Duncan JB ?

[painkiller]

Hi
I have an 90s ESP M II Deluxe which should have a SD JB in it.
It sounds fantastic and i want to know what pickup is it because there are no signs or logo on it.
Does anyone knows if it is a JB ?
Thanks

[Erlend_G]

I'm no expert- but if you measure the ohm resistance; and it matches the pup's specs? It could tell you something

best luck!

-E

[painkiller]

Hi Erlend_G
it has 9.36 kOhm
Hope that helps

[Erlend_G]

I'll let some others fill you in on this

rock on! ♪

[Hsb]

Did you buy the guitar new or used?

Well a JB normally 16.7 kohms, so there is that.

Also, unless it has changed over the years, the corners on the legs are square, they should be a little rounded on the corners. If you purchased it used, it could be a JB they changed the baseplate but the reading you provided doesnt match that of a JB

[nexion218]

Hi Erlend_G
it has 9.36 kOhm
Hope that helps

9.36 kOhm is hardly a JB... Is should measure around 16-17 kOhms

[ArtieToo]

Did you measure it "in circuit", and with both pups selected? That could account for the reading. If you don't want to unsolder anything, measure it from ground to where it's connected on the switch, but have the switch in the "neck only" position.

[Aceman]

I'm guessing the Duncan got replaced with something. Important part: you love the pickup. Rock on and don't worry.

That said - if it was allegedly correct/as new etc...might want to ask for a $70 refund.

[hamerfan]

I never saw a double row backplate without a logo from seymour duncan. I repaired pickups in the 90ies, some of them had broken legs or short wires. I asked MJ for some baseplates, because they were not obtainable in Germany at that time. She sent me an assortment for 4 different plates and hookup wires. The only one without logo was an Ant baseplate with one row.

[GuitarDoc]

If you recently bought this guitar and you were told that it had a JB, then, like Aceman said, you should ask for a refund of $70...because that ain't no JB.

[Masta' C]

Looks like a high quality pickup, but definitely not a Duncan. The "peep" hole is way too close to the edge of the bobbin and you won't find that braided wire on a JB unless it was special ordered.

Regardless, I'm very curious about that pickup. It's in the DC resistance range I tend to like for a "hot PAF" style pickup and probably rocks!

Have you played it? What were your thoughts?