Another JB thread....
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allstarrme
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Re: Another JB thread....
There’s a place in the uk that has double thick A5 and a8 magnets. Their not cheap though, https://www.axesrus.co.uk/Humbucker-Bar-Magnets-p/g109bars-os.htm
I would recommend an Alt 8, it’s like a thicker fuller JB.
or maybe a tone zone, is another good choice.
There’s a place in the uk that has double thick A5 and a8 magnets. Their not cheap though, https://www.axesrus.co.uk/Humbucker-Bar-Magnets-p/g109bars-os.htm
I would recommend an Alt 8, it’s like a thicker fuller JB.
or maybe a tone zone, is another good choice.
Demanic
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Clint 55
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There's a place in the US that has double thick mags - me.
There's a place in the US that has double thick mags - me.
Gtrjunior
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Gtrjunior
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Another JB thread....
You know , I hadn’t thought of that.
I have a Super Distortion on hand too. Maybe that gets a shot as well
You know , I hadn’t thought of that.
I have a Super Distortion on hand too. Maybe that gets a shot as well
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Gtrjunior
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Another JB thread....
I just looked at his site as well.
The PG/AN set is what he is using with some custom made guitars he is playing now.
I couldn’t find any info on his early pickup selection. [emoji19]
I just looked at his site as well.
The PG/AN set is what he is using with some custom made guitars he is playing now.
I couldn’t find any info on his early pickup selection. [emoji19]
Gtrjunior
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Last night I got out the RY....long leg baseplate....bummer.
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Last night I got out the RY....long leg baseplate....bummer.
Clint 55
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You just use 2 spacers on the side without the lead and 1 extra spacer on the side with the lead.
You just use 2 spacers on the side without the lead and 1 extra spacer on the side with the lead.
Gtrjunior
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Ok.... This JB with a ceramic mag sounds HUGE.
I realize that he is tuned to drop something-or-other but still. Listen to the low end thump.
https://youtu.be/8248BiOe51Y
Needless to say, I ordered a ceramic mag as well as an A8.
Ok.... This JB with a ceramic mag sounds HUGE.
I realize that he is tuned to drop something-or-other but still. Listen to the low end thump.
https://youtu.be/8248BiOe51Y
Needless to say, I ordered a ceramic mag as well as an A8.
vinta9e
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By all means go for it!
RG's typically aren't designed for huge low end but the Tone Zone was designed specifically to compensate for this and so was the Breed. Petrucci fans used to pick the Tone Zone, Vai fans used to pick the latter. I reckon the Super Distortion should give you similar response in the low and top ends (the Dimarzio sound) but the midrange would be the most different among the 3. Besides, all the low end in the world won't help you much if you don't get the midrange right.
IME it's easier to match a Dimarzio to an RG rather than pick the right Duncan, even if saying that means I owe a hug to some heartbroken fans.
By all means go for it!
RG's typically aren't designed for huge low end but the Tone Zone was designed specifically to compensate for this and so was the Breed. Petrucci fans used to pick the Tone Zone, Vai fans used to pick the latter. I reckon the Super Distortion should give you similar response in the low and top ends (the Dimarzio sound) but the midrange would be the most different among the 3. Besides, all the low end in the world won't help you much if you don't get the midrange right.
IME it's easier to match a Dimarzio to an RG rather than pick the right Duncan, even if saying that means I owe a hug to some heartbroken fans.
Nagisa
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I’m an RG-main player. I feel the mahogany/maple capped RGs have plenty of low-end and basswood has less.
I don’t like basswood much personally but it can work.
TZ has tons of low end. Start with that.
BTW I really like the Dreamcatcher bridge. If the TZ doesn’t look good to you, check it out. Low end is perfect for me but it is not a bitey pickup like the DD. It’s thick and rich, but is not sharp. Best for leads and higher notes. TZ is too, really.
DD if you want rhythm riffage. Or I hear the Black Winter is good too...
I’m an RG-main player. I feel the mahogany/maple capped RGs have plenty of low-end and basswood has less.
