I'm considering pulling the JB out of my Schecter (if for no other reason than trying to hold off GAS). I'm considering the Distortion as I like the higher output pups, and want something a little punchier and meaner. Anyone have experience with the Distortion? Note that I tried the Custom and didn't like it one bit compared to the JB.
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Re: JB vs. Distortion?
The DD is a great sounding pup!! Similar to the JB, but fuller with more bottom-end. Its a little more harsh, but with more growl...not as warm as the JB. Has some really nice C H U G, C H U G to it.Cleans up pretty good too! I put this in my LP in place of a JB.
Cheers Primo.GEAR: 2008 Gibson Les Paul Custom(ebony) w/ C8 & PGn, 2012 Gibson LP Classic Custom(cream)w/ C8 & SD APII , '95 Epi LP Gold Top w/ JB & '59, '97 Fender Am Std Strat(Black) w/SD aps-1, '84 Profile Strat(Black), '06 Black Epiphone Korina Flying V w/EMG's, '04 Epiphone Dot w/JB & Jazz, Squier 50's Vibe Telecaster butterscotch blonde w/SD Hot Rail bridge, Marshall JVM410Head & Marshall TV4X12 cab w/V30's, Marshall DSL40C 1X12 combo, VOX AC30CC 2X12 combo.
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The DD sounds more compressed and grainy. The magnet is strong and the pole adjustments are pretty significant for tweaking the tone. I really like it for hard rock.
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Thanks for the feedback. I'm going to pick one up this weekend and drop it in the Schecter.PRS McCarty Korina loaded w/Godwoods
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Avatar 2X12 loaded with V30 & G12H30
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Originally posted by DirtykingWhich of the 2 would say has better pitch harmonics. ala Zakk Wylde!!!
Cheers Primo.GEAR: 2008 Gibson Les Paul Custom(ebony) w/ C8 & PGn, 2012 Gibson LP Classic Custom(cream)w/ C8 & SD APII , '95 Epi LP Gold Top w/ JB & '59, '97 Fender Am Std Strat(Black) w/SD aps-1, '84 Profile Strat(Black), '06 Black Epiphone Korina Flying V w/EMG's, '04 Epiphone Dot w/JB & Jazz, Squier 50's Vibe Telecaster butterscotch blonde w/SD Hot Rail bridge, Marshall JVM410Head & Marshall TV4X12 cab w/V30's, Marshall DSL40C 1X12 combo, VOX AC30CC 2X12 combo.
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And would putting in an Alnico 5 magnet warm it up a bit and smoothen out some of the grainyness?
Sorry to bardge in but I have been thinking of replacing my JB with a DD too lately. The extra bottom end is very welcome but I wonder, exactly how close are the JB and DD together in tone? Harmonics? Crunch?
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I'm sure an A5 would smooth it out, but I think you would have essentially a JB. Theres people here that have tried it, maybe do a search and see what you can dig up.
Cheers Primo.GEAR: 2008 Gibson Les Paul Custom(ebony) w/ C8 & PGn, 2012 Gibson LP Classic Custom(cream)w/ C8 & SD APII , '95 Epi LP Gold Top w/ JB & '59, '97 Fender Am Std Strat(Black) w/SD aps-1, '84 Profile Strat(Black), '06 Black Epiphone Korina Flying V w/EMG's, '04 Epiphone Dot w/JB & Jazz, Squier 50's Vibe Telecaster butterscotch blonde w/SD Hot Rail bridge, Marshall JVM410Head & Marshall TV4X12 cab w/V30's, Marshall DSL40C 1X12 combo, VOX AC30CC 2X12 combo.
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Originally posted by primoI'm sure an A5 would smooth it out, but I think you would have essentially a JB. Theres people here that have tried it, maybe do a search and see what you can dig up.
Cheers Primo.
I've read before that a DD with an A5 magnet is very close to a JB but I have a hard time thinking that putting a ceramic magnet into it would turn up the bass that much. A DD does have a lot more bass than the JB right?
I changed out the A5 in my '59 and the extra growl and tightness is perfect but it didn't get much bassier (on the contriary actually). I know, I should just try it, but I'd like some more opinions first before I go at it.
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I changed the JB to a DD in my LP because I wanted more bottom-end. A DD definately has more bass. I think you might lose some bottom-end by changing from a ceramic to a A5 or A2. Maybe compare the Custom series specs?
Cheers Primo.GEAR: 2008 Gibson Les Paul Custom(ebony) w/ C8 & PGn, 2012 Gibson LP Classic Custom(cream)w/ C8 & SD APII , '95 Epi LP Gold Top w/ JB & '59, '97 Fender Am Std Strat(Black) w/SD aps-1, '84 Profile Strat(Black), '06 Black Epiphone Korina Flying V w/EMG's, '04 Epiphone Dot w/JB & Jazz, Squier 50's Vibe Telecaster butterscotch blonde w/SD Hot Rail bridge, Marshall JVM410Head & Marshall TV4X12 cab w/V30's, Marshall DSL40C 1X12 combo, VOX AC30CC 2X12 combo.
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In the interest of science I'll cut some clips with both pups and all other factors equal.PRS McCarty Korina loaded w/Godwoods
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various pedals
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Originally posted by chcjuniorI'm considering pulling the JB out of my Schecter (if for no other reason than trying to hold off GAS). I'm considering the Distortion as I like the higher output pups, and want something a little punchier and meaner. Anyone have experience with the Distortion? Note that I tried the Custom and didn't like it one bit compared to the JB.Splawn QR
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