Crunch Lab vs Illuminator - DiMarzio Pickup Comparison
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Comparing two bridge pickups in the same guitar, the Crunch Lab DP228 (bar toward neck) and Illuminator DP257. Guitar is maple neck-through with mahogany wings and ebony board. Strings 11-52 with wound G, Dunlop tortex jazz .60mm pick, 10 foot guitar cord w/ 300pF capacitance into Apogee Duet 2 interface. DI files: http://lunahelia.com/LunaBox/Crunch%20Lab%20vs%20Illuminator.zip Also see the Crunch Lab vs Duncan Custom SH-5 video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw8xfJmsHp8
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Thank you so much :)
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This is an incredible demo. Thank you so much.
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The illuminators are brighter, and in some areas louder, not by much. I also think they are fuller overall over the Crunch lab. I appreciate the test.
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crunch lab ftw...
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However glad i am that some one does these comparisons, they are relative. Unless you have this side by side immediate comparison, the average person could never tell the difference.
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The "With Strings" parts at the end sounded like it could actually be a Dream Theater studio recording LoL...great work! BTW - Crunch Lab rules!
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Crunch lab in my opinion - illuminator too boomy , not as crisp
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Your comparisons videos are great! I hope you'll do more.
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Have you ever try the X2N??? I'm so curious cause i want to change my bridge pickups... would you do some review of them (neck and bridge X2N)??? Thanx
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Crunch Lab, for sure!!!
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Tom, thanks so much for the variations. This was really helpful to me. I love both pickups, but your video and audio helped me make the decision that is right for me.
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Illuminator is more djent, Crunch Lab is more classic metal
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You rock!
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Sweet dude. I have all of that accept photoshop. Where did you get he pics? Subbing
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Hey man. How did you make this video? What program? Thanks!
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Definitely the Crunch Lab
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Outstanding demo ! Thank you very much :)
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Illuminator stands out more, but I would boost the highs a bit more post in the effects chain to remedy this problem
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both good pickups id prefer crunch lab tho. little more clarity.
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Very similar. Illuminator has the top end rolled off a touch. I hear less sizzle, which I like on the high gain stuff. It sounds tighter. It's also a bigger sound. Fills more of the mix, which is probably what JP wanted on the self titled album.
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