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Originally posted by Rabelais View Post
Matbe a JB T.B. and a Jazz neck?. They were meant to go together, and the JB will sound different in that guitar. Or a Super Distortion/PAF 36th Anniversary neck combo.
I had the Super D/36 combo in my LP a while back. It’s a good set. I think you said you’ve already got a SD equipped guitar?
I’d suggest the Custom Custom or the Distortion.
The CC is a fantastic pickup. Don’t let the fact that it has an A2 mag sway you. I shied away from it for a long time because I thought the A2 wouldn’t be powerful or aggressive enough....I was wrong.
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Originally posted by weepingminotaur View Post
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Originally posted by Gtrjunior View Post
This video says it’s a coil split on the tone knob.
The Custom Custom to my ears doesn’t sound vintage even with the A2 mag. It’s very smooth but still kicks like a mule
Originally posted by Rabelais View Post
Matbe a JB T.B. and a Jazz neck?. They were meant to go together, and the JB will sound different in that guitar. Or a Super Distortion/PAF 36th Anniversary neck combo.
Originally posted by Gtrjunior View Post
The JB is a pickup that you’re either going to like or you won’t. If you’re not familiar with it, I’d suggest trying to check out a guitar with one installed before you buy, if possible. I have tried the JB stock, with an A2 and an A8 and it’s just not my thing.
I had the Super D/36 combo in my LP a while back. It’s a good set. I think you said you’ve already got a SD equipped guitar?
I’d suggest the Custom Custom or the Distortion.
The CC is a fantastic pickup. Don’t let the fact that it has an A2 mag sway you. I shied away from it for a long time because I thought the A2 wouldn’t be powerful or aggressive enough....I was wrong.
Thanks for the coil split clarification. Would it be normal coil split wiring?
I thought about the Custom Custom (A2) Pickup years ago when I had a sound crisis with Slash Alnico II Pro Set on my Flying V. With 2 volume knobs + one tone knob, the set is unbalanced. While I always the tone knob rolled back at 3-4, the AII Pro Bridge needed to be at 7-8 to not be on the swamp mud of tone.
I considered CC + Slash AII Pro vs CC + PGn combination for my PRS, but went for the TB-6 since I got good results with TB-4, SH-5 Pickups, and I do know Seymour Duncan pickups do the trick for me. Really wanted to have the TB-6 + Jazz combo on my arsenal. Just don’t know what to expect. I like hard rock distortion, so it should do a good job there. Going to miss on the cleans, I think. I just don’t want to repeat on any tone/pickup combination.
Already got TB-4/STK-S7/STK-6, SH-5/59’, Super Distortion/PAF Pro and 498T/490R.
What I’m giving it thought now, before traveling to the guitar tech is how a PRS will play with .11-gauge strings on standard. I play .10 - .46 on my Strat, and .11 - .49 on Gibson/DBZ. The Starla has a 25’’ scale*
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Originally posted by OsvyRock View Post
Thanks for the coil split clarification. Would it be normal coil split wiring?
I thought about the Custom Custom (A2) Pickup years ago when I had a sound crisis with Slash Alnico II Pro Set on my Flying V. With 2 volume knobs + one tone knob, the set is unbalanced. While I always the tone knob rolled back at 3-4, the AII Pro Bridge needed to be at 7-8 to not be on the swamp mud of tone.
I considered CC + Slash AII Pro vs CC + PGn combination for my PRS, but went for the TB-6 since I got good results with TB-4, SH-5 Pickups, and I do know Seymour Duncan pickups do the trick for me. Really wanted to have the TB-6 + Jazz combo on my arsenal. Just don’t know what to expect. I like hard rock distortion, so it should do a good job there. Going to miss on the cleans, I think. I just don’t want to repeat on any tone/pickup combination.
Already got TB-4/STK-S7/STK-6, SH-5/59’, Super Distortion/PAF Pro and 498T/490R.
What I’m giving it thought now, before traveling to the guitar tech is how a PRS will play with .11-gauge strings on standard. I play .10 - .46 on my Strat, and .11 - .49 on Gibson/DBZ. The Starla has a 25’’ scale*
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Originally posted by Rabelais View Post
l know. I can only recommend pups that I have used. So I suggest giving the Jazz neck a try. Very clear sounding in singlecut guitars, so probably will be clearer in a Starla.
