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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 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


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 LiquiFire Review (DP227)
Discover the DiMarzio LiquiFire DP227 neck humbucker in this in-depth Tone Journey review. Learn its specs, tonal performance, medium output, clarity in clean to moderately overdriven tones, and why it balances vintage PAF warmth with modern articulation, making it ideal for neck position in versatile guitar setups.
Baris Sahin
May 3, 2024


Dimarzio Air Norton DP193 (at Bridge) Review
Unveiling the sonic marvel: DiMarzio Air Norton as a bridge pickup. Turn your superstrat into a Les Paul
Baris Sahin
Feb 15, 2024


Seymour Duncan Custom Custom (SH-11) Review
A detailed review of the Seymour Duncan Custom Custom. Inspired by Eddie Van Halen’s mid-80s tones, this Alnico II pickup offers warm mids, smooth compression, and a rich, vocal lead character.
Baris Sahin
Oct 20, 2023


Interview with Steve Blucher of DiMarzio (2010)
Secrets from Steve Blucher of Dimarzio: The man behind the pickups of Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert, John Petrucci, Andy Timmons
Baris Sahin
Oct 16, 2023


Ernie Ball Music Man JP6 Review: Tone, Playability & John Petrucci Legacy
The Ernie Ball Music Man JP6 is a modern guitar icon designed with John Petrucci. This in-depth review explores tone, playability, neck feel, pickup performance and real-world usability. Learn how the JP6 performs in progressive metal, rock, studio and live settings.
Baris Sahin
Oct 12, 2023
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