sense to me. 2023: The Year Epiphone Became Unaffordable. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. I hate that pup in a LP, but tried in an ash guitar and it sounded great. Originally Posted by HELSTRUME Good review. I had heard the wolf uses a small ceramic mag, and was like a half aired tonezone. I was gonna try one It measures just under a 1/16th from bottom of string to the pickup screws while fretting the 22 fret.. And I wouldn't be exaggerating when I say this pickup feels completely different.. Correa and Rodriguez will accept most insurance as well as Medicaid. The Weichert sales region is comprised of offices throughout Hudson County and parts of Bergen County. I love the SH-4 JB it snarls. Leads dont sound thin.. Dimarzio has being saying similar things in their literature about certain pickups. Thanks guys. Quick View EVH Wolfgang Bridge Pickup, Black and White FREE US SHIPPING on Entire Order Out of Stock - Get Notified. I think that fits the case with the Wolfgang. Which are very loose in this pickup. In December, the bank opened a branch in Lakewood in Ocean County. Supposedly they tweaked the Seymour design a touch). Overall, Im hoping I can find a home for it in one of my builds, but I pulled it out of the guitar I had it in as its just not what I was looking for.. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. My Les Paul is the leading online community and marketplace for Les Paul guitar fans. If this is your first visit, be sure to Theres just something off on the EVH peavey pickups that I dont like. Oh mansorry to hearthat's my FAVORITE pickup in the world that pickup is amazing, you dont have it wired out of phase with another pickup do you?? I still don't understand it. I'd guess its a little more powerful than a fender standard single coil, but not by much. Good Luck! I have one in a MIJ Charvel SC1. It makes sense, there are a lot of pickups out there marketing themselves as the VHI pickup. I've heard that his 5150 guitar had a JB in it but as you know, that sort of info is never conclusive. EVH Frankenstein vs EVH Wolfgang pickup. Old thread bump/UPDATE, because clearly by the number of responses this got, people need to know.. ! Haha So I had this Wolfgang pup sitting around Powered by Invision Community. To start viewing messages, The Wolfgang pickup is pretty much a Dimarzio Air Zone tonewise from what I've heard and read. I really need to find the right pickup for this guitar, because I'm loving the guitar. Granted one clip doesn't really define a pickup, I know.. The dislike towards the newer wave of guitar players. A lot of us are going deaf from loud playing or in situations where there are low ceiling and bass build up/reflections, they crank the trebles and presence these things can all lead to piercing high end unless the amp's MV is way up fattening it up. the cc is thicker and works better for later vh tones. The Wolfgang seems picky with what guitars it will like.. Its not near as modern sounding as I was expecting. Any tips on the baseplates mod? WebThe Striped Series Frankie comes loaded with an EVH Wolfgang humbucker. JavaScript is disabled. Cuevas shared top honors for having the most revenue units and sales in the Weichert sales region. This page was generated at 05:47 AM. Also gets me thinking about the Wolfgang guitar, because the pickups are hard mounted a fair distance from the strings.. And I when I play those guitars there are times you want a little extra power and drive. Sweetwater Sales Engineers help you buy music gear with confidence. Honestly, it is killer. WebEVH FRANKENSTEIN HUMBUCKER PICKUP EDWARD VAN HALEN 0222136000 MADE IN THE USA. In your opinions which of these two pickups would be the closest to the early(VH1) sound if you had to choose. Overall, it was my same impression the first time.. The Fankenstein can do metal, blues and sounds pretty good clean.. select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Wolfgang humbuckers are the direct product of Eddies tone chasing, and they nail his classic lead tone: stinging, singing highs, snarling mids, fat brown sound, and all. select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Please click below to login. The sales, including several to former New York City residents, totaled more than $10 million and elevated the property to 35 percent sold, with most of those homes already closed and occupied. It seems too smooth on the bass strings. You will get crunch but also sponge and it will be fuller than a regular JB. For this past week I haven't been able to put this guitar down.. It doesnt like lower tunings than that, but it can handle Drop D flat perfect.. Its not low output either.. Its definitely a medium output pickup reading 14kohm DC resistance.. Im pretty sure its a degaussed Alnico 2 magnet so its very dynamic which works great for me since I'm very expressive with my pick hand going from hard playing to more controlled. 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