I read great things about the JB & Jazz on PRS. Looking forward to hearing my Distortion/Jazz Combo.
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Originally posted by OsvyRock View Post
Thanks for the recommendations. Out of Duncan, I considered the PAF36th set, but I only have satisfactory results with Seymour Duncan. Even the ones that I didn't like (the Slash AII Pro) wasn't for tone issues but because my playing style is based on volume use, and I don't like to use lower output pickups for gain. Takes too much volume/pedals to get to high gain heaven.
I read great things about the JB & Jazz on PRS. Looking forward to hearing my Distortion/Jazz Combo.
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Originally posted by Gtrjunior View Post
I will tell you that the 36 neck is THICK. I had to lower it quite a bit to clear it up. It sounds like John Sykes’ tone on the Whitesnake album. Just thick and singing tone.
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Originally posted by OsvyRock View Post
So it could be bass hell on this guitar. Would like something clearer with less bass on this guitar. Perhaps the Jazz would do the trick. I tried the Transition neck (supposedly a PAF36 neck on STEROIDS). HATED IT!!!! Dark, Lifeless Cleans and FULL OF BASS!!!!! It worked nicely on gain but it definitely wasn't the pickup for me. I'll have it on mind when I need something with more bass in the future. The one who did the trick on my guitar was the PAF Pro. I knew it was the perfect once the tech knocked on the pickup. It hasn't disappointed on my Flying V. It took three guitar neck pickups (Slash AII Pro, Transition, PAF Master & PAF Pro) to get it right.
You could probably get one used cheap too.
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Originally posted by Gtrjunior View Post
I haven’t personally used a Jazz but from what I understand it is very clear....might be a good choice.
You could probably get one used cheap too.
Sometimes I hear the Jazz as a muddy pickup on certain clips, so I'll definitely feedback on the experience.
I still would like for the Seymour Duncan to keep producing (mass-produced) pickups that can fill out other tone needs besides just ''metal'' or ''vintage PAF'', something like a low/medium output with heat. I did like the videos of the Eric Steckel ''Candy'' Pickups, but they're Custom Shop...
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Originally posted by OsvyRock View Post
Got the TB-6 + SH-2n used with black bobbins for $137.12.
Sometimes I hear the Jazz as a muddy pickup on certain clips, so I'll definitely feedback on the experience.
I still would like for the Seymour Duncan to keep producing (mass-produced) pickups that can fill out other tone needs besides just ''metal'' or ''vintage PAF'', something like a low/medium output with heat. I did like the videos of the Eric Steckel ''Candy'' Pickups, but they're Custom Shop...I miss the 80's (girls) !!!
Seymour Duncans currently in use - In Les Pauls: Custom(b)/Jazz(n), Distortion(b)/Jazz(n), '59(b)/'59(n) w/A4 mag, P-Rails(b)/P-Rails(n); In a Bullet S-3: P-Rails(b)/stock/Vintage Stack Tele(n); In a Dot: Seth Lover(b)/Seth Lover(n); In a Del Mar: Mag Mic; In a Lead II: Custom Shop Fender X-1(b)
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Originally posted by Mincer View PostAnd that's a cool guitar to put them in!
Looking forward to the new guitar sound!
Originally posted by JamesPaul View Post
I'm looking forward to your feedback on the Jazz in your Starla. I have a Jazz in 2 of my Les Pauls and have never perceived any tone issue. I haven't kept statistics, but I want to say comments I see are an even good/bad split for the Jazz.
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Just your overall opinion of the Jazz in your Starla, however you have it configured.
I meant the Jazz reviews I have seen are 50% like it, and 50% don't. I have been liking my Jazz since 1983, but I see others not liking the Jazz and favoring a '59 or an APH-2.I miss the 80's (girls) !!!
Seymour Duncans currently in use - In Les Pauls: Custom(b)/Jazz(n), Distortion(b)/Jazz(n), '59(b)/'59(n) w/A4 mag, P-Rails(b)/P-Rails(n); In a Bullet S-3: P-Rails(b)/stock/Vintage Stack Tele(n); In a Dot: Seth Lover(b)/Seth Lover(n); In a Del Mar: Mag Mic; In a Lead II: Custom Shop Fender X-1(b)
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