This guy is a legend not only for his playing but for his producer skills and knowledge on pickups. He didn't just slap his name on a product provided to him. This is how EVH did things!
Props to Seymour Duncan for reaching out to someone like Brandon Ellis, not many companies are smart enough to take advantage of their consumer's genius. It seems to me like this would make an amazing 7 or even 8 string pickup!
Brandon Ellis has become one of my guitar heroes and is truly right up there with the greats. His phrasing, note choice, accuracy and vibrato are unreal. Congrats on the new signature pickup, you deserve it.
I got the Blues Saraceno parallel axis back in the 90's i wanted a pickup that sounded good like an emg but didnt need a battery. and omg it was way beyond my expectations. The pickup was so articulate and sounded clear even in high gain and harmonics just pop off with ease with it. so im really glad that Brandon has rekindled interest in the parallel axis pickups. 🤘
Been waitin for this Brandon is one of the best in my generation comin from a guitarist as well that loves all the greats he’s deff solidified his spot.
I am loving this. I've always loved Brandon's style, tone, and how nerdy he gets with his gear. He has great taste overall. I see this as an absolute win, I'm sticking one in my C standard ESP for that real Black Dahlia vibe.
I put a parallel Axis distortion PATB-2 in an old Ibanez I had laying around and it's now the best sounding guitar in my collection. Absoltely perfect pickup. Similar to a Duncan Distortion with just a little top end harshness dialed back. Still a very tight pickup without the harshness of a modern metal pickup...perfection.
Man I didn't think I could respect your work any more than I already do, but you just proved me wrong. You seriously are a master of your craft🤘So glad I held out on getting the pickups for my guitar now. These are going in it for sure!
the hotter south coil is similar to having the pole pieces higher on the south coil than those on the north coil, more articulation more bite, great stuff Brandon and SD
I find it interesting how their sound changed with him bringing this neoclassical aspect. Not exactly my cup of tea, but a fitting evolution for the band. Can't wait to see what he and Ryan Knight will come up with in the new album.
Having a custom/59 hybrid that I put an Alnico 2 in and loving it but it still not being quite perfect definitely has me thinking about this pickup as the next thing I try.
I need to hear these RTM’s. Everyones talkin about em and I think Warrens tone has always stood tall. Brandon- congrats on your own version of it ! You’re carryin that 80’s torch well. (Might be cool to hear ya put together an 80’s inspired Band!) 😃
Definitely need to try your signature pickup Brandon. My go to combination on 75 % of my guitars is a dimebucker in the bridge and a blues saraceno trembucker in the neck. My other guitars have a dimebucker in the bridge and a chrome JB in the neck
I have the Jeff Loomis signature SD pick ups, very hot and high out out for brightness in every single note. SD killing the game in metal 🤘🏼…. When is that gold crackle Kelly coming out for sale tho..??
How does this compare to the Dimebucker and Black Winter pickups? Am a fan of both, and am interested in putting Brandon's in my ESP Telecaster instead of one of those.
Whats the top single coil pickup hes using for the neck position? He eluded to having something active in his lineup but im unsure if this is the one he was talking about.
@@kasper7983 yes, the only difference is you can create whatever configuration you want with pole piece color, logo and logo color. Here's the link if you want to check it out: customshop.seymourduncan.com/brandon-ellis-signature-dyad-parallel-axis-humbucker/
Quick update,so far I have 2 guitars equipped with this pickup and man this pickup is straight fire,one guitar has the Crazy Viii coil as the outer coil flipped (2014 Charvel Desolation Star DST3-FR 1H modified) and the other has the PATB distortion outer coil ( 2020 Jackson SLX Lava Orange Crackle Finish modified) with the neck pickup having the “Crazy Viii” coil of the Dyad on the outer neck position with having a in and out of phase switch,going to try neck splitting the coils for sound experimentation,very dope set of pickups! #BUFFALO #NEWYORK
Please note I did not play for the cure... The idea makes me sick. It was meant to be a play on "race for the cure" and turned out to be a sad coincidence.
