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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


Ibanez V8 Pickup Review – Specs, Tone Character & Mods
Discover how simple mods transform the Ibanez V8 pickup into a clearer, more articulate humbucker with improved headroom and natural rock tones. Learn about magnet swaps, specs, and tonal comparisons with Seymour Duncan JB and Tone Zone pickups.
Baris Sahin
Mar 16, 2024


Seymour Duncan Jazz Review SH-2n
The cure for the muddiness issues on the neck position of your guitars. Say goodbye to mud, hello clarity!
Baris Sahin
Feb 2, 2024


Wax potted vs. Non-potted. A visual representation of harmonic complexity
Wax potted vs. Non-potted Pickups: A visual representation of harmonic complexity
Baris Sahin
Oct 24, 2023


Output Levels of Seymour Duncan in Milivolts
Output Levels of Seymour Duncan in Milivolts. So that you can easily compare them
Baris Sahin
Oct 20, 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


Seymour Duncan Parallel Axis Trembucker 1N (PATB1n)
Review of Seymour Duncan Parallel Axis Trembucker 1N (PATB1n)
Baris Sahin
Oct 19, 2023


Seymour Duncan Parallel Axis Trembucker 3 (PATB-3) Review
Experience vintage humbucker tone with modern clarity and noise cancellation — the Seymour Duncan PATB-3 delivers articulate, dynamic sound perfect for tremolo guitars. Ideal for blues, rock, and fusion players seeking expressive and reliable pickups.
Baris Sahin
Oct 18, 2023


Seymour Duncan 59N (SH-1) Review
Secrets and details of Seymour Duncan 59n SH-1
Baris Sahin
Oct 17, 2023


Seymour Duncan JB Review (SH-4 and TB-4)
Brief histroy and the details about Seymour Duncan JB humbucker
Baris Sahin
Oct 16, 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


Exclusive Interview with Seymour W. Duncan – Pickup Design, Tone Philosophy & Legacy
An exclusive interview with Seymour W. Duncan discussing pickup design philosophy, tone, magnets, and the evolution of Seymour Duncan pickups.
Baris Sahin
Oct 13, 2023


How to swap the magnet of your humbucker
PATB-3 will have a new magnet Hello there. Here we are here for another article about modifying your electric twanger. First of all, if you havent enough information about the terms like “pole piece”, “alnico II”, “heavy formvar insulation”, “d.c.resistance” or “resonance peak”, you’d beter take a look for the basics first. Seymour Duncan is such a cool guy that on his web blog he has a glossary of tone ( click here ) and dictionary of tone terms ( click here ). For more info
Baris Sahin
Oct 13, 2023


Yamaha Pacifica 1511 Review: Mike Stern Signature
The Yamaha Pacifica 1511 Mike Stern is a no-frills professional electric guitar built for tone, feel, and reliability. A deep-dive review from Tone Journey.
Baris Sahin
Oct 12, 2023
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