Alternative 8 instead of JB in Charvel San Dimas?

[jrbowen81]

Re: Alternative 8 instead of JB in Charvel San Dimas?

I'm curious how a PATB would sound in my Les Paul. It would probably look cool, but the string spacing might not be a good match.

 

[LazNovak]

Re: Alternative 8 instead of JB in Charvel San Dimas?

I'm curious how a PATB would sound in my Les Paul. It would probably look cool, but the string spacing might not be a good match.

Not sure of the tone but I have an Alt 8 trembucker in my Trad Pro II and the poles line up perfectly. Depends on the LP.

 

[Ascension]

Re: Alternative 8 instead of JB in Charvel San Dimas?

The Alt 8 would certainly add more body at the expense of upper mids. I would define it as a 'heavier' pickup, more towards the 90's than the 80's, if that makes any sense.

Agreed here. I have had the Alt 8 Crazy 8 Custom 8 and a JB + also ran a JB 8 in the same superstrat ( Swamp ash bodied USA Washburn 1995 Grover Jackson era MG 100) so I have a little experience here. The Alt is really tight modern sounding and fat. It sings well for solos but doesn't cut like the JB or JB 8 will.
It's a solid wall of sound that stays clear and defined kinda like the JB on a BIG dose of steroids. I think Mincer nailed it in that it is more geared toward those scooped heavy 90's tones than the 80's.

 

[Ascension]

Re: Alternative 8 instead of JB in Charvel San Dimas?

This has me wondering... How does the Alt 8 compare to a Custom 8? So far, my Custom 8 is the hugest sounding pickup I know of, at least in a Les Paul.

The Alt is smoother warmer rounder and more singing as well as hotter than a Custom 8. It's also more "open" and "organic" sounding.

 

[Demanic]

Re: Alternative 8 instead of JB in Charvel San Dimas?

Agreed here. I have had the Alt 8 Crazy 8 Custom 8 and a JB + also ran a JB 8 in the same superstrat ( Swamp ash bodied USA Washburn 1995 Grover Jackson era MG 100) so I have a little experience here. The Alt is really tight modern sounding and fat. It sings well for solos but doesn't cut like the JB or JB 8 will.
It's a solid wall of sound that stays clear and defined kinda like the JB on a BIG dose of steroids. I think Mincer nailed it in that it is more geared toward those scooped heavy 90's tones than the 80's.

Oh, but for those scooped tones, it's sublime.

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[jrbowen81]

Re: Alternative 8 instead of JB in Charvel San Dimas?

Oh, but for those scooped tones, it's sublime.

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Man... I've actually never wanted to even try another pickup for the past few years since I put an Alnico 8 in my Custom, but now the Alt 8 is sounding more like something I'd try. The first pickup I tried in place of the original 500T was a Burstbucker Pro I borrowed from a friend. I thought it sucked, so then I tried the Custom. Thought that was super great, enough that I sold my 500T. Then I found out about the Custom 8 and never looked back. The only thing I've ever even considered doing was trying the Alnico 5 or the original ceramic in there, but I never even did that. I really dig Alnico 8.

 

[danidogma]

Re: Alternative 8 instead of JB in Charvel San Dimas?

Thanks a lot for the responses!

I´m a little busy now, but when I have some time I´ll get it and I´ll post my impressions.

 

[Shooter.556]

Re: Alternative 8 instead of JB in Charvel San Dimas?

How about a JB8? That pickup is wicked! It's everything the stock JB should have been and more..