@@seymourduncan Thank you for your reply, I intended to buy a set,but curious on how it can be used.So if I wanted to use the “cooler” Parallel Axis Poles for the NECK position I would have to get the “standard spacing” for the NECK position humbucker because of how wide the Parallel Poles are positioned?just want to make sure I’m understanding correctly,Thank you for the Reply and time! #BUFFALO #NEWYORK
@@fraterlemuele.s.l.d.6435 Yes, that is correct. The trembucker (PATB) is a bridge pickup that's spaced for Fender/Floyd bridges. A standard humbucker will be what you want for the neck. Parallel Axis™ Original, specifically. Here's the link: www.seymourduncan.com/single-product/parallel-axis-original
@@seymourduncan Sweet!!Thank you this is going to be interesting with wiring for split coil variety,I’m excited just ordered mine thank you! #BUFFALO #NEWYORK #HOMEOFTHECORPSEGRINDER
The Dyad started as a Parallel Axis Distortion, but it has the The North coil of a Crazy 8 and the hotter South coil of a Parallel Axis. As a result, the Dyad has a higher output and more mid-range focus. Learn more here: customshop.seymourduncan.com/brandon-ellis-signature-dyad-parallel-axis-humbucker/
Question: do the mismatched coils contribute to any sort of hum increase. Please not, this isn't a dealbreaker, but I am curious since mismatched coils, while getting great sounds do have the potential downside....
Wanted to know also ... the first riff only. And have went through the whole TBDM opus to find it haha. I guess maybe in the future he'll make something out of it
This guy is a legend not only for his playing but for his producer skills and knowledge on pickups. He didn't just slap his name on a product provided to him. This is how EVH did things!
He has more in common with eddie than any other guitarist
Besides nuno no one sounds like eddie more than nuno
Never heard of him
Nuno bettencourt from the band Extreme @@Itsklops
This guy's talent is breathtaking. Also same birthday 😊 Aug 10 just sayin
Literally getting pliers and shit and DESIGNING your own sig pickup is such a flex lol.
What a legend! great tone
Props to Seymour Duncan for reaching out to someone like Brandon Ellis, not many companies are smart enough to take advantage of their consumer's genius. It seems to me like this would make an amazing 7 or even 8 string pickup!
Cool. I actually really like how Brandon has some knowledge about pickups as it made his story about the creation of the pickup very interesting!
@@benburnett8109it’s badass for sure. I think I’m gonna actually pick one of these up
Brandon deserves every single bit of success he’s had. What a killer dude 🤘
Brandon Ellis has become one of my guitar heroes and is truly right up there with the greats. His phrasing, note choice, accuracy and vibrato are unreal. Congrats on the new signature pickup, you deserve it.
Probably the most interesting pickup origin story I've heard.
Brandon is the real deal, insane player/musician and very knowledgeable on the tech side of guitars as well.
That gold crackle custom shop Kelly is THE SHIT man!!!!! What an awesome guitar!
His playing is insane. Rad pickup, cant wait to hear it in person
Return of the Parallel Axis, yes!! I had the Blues Saraceno one back in the late 90s and it ruled. This will be a must-buy from me.
Brandon is the best in the game right now! Can’t wait for that new TBDM album! 🔥
It’s gonna be the best album of 2024 hands down
And hopefully with a black and gold color scheme!
i saw them recently with 200 stab wounds and chelsea grin it was off the wall
most exciting guitarist around right now. all hail tbdm i cannot wait for the new album!
I think we may have just been treated to a sneak peek at the new album....some of the songs were unfamiliar 😊
I got the Blues Saraceno parallel axis back in the 90's i wanted a pickup that sounded good like an emg but didnt need a battery. and omg it was way beyond my expectations. The pickup was so articulate and sounded clear even in high gain and harmonics just pop off with ease with it. so im really glad that Brandon has rekindled interest in the parallel axis pickups. 🤘
That black and gold pickup looks killer! Brandon = guitar mad scientist 🤘
Been waitin for this Brandon is one of the best in my generation comin from a guitarist as well that loves all the greats he’s deff solidified his spot.
Blues Saraceno had a trembucker in the 90s. Jammed with him at Brian Guitars in New Haven Ct.
One of the best doing it for a min. Been a fan of his work since arsis!
this is how you sell your signature pickups. damn ,Brandon really knows what he's talking about.
no joke, got me wanting to buy one and put in one of mine.
A true master in every facet. He's the goat in modern metal, in my opinion.
This guy is just literally kicking every guitarist's ass right now.
I am loving this. I've always loved Brandon's style, tone, and how nerdy he gets with his gear. He has great taste overall. I see this as an absolute win, I'm sticking one in my C standard ESP for that real Black Dahlia vibe.
I put a parallel Axis distortion PATB-2 in an old Ibanez I had laying around and it's now the best sounding guitar in my collection. Absoltely perfect pickup. Similar to a Duncan Distortion with just a little top end harshness dialed back. Still a very tight pickup without the harshness of a modern metal pickup...perfection.
Great vid, props all around to Brandon and Seymour Duncan
Thank you!!!
