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Tonerider Rocksong Bridge Review
Affordable yet articulate, the Tonerider Rocksong bridge blends vintage PAF warmth with modern clarity — perfect for rock, blues, and hard rock.
Barış Şahin
Aug 87 min read
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Lollar High Wind Imperial Bridge Review
If you love the PAF character but want more power, density, and control in the bridge, Lollar High Wind Imperial Bridge might be what you’re looking for. As a Super Strat player, I often deal with the classic 'not enough meat in the bridge' problem—and this pickup landed in my hands just as I was exploring alternatives. So how did it perform? Let’s take a detailed look...
Barış Şahin
Jul 187 min read
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Dimarzio Bluesbucker DP163 Review
Looking for a neck pickup delivers P-90 clarity without the hum, in traditional hb format—plus real versatility? The DiMarzio Bluesbucker blends detailed warm yet clear tone and the best coil-split usability in one unique package. You won't believe the SRV-style sounds come from the screw bobbin of Bluesbucker. Discover why this hidden gem might be the best neck pickup your guitar has been waiting for.
Barış Şahin
Jul 410 min read
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Vintage Dimarzio PAF Review
Discover the warm, articulate tone of a 70s Vintage DiMarzio PAF humbucker. Real-world testing, specs, and tone impressions—true PAF character with timeless clarity and sweet tone.
Barış Şahin
Jun 209 min read
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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?
Barış Şahin
Apr 258 min read
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Dimarzio PAF 36th Anniversary DP223 Review
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
Barış Şahin
Apr 1111 min read
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Interview with ZenD Pickups
Exclusive interview with ZenD Pickups from Taiwan — discussing tone, innovation, and the art behind his handcrafted guitar pickups
Barış Şahin
Apr 412 min read
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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?
Barış Şahin
Mar 147 min read
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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
Barış Şahin
Feb 286 min read
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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!
Barış Şahin
Feb 75 min read
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FLEOR Pickups Alnico 5 Bridge Review
Haven't you ever wondered how those cheap Fleor Pickups you see on Amazon or AliExpress perform? Well, it's time to find out!
Barış Şahin
Jan 106 min read
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Seymour Duncan Custom 5 Review
Seymour Duncan Custom 5 Review: tight lows, clear tone, and versatile performance for rock, metal, and everything in between
Barış Şahin
Dec 27, 20247 min read
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Dimarzio Al DiMeola Bridge Review DP202
Meet very hidden&lost gem of Dimarzio: Al DiMeola Bridge DP202. Is it a light version of TONE ZONE? Read it here!
Barış Şahin
Dec 7, 20247 min read
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Tone Journey on Youtube
Announcement of the youtube channel for Tone Journey
Barış Şahin
Nov 25, 20241 min read
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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.
Barış Şahin
Nov 1, 20245 min read
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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
Barış Şahin
Oct 2, 20247 min read
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Dimarzio Super Distortion Review DP100
Tribute to a tone classic. Dimarzio Super Distortion Review: A gift for its 50th Annv. as an industry standard
Barış Şahin
Sep 20, 20245 min read
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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
Barış Şahin
Sep 13, 20246 min read
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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.
Barış Şahin
Jul 12, 20248 min read
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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
Barış Şahin
Jun 28, 20246 min read
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