Hi Community - I write for a pickup recommendation. I have a Strat with p-ups, neck to bridge, Dimarzio Area 61,Dimarzio Area 61, SD JB Jr. At first I loved the JB Jr., rarely used anything else. I've come to really prefer the selector between the mid-Area 61 and the bridge JB Jr. The JB Jr. is a hair too bright and thin for my taste, bringing in the mid Area 61 adds warmth and body to the notes. What can I swap in for the JB Jr. that has more warmth AND sparkle but doesn't get darker?I want girth in power chords but also clear sustain, response to pick attack, and good substance and harmonic content in solos. Gee, I guess I want everything. What do you recommend? Thanks - Bob
Beyond the JB Jr.
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DreX
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Re: Beyond the JB Jr.
That's a tough one. I find the other "Little" humbuckers to be on the dark side. If you're willing to consider rails/blades from DiMarzio as well as Seymour Duncan, then you should be able to find what you're looking for in their lower output offerings.
Have you tried hooking up a tone knob to your bridge? You might achieve zen by rolling a bridge tone knob down slightly.
That's a tough one. I find the other "Little" humbuckers to be on the dark side. If you're willing to consider rails/blades from DiMarzio as well as Seymour Duncan, then you should be able to find what you're looking for in their lower output offerings.
Have you tried hooking up a tone knob to your bridge? You might achieve zen by rolling a bridge tone knob down slightly.
RayBarbeeMusic
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Re: Beyond the JB Jr.
DiMarzio fast track 2 leaps to mind. Wire it so that when it is in parallel with the middle pickup, it goes into parallel mode instead of series, or alternatively, wire it so both it and the middle pickup split in that position. If you don't know how, DiMarzio can send you a diagram.
DiMarzio fast track 2 leaps to mind. Wire it so that when it is in parallel with the middle pickup, it goes into parallel mode instead of series, or alternatively, wire it so both it and the middle pickup split in that position. If you don't know how, DiMarzio can send you a diagram.
Rand-O-Monium
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DiM Chopper,maybe,or a Pro Track?
I love the FT-2,but it may be a little much...
DiM Chopper,maybe,or a Pro Track?
I love the FT-2,but it may be a little much...
Rand-O-Monium
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Re: Beyond the JB Jr.
Re: Beyond the JB Jr.
Thanks y'all! Grist for the mill, food for thought. A different alternative from Keith Holland at the Guitar Hospital in Los Gatos CA: he suggested that I just put a full size humbucker in the bridge position (SD 59 his recommendation) - but I'll explore all your ideas...thanks again.
Thanks y'all! Grist for the mill, food for thought. A different alternative from Keith Holland at the Guitar Hospital in Los Gatos CA: he suggested that I just put a full size humbucker in the bridge position (SD 59 his recommendation) - but I'll explore all your ideas...thanks again.
DutchSailor
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If you go for the humbucker route, you could try the Stagmag. Its great for chords and leads in humbucking mode, and the cleans are amazing, really crisp and clear.
If you go for the humbucker route, you could try the Stagmag. Its great for chords and leads in humbucking mode, and the cleans are amazing, really crisp and clear.
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