Awesome video!! Brandon rips!! Such a talented guitarist!! Still waiting for his gold crackle to become a production model!! Do you here that Jackson?
Man I didn't think I could respect your work any more than I already do, but you just proved me wrong. You seriously are a master of your craft🤘So glad I held out on getting the pickups for my guitar now. These are going in it for sure!
Can’t wait to try these out , always have certain guitars for recording so this will be a fun tone journey too
the hotter south coil is similar to having the pole pieces higher on the south coil than those on the north coil, more articulation more bite, great stuff Brandon and SD
Thanks!
Duncan is kicking ass with metal-oriented pickups. I've always loved the PATB series and can't wait to try this one.
For real! Between this, the Dimebucker, Black Winter, etc ... SD is giving us a nice variety
Let's go looks sick! Glad Brandon is getting more and more reputation around the scene! Monstrous player!
also cosmetically these looks cool AF
Building your own bucker is a pretty stronk power move.
I wish SD would put a tone chart for these up on their site. Definitely interested. 🤘🏻
We're getting alot of requests for that, I'll see what I can do.
Can't wait to hear some new music from these babies made by this legend!!
I'm not a huge BDM fan but I've become a fan of Brandon's playing and his approach to modding guitars. He's a very smart guy and great musician
It was really important to start your sentence by saying how you are not a fan though.
That’s your opinion and I respect that but you’re wrong and I hate you!
Jkjk
That’s too bad
I find it interesting how their sound changed with him bringing this neoclassical aspect. Not exactly my cup of tea, but a fitting evolution for the band. Can't wait to see what he and Ryan Knight will come up with in the new album.
What an epic player and a cool dude! Way to go Brandon.😎
He is such an artist … he’s always chasing the sound… and now I’m buying this pick up😂
Can't wait to give this a try, huge fan of the standard parallel axis! Love the story and the upside down logo
I love AlNiCo 2! Great job guys
Definitely want two of these pickups.
Brandon is my favorite player so ill for sure be picking up a bridge pup. Super sick.
Having a custom/59 hybrid that I put an Alnico 2 in and loving it but it still not being quite perfect definitely has me thinking about this pickup as the next thing I try.
I need to hear these RTM’s. Everyones talkin about em and I think Warrens tone has always stood tall. Brandon- congrats on your own version of it ! You’re carryin that 80’s torch well. (Might be cool to hear ya put together an 80’s inspired Band!) 😃
Check out Skullfist! 🤘😎
Dude that is crazy. Props. 👽🤘🏼
This is very cool . And, seriously , Brandon Ellis is one of the great musician around. Go watch his social media, very amazing playing :) Cheers !
Sick pickup, I’m wondering if we’re hearing new bdm riffs near the end of the video
Love this guy. Brandon is a godsend to us metal heads 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Dude is a legend and deserves this soo much. Thank you SD! 🫡
Excellent as always!! Though, it looks like he's just about to cry in the thumbnail 😆
I'm hyped about this \m/
That Kelly is gorgeous. Really makes me jealous as a guitar designer. Vicious shape.
Alnico II were the magnets for the legendary Bursts. Now a high output pickup with Alnico II, Brandon is so cool.
Definitely need to try your signature pickup Brandon.
My go to combination on 75 % of my guitars is a dimebucker in the bridge and a blues saraceno trembucker in the neck.
My other guitars have a dimebucker in the bridge and a chrome JB in the neck
You know your sound i like what you did with the pick ups
Cant wait to slap one of these on the new PRS Custom SE I bought...i wonder how it'll sound 😅😊
I need it in my guitar! Right now :D
I have the Jeff Loomis signature SD pick ups, very hot and high out out for brightness in every single note. SD killing the game in metal 🤘🏼…. When is that gold crackle Kelly coming out for sale tho..??
Waiting the arrival of this beauty in Europe. Definitely gonna buy it
I love how he's straight up a guitar nerd just like some of us!
I like how the pickup has two logos on it.
Pleeeeaaaaasssseeee offer these in 7 string variants as well!
How does this compare to the Dimebucker and Black Winter pickups?
Am a fan of both, and am interested in putting Brandon's in my ESP Telecaster instead of one of those.
Seriously, considering one. We need a tone video!!
Gotta get this pickup!
Never heard of this dude until youtube ha ha ha ha
This dude is a mad scientist, epic af
Amazing
Whats the top single coil pickup hes using for the neck position? He eluded to having something active in his lineup but im unsure if this is the one he was talking about.
