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Dimarzio Transition DP255 Review
Reviewing the DiMarzio Transition bridge pickup—Steve Lukather’s choice. Power, balance, versatility—does it live up to the hype?
Baris Sahin
Mar 14, 2025


Dimarzio/IBZ Neck Review
Detailed review of DiMarzio/IBZ pickups—tonal specs, comparisons with Super 2, DP200 & PAF Pro, and why they deserve more credit
Baris Sahin
Feb 28, 2025


Dimarzio/IBZ Bridge Review
Detailed review of DiMarzio/IBZ pickups—tonal specs, comparisons with Super Distortion & Evolution, and why they deserve more credit
Baris Sahin
Feb 14, 2025


FLEOR Pickups Alnico 5 Neck Review
The highly anticipated Fleor pickups' neck version is here! If you're looking for clarity in the neck position, this one’s for you!
Baris Sahin
Feb 7, 2025


Dimarzio Norton Review DP160
DiMarzio Norton, DMZ's most underrated HB,blends Fred's harmonic richness w/ Tone Zone's balls, offering balanced mids and clarity for rock
Baris Sahin
Jan 24, 2025


FLEOR Alnico 5 Bridge Pickup Review – A Budget-Friendly Medium Output Humbucker
Haven't you ever wondered how those cheap Fleor Pickups you see on Amazon or AliExpress perform? Well, it's time to find out!
Baris Sahin
Jan 10, 2025


Seymour Duncan Custom 5 Review
Seymour Duncan Custom 5 Review: tight lows, clear tone, and versatile performance for rock, metal, and everything in between
Baris Sahin
Dec 27, 2024


Dimarzio Al DiMeola Bridge Review DP202
Tone Journey’s review of the DiMarzio Al DiMeola Bridge DP202 explores its warm yet clear tone, articulation, and dynamics. Known as a more controlled, “light” version of the Tone Zone, the DP202 delivers smooth highs, tight mids, and focused response—perfect for fusion and rock players seeking versatile tones with speed and balance.
Baris Sahin
Dec 7, 2024


Modded Ibanez V7 Review
From muddy neck humbucker to the excellent overwound PAF for your bridge. Discover how the Ibanez V7, originally a ceramic neck pickup, can be transformed into a sweet vintage-style bridge humbucker. In this in-depth review, i cover its specs, measured data, clarity issues, and how an Alnico-2 magnet swap unlock sweet highs, tight lows, and vocal mids.
Baris Sahin
Nov 1, 2024


Ibanez JS1000/JS1200 Review
The Ibanez JS1000 delivers Joe Satriani’s signature tone with modern playability—featuring a lightweight basswood body, vintage style JS neck, DiMarzio PAF Pro & Fred pickups, and versatile electronics including high-pass filter and coil-split. Perfect for players seeking comfort, versatility and dynamic sound. Do you really think its for Satch fans only? Read my Ibanez JS1000BTB Review & Think twice. It has much more potential within.
Baris Sahin
Oct 25, 2024


Dimarzio EVO2 Review (DP215)
Discover the DiMarzio EVO2 (DP215) pickup — a high-output ceramic humbucker designed with Dual Resonance and Virtual Vintage technology. It delivers punchy lows, warm mids, and tamed highs, perfect for Steve Vai–style high-gain tones with improved dynamics and versatility.
Baris Sahin
Oct 18, 2024


Dimarzio Air Norton DP193 at Neck Review
The Journey Continues! Discover why the DiMarzio Air Norton is a top shred neck pickup, along with its pros and cons, before buying
Baris Sahin
Oct 2, 2024


Dimarzio Super Distortion Review DP100
Tribute to a tone classic. Dimarzio Super Distortion Review: A gift for its 50th Annv. as an industry standard
Baris Sahin
Sep 20, 2024


Dimarzio Steve Morse Bridge Review DP200
Review of the DiMarzio Steve Morse Bridge DP200 — a high-output humbucker with ceramic power, hi-mid punch, and the angels singing signature tone of Steve Morse
Baris Sahin
Sep 13, 2024


Seymour Duncan Seth Lover SH-55B
Is the Seymour Duncan Seth Lover humbucker the most authentic Alnico 2 PAF clone on the market? A detailed, real-world review with tone analysis, build specs, and user impressions.
Baris Sahin
Jul 12, 2024


Dimarzio Crunch Lab Review DP228
In-depth review of DiMarzio Crunch Lab, designed with John Petrucci, offering powerful tone, tight bass, and versatility for rock&metal
Baris Sahin
Jun 28, 2024


Fender Road Worn Player Stratocaster Review
My Review for Discontiued Stratocaster: Fender Road Worn Player Stratocaster HSS
Baris Sahin
Jun 21, 2024


Mojotone ‘59 Clone Neck Review
Explore the Mojotone '59 Clone Neck Pickup, a vintage-style humbucker with Alnico 4 magnet, plain enamel wire, and unpotted coils. This in-depth review covers specs, tonal performance in custom guitars, clarity, pairing with the '59 Clone Hot bridge, and why it delivers authentic PAF-style tones for clean to moderately overdriven settings
Baris Sahin
Jun 13, 2024


Mojotone ‘59 Clone HOT Review
Tone Journey dives into the features and performance of Mojotone 59 Clone HOT. Meet the detais of that PAF variant with quality. IT's a GEM!
Baris Sahin
May 24, 2024


Donlis DH-53 Review
How good can a cheap Chinese-made humbucker be? Can it compare to an US-made Seymour Duncan? Find out in my Donlis DH-53 Review
Baris Sahin
May 17, 2024
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