Ceramic Archives - Darth Phineas

October 14, 2026 darthphineas 7 string, Bare Knuckle, BKP, Boot Camp, Brute Force, Brute Force 7, Ceramic, Humbucker, Pickup

Bare Knuckle Brute Force 7 Humbucker Set

Seven strings, ceramic magnets, and a serious appetite for high gain. The Bare Knuckle Brute Force 7 brings thick mids, a deep and controlled low end, and plenty of muscle for progressive metal, thrash, and extreme metal. And when it’s time to clean things up, the split-coil tones deliver a welcome change of pace.

Guitar Pickup Review

September 30, 2026 darthphineas Ceramic, DiMarzio, Dual Resonance, Fast Track T, Humbucker, Pickup, Rail, Tele, Telecaster

DiMarzio Fast Track T

The DiMarzio Fast Track T brings Tele twang and snap into a hum canceling rail pickup, adding more body, tighter lows and enough output for higher gain without losing the bridge position’s character.

Guitar Pickup Review

September 9, 2026 darthphineas Bare Knuckle, BKP, Ceramic, Humbucker, Misha Mansoor, Periphery, Pickup, Ragnarok

Bare Knuckle Ragnarok Set

The Ragnarok is a chunky, fat sounding pickup that’s also tight and aggressive; a hot pickup with a smooth top end and incredible clarity.

Guitar Pickup Review

September 2, 2026 darthphineas Alnico 5, Artist Signature, Ceramic, DiMarzio, Humbucker, Pickup, Steve Morse

DiMarzio Steve Morse Signature Set

The DiMarzio Steve Morse Signature pickups are anything but an ordinary humbucker set. One packs 21.00 kΩ of resistance yet delivers vintage output, while the other cranks out 450 mV from a comparatively modest 9.94 kΩ winding. Add Steve Morse’s very particular approach to tone, and there’s a lot more happening here than two pickups with his name on the box.

Guitar Pickup Review

August 12, 2026 darthphineas Ceramic, DiMarzio, Dual Resonance, Humbucker, MegaDrive, Pickup

DiMarzio MegaDrive

The DiMarzio MegaDrive has been pushing amps hard since the 1980s. Its unusual design gives this high output humbucker a few tricks you might not expect.

Guitar Pickup Review

July 22, 2026 darthphineas Air Norton S, Ceramic, DiMarzio, Dual Resonance, Humbucker, Pickup, Single Width

DiMarzio Air Norton S

The DiMarzio Air Norton S packs the character of a full size humbucker into a Strat sized footprint. Tested in both the neck and bridge positions, it delivers smooth lead tones, articulate rhythm sounds, and the balanced response that has made the Air Norton family a favorite among players.

Guitar Pickup Review

June 10, 2026 darthphineas Ceramic, DiMarzio, Dual Resonance, Humbucker, Joe Satriani, Satch, Satch Track, Satriani

DiMarzio Satch Track

The Satch Track is Joe Satriani’s answer to the limitations of traditional neck pickups. Installed in an Ibanez 540PIII alongside a Mo’ Joe bridge pickup, this compact rail humbucker delivers impressive articulation, smooth lead tones, and hum free performance without sacrificing warmth or musicality.