Thicker sounding pups for DK2?

[relaurain]

I have a DK2 which sounds kinda thin and sometimes shrill, thinking about switching out the stock HSS configuration pickups and putting in some Dimarzio Evolution pickups. I run Boomer 9's for strings and am looking for a thicker sound, with more attack and harmonics.
Any suggestions?

[rdamaral]

I put a Super Distortion and PAF in my DK2M, and I'mpretty happy with them so far.

[DonP]

I put a Super Distortion and PAF in my DK2M, and I'mpretty happy with them so far.

I don't think that will help the OP with an HSS config.


Most people say put a Duncan Distortion in the bridge, and a pair of hot rails in the middle and neck.

[TKEblue]

Thicker strings will also make your sound thicker.

[Grim]

Try a Duncan Custom before the Distortion. The Distortion is essentially a ceramic JB. As you guessed, it's quite bright.

[Mr Sandman]

The EVO is OK but for the question you`re asking it`s got nothing on the FRED though IMO... the original FRED that is!

I don`t ever know why Dimarzio tried to make an improvement on that particular pick up! I also read somewhere (on the internet lol) that Satch actually cut `Surfing With the Alien` on JB`s... but that`s just what I read!

When I get around to doing pup swaps on my Charvels the JB`s will coming out and the FRED`s will be going in!
I will then take great pleasure in throwing those JB`s in the fucking bin!!!

[wilkinsi]

You want thicker sound? Get an Invader and a 10-46 set.

[Rich#6]

Tone zone or a super 3