Darth Phineas

December 4, 2024 darthphineas Gadget, Nut, Nut Slotting, Nut Slotting Gauge, Slotting Gauge, Tech Tip

Nut Slotting Gauge

The Nut Slotting Gauge quickly and precisely measures string heights over the first fret. It will will transform the way you set up a guitar.

Guitar Pickup Review

November 27, 2024 darthphineas Alnico 5, Ceramic, DiMarzio, Dual Resonance, Humbucker, Mini Humbucker, Minihumbucker, Neodymium, Paul Gilbert, PG-13, Pickup

DiMarzio PG-13 Mini Humbuckers

The PG-13 mini humbuckers were developed for Paul Gilbert of Mr. Big. Paul is well known for his amazing musicianship, killer speed, and awesome technical ability.

BKP Warpig Black Battleworn w Aged Nickel Bolts

Guitar Pickup Review

November 20, 2024 darthphineas Alnico 5, Bare Knuckle, BKP, Ceramic, Humbucker, Pickup, Warpig

Bare Knuckle Warpig Humbucker Set

The Warpig is an extremely high output humbucker with a raw, guttural tone and smooth high-end available in two formats to fine-tune the response.

DiMarzio Dreamcatcher 7 Rainmaker 7 Banner

Guitar Pickup Review

November 13, 2024 darthphineas 7 string, Ceramic, DiMarzio, Dreamcatcher 7, Dual Resonance, Humbucker, John Petrucci, Pickup, Rainmaker 7

DiMarzio Dreamcatcher 7 / Rainmaker 7 Set

John Petrucci says the Dreamcatcher 7 and Rainmaker 7 pickups are the quintessential tone-monsters, achieving Holy Grail-level results.

Tech Tips

November 6, 2024 darthphineas Gauge, Nut, Radius

Guitar Fretboard Radius Gauges

Radius Gauges quickly find the curvature of a fingerboard or bridge to check your work as you build your guitar or maintain your fret board.

Guitar Pickup Review

October 30, 2024 darthphineas Alnico 5, Bare Knuckle, BKP, Humbucker, Nolly, PAF, Pickup, PolyPaf

Bare Knuckle PolyPaf Humbucker

PolyPafs are judicious in their output, perfectly balancing dynamic headroom with midrange drive so you can express every nuance and emotion.

DiMarzio Super Distortion 7 double cream

Guitar Pickup Review

October 23, 2024 darthphineas 7 string, Ceramic, DiMarzio, Humbucker, Pickup, Super Distortion 7

DiMarzio Super Distortion 7

The Super Distortion 7 has an outstanding combination of tone and output that works with a very broad range of musical styles and sounds.

Guitar Pickup Review

October 16, 2024 darthphineas 60 PAF, Alnico 2, Brickhouse, Brickhouse Toneworks, David Shepherd, Humbucker, PAF, Pickup

Brickhouse Toneworks 60 PAF Humbucker

The Brickhouse 60 PAF pays homage to the 1958-1960 humbuckers that define the golden era of electric guitar tone, using vintage correct USA made parts.