I hope you guys make a matching single coil sized humbucker neck pickup :)
Bought a PATB-1 cause of this guy and it finally made me like my Dinky; pickup looks cool
I’m thinking of getting these for my SL27
hotter pickups you can also move further away from the strings to keep them out tf way - good move
thanks for something actually new to try
Would it be safe to say the Diad is hotter or more percussive than the Hyperion? Congrats on your signature pickups! I love Seymour Duncan!
BADASS guitarist!
Just installed love it. Cool for EVH stuff as well! I didn’t flip it either.
Brandon is fucking awesome. BDM is amazing live.
Awesome guitar
can’t wait
Legend 🎸🔥
Man, im putting together a lefty one pickup rhoads from parts and I think I'm gonna pick one of these up.
Please tag us when you complete the build - would love to see it!
@seymourduncan now I pretty much have to! How does the custom shop work you just order like normal?
@@kasper7983 yes, the only difference is you can create whatever configuration you want with pole piece color, logo and logo color. Here's the link if you want to check it out: customshop.seymourduncan.com/brandon-ellis-signature-dyad-parallel-axis-humbucker/
I wish Jackson would give us this guitar it's fucking gorgeous
I'm hoping for that Kelly to become available soon.
Quick update,so far I have 2 guitars equipped with this pickup and man this pickup is straight fire,one guitar has the Crazy Viii coil as the outer coil flipped (2014 Charvel Desolation Star DST3-FR 1H modified) and the other has the PATB distortion outer coil ( 2020 Jackson SLX Lava Orange Crackle Finish modified) with the neck pickup having the “Crazy Viii” coil of the Dyad on the outer neck position with having a in and out of phase switch,going to try neck splitting the coils for sound experimentation,very dope set of pickups!
#BUFFALO
#NEWYORK
awesome!
You da man Brandon
Almost had me sold until you said "Scoop in the mids."
Please note I did not play for the cure... The idea makes me sick. It was meant to be a play on "race for the cure" and turned out to be a sad coincidence.
I want to hear an A/B of this and the parallel axis regular pickup
If you don't mind, anyone know what rail he is using with that Axis?
what's the single rail coil paired with this??
Can it be used flipped on the neck position as well??
#BUFFALO
#NEWYORK
Indeed it can! Just don't get the Trembucker, it's too wide.
@@seymourduncan Thank you for your reply, I intended to buy a set,but curious on how it can be used.So if I wanted to use the “cooler” Parallel Axis Poles for the NECK position I would have to get the “standard spacing” for the NECK position humbucker because of how wide the Parallel Poles are positioned?just want to make sure I’m understanding correctly,Thank you for the Reply and time!
#BUFFALO
#NEWYORK
@@fraterlemuele.s.l.d.6435 Yes, that is correct. The trembucker (PATB) is a bridge pickup that's spaced for Fender/Floyd bridges. A standard humbucker will be what you want for the neck. Parallel Axis™ Original, specifically. Here's the link: www.seymourduncan.com/single-product/parallel-axis-original
@@seymourduncan Sweet!!Thank you this is going to be interesting with wiring for split coil variety,I’m excited just ordered mine thank you!
#BUFFALO
#NEWYORK
#HOMEOFTHECORPSEGRINDER
I have been using the Parallel Axis Distortion for years. How does the Dyad differ from it.
The Dyad started as a Parallel Axis Distortion, but it has the The North coil of a Crazy 8 and the hotter South coil of a Parallel Axis. As a result, the Dyad has a higher output and more mid-range focus. Learn more here: customshop.seymourduncan.com/brandon-ellis-signature-dyad-parallel-axis-humbucker/
I def wanna get me one of those but living in the EU it seems impossible...
Question: do the mismatched coils contribute to any sort of hum increase. Please not, this isn't a dealbreaker, but I am curious since mismatched coils, while getting great sounds do have the potential downside....
If it is happening, I am not noticing it! I've been using them live for maybe over a year?
@@BrandonEllisGtr this pickup seems awesome. Which rail is it paired to on neck position?
Sick.
dont listen to BDM but after seeing this dudes chops Im about to
Great.
I know it’s not the point of the video, but I love the Kelly with a maple fretboard…wish Jackson didn’t stray away from maple fretboards recently
Does anyone recognize the first riff? New TBDM?
Brandon is playing riffs from the Black Dahlia Murder song Jars and a few pieces of music he wrote to show off Dyad.
Wanted to know also ... the first riff only. And have went through the whole TBDM opus to find it haha. I guess maybe in the future he'll make something out of it
A great guitarist and a mad scientist😂
Does anyone know what's the song he plays in the beginning of the video ? Ty
Congratsu