Was looking for a change from my Les Pauls Classic 57 set, they sound pretty good but felt could do with a set that cut through a band mix a little better in that particular guitar (2013 Les Paul Classic). My go to Les Paul sets are normally Pearly Gates or Whole Lotta Humbuckers. Was going to save for a WLH set as I like their clarity and juicy tone, but thought I’d try an old early 90s JB and more recent 59 that I already have. Sounded good at home and had a chance to play with the band earlier this week and they fit perfectly in the mix with my Marshall JVM. Forgot how amazing the JB/59 pickup combination can be in the right guitar. They just sounded right, and covered all kinds of ground in our cover band from funk to classic rock, alternative rock and metal.
I hear mixed things about JB being icepick or honky mids and 59s boomy in a Les Paul, but they sound great and balanced in that guitar. The JB is the first Duncan pickup I bought in the early 90s and is almost 30 years old and has a faded JBL sticker on the bottom. Not sure if the age has mellowed the tone any, but has a thick tone with sizzling highs and a really nice clarity for leads that cut through the mix nicely. Just thought I’d share since some of seymour’s more classic models really did the trick in this guitar.
I hear mixed things about JB being icepick or honky mids and 59s boomy in a Les Paul, but they sound great and balanced in that guitar. The JB is the first Duncan pickup I bought in the early 90s and is almost 30 years old and has a faded JBL sticker on the bottom. Not sure if the age has mellowed the tone any, but has a thick tone with sizzling highs and a really nice clarity for leads that cut through the mix nicely. Just thought I’d share since some of seymour’s more classic models really did the trick in this guitar.
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