Darth Phineas

April 20, 2022 darthphineas Alnico 5, Fishman, Fluence, Humbucker, Open Core, Pickup

Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic Humbucker

Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic Humbuckers have three distinct and useful sounds, revealing pure, uncorrupted and musical tone.

Speaker Review

April 13, 2022 darthphineas 25W, BV-25M, Mojotone, Speaker

Mojotone BV-25M Speaker

The BV-25M is Mojotone’s answer for those seeking vintage British Greenback-voiced speakers, built here in the USA.

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Guitar Pickup Review

April 6, 2022 darthphineas Black Winter, Blackened, Blackened Black Winter, Ceramic, Humbucker, Pickup, Seymour Duncan

Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter Set

The Blackened Black Winter pickup is a savagely high-output passive humbucker built to ensure maximum output and sustain.

Guitar Pickup Review

March 30, 2022 darthphineas Alnico 5, DiMarzio, DP156, Dual Resonance, Humbucker, Humbucker From Hell, Pickup

DiMarzio Humbucker From Hell

The Humbucker From Hell is a brighter, cleaner, glassy-sounding pickup, but with about the same power as a PAF.

Guitar Review

March 9, 2022 darthphineas Charvel, San Dimas, Snake, USA, Warren DeMartini

Charvel Warren DeMartini Signature USA Snake

The Warren DeMartini Signature USA Snake, a ferocious tone machine wrapped in DeMartini’s signature sultry snakeskin finish.

Tech Tips

March 2, 2022 darthphineas Luthier, Tech Tip

Tech-know-logy: How to Find a Guitar Tech

Finding a tech to work on your guitar(s) is an important factor in to the playability and longevity of your instrument.

Guitar Pickup Review

February 23, 2022 darthphineas Alnico 2, Humbucker, PAF, Pickup, Seth Lover, Seymour Duncan

Seymour Duncan Seth Lover Humbucker Set

The Seth Lover Set is the perfect choice for players wanting to transform a solid body or semi hollow into a singing classic rock machine.

Guitar Pickup Review

February 16, 2022 darthphineas Bluesbucker, Ceramic, DiMarzio, Humbucker, Pickup

DiMarzio Bluesbucker Humbucker

Think the DiMarzio Bluesbucker is just another P-90 clone? Think again. This pickup packs hum-cancelling clarity, snarling vintage bite, and enough versatility to tear through any genre. Click in and see why the Bluesbucker might be your next secret weapon.