I don’t like basswood much personally but it can work.
TZ has tons of low end. Start with that.
BTW I really like the Dreamcatcher bridge. If the TZ doesn’t look good to you, check it out. Low end is perfect for me but it is not a bitey pickup like the DD. It’s thick and rich, but is not sharp. Best for leads and higher notes. TZ is too, really.
DD if you want rhythm riffage. Or I hear the Black Winter is good too...
Gtrjunior
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First thing I’m going to do a mag swap. I’ll reassess after that.
I like how the pickup/guitar sounds just wish it had a little more low end push.
I have a Custom in my LP and it sounds amazing.
I know an RG isn’t going to do what the LP does, and I don’t expect it to. I’m just looking for a little more from the Ibanez.
And if I’m being honest, a lot of it is me being anal about it. Lol
First thing I’m going to do a mag swap. I’ll reassess after that.
I like how the pickup/guitar sounds just wish it had a little more low end push.
I have a Custom in my LP and it sounds amazing.
I know an RG isn’t going to do what the LP does, and I don’t expect it to. I’m just looking for a little more from the Ibanez.
And if I’m being honest, a lot of it is me being anal about it. Lol
Gtrjunior
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Absolutely!!
The magnet looks like it will be delivered tomorrow.
Unless band practice gets cancelled again, I’ll have a chance to play the Ibanez tonight in a band setting. I’m betting that it will sound very good in a mix.
But after I swap I’ll try again at next rehearsal and see what differences it makes.
Absolutely!!
The magnet looks like it will be delivered tomorrow.
Unless band practice gets cancelled again, I’ll have a chance to play the Ibanez tonight in a band setting. I’m betting that it will sound very good in a mix.
But after I swap I’ll try again at next rehearsal and see what differences it makes.
Nightburst
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Stick with the Custom for the tightness and fat bottom and get a good lead boost pedal that does the JB lead thing. Or have fun with some active circuit in the guitar. The only thing the Custom really lacks IMO is the lead sound is slightly thin on its own.
I have gone back and forward with those 2 pickups many times and although the JB8 is really cool, it still lacked bottom end punch IMO. It's all a matter of preference. I do know this, the PAF on steriod sound I never grow tired of but the JB sound can get a little fatigueing at times.
Stick with the Custom for the tightness and fat bottom and get a good lead boost pedal that does the JB lead thing. Or have fun with some active circuit in the guitar. The only thing the Custom really lacks IMO is the lead sound is slightly thin on its own.
I have gone back and forward with those 2 pickups many times and although the JB8 is really cool, it still lacked bottom end punch IMO. It's all a matter of preference. I do know this, the PAF on steriod sound I never grow tired of but the JB sound can get a little fatigueing at times.
Gtrjunior
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Another JB thread....
Yes, I agree with you. The JB sings like no other pickup but the Custom in my LP isn’t going anywhere.
I got the ceramic and A8 magnets in the other day, but I also just bought a Dimarzio Breed bridge pickup which is scheduled to arrive Monday....I think the first thing I’m going to do is pop the Breed in there.
It was recommended here in this thread and I came a cross a used one at a good price so I figured why not.
Yes, I agree with you. The JB sings like no other pickup but the Custom in my LP isn’t going anywhere.
I got the ceramic and A8 magnets in the other day, but I also just bought a Dimarzio Breed bridge pickup which is scheduled to arrive Monday....I think the first thing I’m going to do is pop the Breed in there.
It was recommended here in this thread and I came a cross a used one at a good price so I figured why not.
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The neck Classic Stack is probably the closest in output to a JB while still sounding like a Strat pickup. It is not as powerful, no, but it is louder than something like an SSL-1. You can get louder single coils, but they stop sounding like a classic Strat pickup. Highly recommended.
The neck Classic Stack is probably the closest in output to a JB while still sounding like a Strat pickup. It is not as powerful, no, but it is louder than something like an SSL-1. You can get louder single coils, but they stop sounding like a classic Strat pickup. Highly recommended.
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