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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


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


Interview with Padraig Corrigan of Corrigan Pickups
The interview series with pickup winders continues. This week i have Interview with Padraig Corrigan of Corrigan Pickups
Baris Sahin
May 10, 2024


Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates Humbucker Set Review
Tone Journey reviews Joe Satriani's Favourite Seymour Duncan humbuckers: Pearly Gates, inspired by Billy Gibbons’ ’59 Les Paul. Featuring Alnico II bar magnet, rich mids, natural compression, and clear highs, these pickups excel in blues and classic rock. Learn about their tone, technical specs, compatible guitars, and pairing tips for optimal performance
Baris Sahin
Nov 10, 2023


Seymour Duncan 59/Custom Hybrid (SH-16 TB-16) Review
Detailed Review of Seymour Duncan 59/Custom Hybrid (SH-16 TB-16)
Baris Sahin
Nov 3, 2023


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


Ibanez V7 on the Bridge: Overwound PAF
How to achieve awesome EVH humbucker just by 2 easy mods. Don't buy a new hb before trying it.
Baris Sahin
Oct 20, 2023


Heritage H-535 Review
It is, nowadays, too hard to cut through the mix of guitar builders with vintage-vibe designs. People generally tend to stay safe side of well known brands like Fender and Gibson. As a result of that inclination, many companies produce reminiscents of classic designs that people feel themselves secured. On the one hand, it is great to have many alternatives in the roots of classics from low end products to very high end expensive models while, on the other hand, its getting h
Baris Sahin
Oct 13, 2023
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