Humbuckers for Jagmaster? (Vista series)

[BenPerkins]

Hi guys, I’m currently using Phat Cats in a Jagmaster and it’s pretty noisy. Can’t use it with an OR15. It’s fine in front of a clean amp, but gain/fuzz gets kinda muddy (unless I use a treble booster). Musically, I play clean mostly (surf stuff, etc) but also garage rock to mid-late 60’s Rock (think Kinks or Small Faces). Not really into metal, though Sabbath type stuff might be cool.

I’m wondering if a mag swap is in order, if that’ll make much of a difference, or if other pickups altogether will be the solution. Also wondering if pickup height might also be the issue here. I believe the guitar has a basswood body.

Thank you.

[jeremy]

mag swap wont help with the noise. phat cats (and p90s in general are single coil pups so susceptible to hum

[BenPerkins]

The funny thing is, I have an SG standard with SD P90’s… and they’re nowhere near as noisy as the Phat Cats. Throw a treble booster in the mix and it’s Iommi heaven. So it’s gotta be something with this guitar.

Should I go for a Jazz/JB combo instead?

[uOpt]

Does the noise get better when you touch the strings?

[BenPerkins]

Does the noise get better when you touch the strings?

I will definitely check later… not grounded properly maybe?

[BenPerkins]

Interesting. So it was the wiring.

Loving this guitar. Vista series with Phat Cats for about $300. Great deal IMO.


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