Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this video I compare the Tonerider Apex Blackguard Telecaster pickups against the Joe Barden Danny Gatton Pickups (JBE pickups). Same guitar, same settings, and same effects! Let me know what you think.

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Video Chapters
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00:00 - Introduction & Comparison Premise
00:17 - Full Mix Demo: Clean to Overdrive
03:42 - Clean Samples (Neck, Both, Bridge)
06:01 - Drive Tones (Bridge, Both, Neck)
07:00 - Verdict: High Gain Handling & Value Discussion
08:13 - Apex Classic Comparison & Closing Thoughts

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