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Seymour Duncan Custom SH-5 Review
The most versatile Rock-class humbucker from Santa Barbara; Seymour Duncan Custom. Your tone friend from 70s
Baris Sahin
May 31, 2025


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 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


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


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


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


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 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
Baris Sahin
Sep 13, 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


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
Baris Sahin
Jun 28, 2024


Fender Road Worn Player Stratocaster Review
My Review for Discontiued Stratocaster: Fender Road Worn Player Stratocaster HSS
Baris Sahin
Jun 21, 2024


Mojotone ‘59 Clone Neck Review
Explore the Mojotone '59 Clone Neck Pickup, a vintage-style humbucker with Alnico 4 magnet, plain enamel wire, and unpotted coils. This in-depth review covers specs, tonal performance in custom guitars, clarity, pairing with the '59 Clone Hot bridge, and why it delivers authentic PAF-style tones for clean to moderately overdriven settings
Baris Sahin
Jun 13, 2024


Mojotone ‘59 Clone HOT Review
Tone Journey dives into the features and performance of Mojotone 59 Clone HOT. Meet the detais of that PAF variant with quality. IT's a GEM!
Baris Sahin
May 24, 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


Dimarzio Air Classic Neck Review (DP190)
Dimarzio Air Classic neck delivers warm vintage PAF tone with clarity. Discover the potential of this underrated PAF clone DP190
Baris Sahin
Jan 19, 2024


Dimarzio Tone Zone (DP155) Review
Detailed Tone Journey review of the DiMarzio Tone Zone DP155. Featuring bold lows, well-balanced mids, and warm highs, this bridge humbucker excels on bright or thin guitars. Designed with Eddie Van Halen’s guidance, it delivers clarity, punch, and dynamic response for rock and metal, with tips on pairing and mods
Baris Sahin
Nov 18, 2023


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
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