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Bare Knuckle True Grit Neck Review
Crunch-ready clarity meets modern bite — Bare Knuckle True Grit Neck goes head-to-head with legends. Is it your next neck humbucker?
Baris Sahin
Apr 25, 2025


Dimarzio PAF 36th Anniversary Review DP223
DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary Bridge offers a modern take on classic PAF tones, combining vintage warmth with modern versatility at an affordable price. Read my most detailed review of Dimarzio PAF
Baris Sahin
Apr 11, 2025


Interview with ZenD Pickups
Exclusive interview with ZenD Pickups from Taiwan — discussing tone, innovation, and the art behind his handcrafted guitar pickups
Baris Sahin
Apr 4, 2025


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


Interview with Erdem Koca of Koca Guitars
Come&Meet Erdem Koca of Koca Guitars from Tampa, Florida and his approach on making great guitars with taste and perfect tone
Baris Sahin
Feb 21, 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


Interview with Daniel Zoschke of Zeus Pickups
Meet young and highly promising boutique pickup makers from Leipzig,Germany: Zeus Pickups and the winder behind it, Daniel Zoschke
Baris Sahin
Jan 17, 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


Interview with Luke Whitfield of Rebel Relic Guitars
Vintage Style Guitars from the Netherlands to the World! A special interview with Luke Whitfield of Rebel Relic Guitars (2010)
Baris Sahin
Jan 3, 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


Interview with Jörg Tandler of Tandler Guitars
Jörg Tandler; Germany's grand master luthier, shares his journey, craft secrets, and philosophy in this exclusive interview
Baris Sahin
Dec 21, 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


Tone Journey on Youtube
Announcement of the youtube channel for Tone Journey
Baris Sahin
Nov 25, 2024


Exclusive 2007 Interview with Joe Satriani
Interview with Joe Satriani that i'd done in 2007 for YUXEXES Magazine.
Baris Sahin
Nov 15, 2024


Dimarzio Humbucker Output Graphic (Updated)
A practical graphic of dimarzio humbuckers in output order.
Baris Sahin
Nov 11, 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
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