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DiMarzio Gravity Storm Neck – review

Continuing on from my Gravity Storm Bridge review, here is my DiMarzio Gravity Storm Neck pickup review. As per the bridge model review, the Gravity Storm Neck was installed into my Ibanez RG550 20th Anniversary, with a basswood body, maple neck and fretboard, and original Edge bridge loaded with a …

The Strat build project – part 1

The first piece in the puzzle that is my Strat build project arrived today. I chose a Vintage Modern neck from the Warmoth showcase, and added stainless steel frets, and a black Graphtech TUSQ XL nut. The specifications are as follows: Stratocaster®, 25-1/2 in. scale 22 frets Vintage Modern right …

Cool new gear: DiMarzio Steve Vai signature Gravity Storm pickups

UPDATE 01/08/2012 DiMarzio have published the press release for the new Steve Vai signature Gravity Storm pickups: DIMARZIO TO RELEASE STEVE VAI GRAVITY STORM™ PICKUPS Staten Island, N.Y., July 22, 2012 – DiMarzio, Inc. announced it will release two new Gravity Storm™ humbucking pickups for electric guitars in mid-August. The …

DiMarzio Dominion neck – review

Following on from my DiMarzio Dominion bridge review, here is my DiMarzio Dominion neck review. As per my Dominion bridge review, I installed the Dominion neck pickup in my Japanese made Ibanez RG450DX with basswood body, maple neck/rosewood fretboard, and Edge Pro bridge. Basswood is a very middle of the …

Railhammer Chisel Neck Humbucker – review

Continuing on from my Chisel bridge humbucker review, here is the Railhammer Chisel neck humbucker review. The Railhammer Chisel neck, like the bridge version, is loaded with a ceramic magnet, but a much lower resistance of 7.5KOhms, perfect for a neck pickup, and a great match for the Chisel bridge. …