Duncan JB magnet swap to ceramic.
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beaubrummels
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Re: Duncan JB magnet swap to ceramic.
Ok then. I could be wrong, but MY 1979 Seymour-made JB and MY 2010 JB sound different in the same guitar; and MY Duncan Distortion DDJ and my 79 JB (SWD) have distinctly different character/signature, enough that, based on my limited experience swapping magnets, I don't believe I could get them near-identical with alternate mag swaps. But I could be wrong.
Ok then. I could be wrong, but MY 1979 Seymour-made JB and MY 2010 JB sound different in the same guitar; and MY Duncan Distortion DDJ and my 79 JB (SWD) have distinctly different character/signature, enough that, based on my limited experience swapping magnets, I don't believe I could get them near-identical with alternate mag swaps. But I could be wrong.
Re: Duncan JB magnet swap to ceramic.
You could save a lot of hassle and time by replacing your JB for an Irongear Dirty Torque, which is a JB clone with a lot tighter low end. I have the JB Trembucker in my Strat and find the tone outstanding. I just adjust my Amp settings to suit my tastes.
You could save a lot of hassle and time by replacing your JB for an Irongear Dirty Torque, which is a JB clone with a lot tighter low end. I have the JB Trembucker in my Strat and find the tone outstanding. I just adjust my Amp settings to suit my tastes.
Chistopher
malapterurus electricus tonewood instigator
Re: Duncan JB magnet swap to ceramic.
There is the chance that your JB's magnet may have degaussed a bit over the years.
There is the chance that your JB's magnet may have degaussed a bit over the years.
justFred
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Chistopher
malapterurus electricus tonewood instigator
Re: Duncan JB magnet swap to ceramic.
No. When you change one thing in a guitar, it affects multiple things that you did not intend. This makes it darn near impossible to replicate the tone of one guitar as a DIY project.
For example, if you adjust the pots to alter the high end, it also changes your bass response. And changing the magnet from A5 to ceramic also affects the texture of the tone as well as the eq curve.
No. When you change one thing in a guitar, it affects multiple things that you did not intend. This makes it darn near impossible to replicate the tone of one guitar as a DIY project.
For example, if you adjust the pots to alter the high end, it also changes your bass response. And changing the magnet from A5 to ceramic also affects the texture of the tone as well as the eq curve.
gregory
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Re: Duncan JB magnet swap to ceramic.
If this can be explained by day-to-day variation between pickups off the assembly line then I don't know how Duncan could remain in business.
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Rex_Rocker
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Re: Duncan JB magnet swap to ceramic.
FWIW, here's my experience with the DD=JB debate:
I always thought the Distortion and the JB are related. I see them as being more similar than different. Sure, the DD has a bigger yet tighter bass and grindy raspy highs, but they're not miles apart to my ears. They're both compressed, high-mid focused, high-output pickups to me.
That being said, though, I had the same experience as some of you when swapping an A5 into a DD. It didn't sound quite like JB, it sounded like a DD with an A5 magnet.
JMO.
FWIW, here's my experience with the DD=JB debate:
I always thought the Distortion and the JB are related. I see them as being more similar than different. Sure, the DD has a bigger yet tighter bass and grindy raspy highs, but they're not miles apart to my ears. They're both compressed, high-mid focused, high-output pickups to me.
That being said, though, I had the same experience as some of you when swapping an A5 into a DD. It didn't sound quite like JB, it sounded like a DD with an A5 magnet.
JMO.
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gregory
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Re: Duncan JB magnet swap to ceramic.
LOL. I could do this all day.
Chistopher
malapterurus electricus tonewood instigator
Re: Duncan JB magnet swap to ceramic.
Repeating what's already been said without adding any information?
Repeating what's already been said without adding any information?
Clint 55
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Re: Duncan JB magnet swap to ceramic.
Greg, it's possible for people on forums to have reliable findings. That is the purpose of forums. Your premise that you can write off all statements which you choose to be "anecdotal" is incorrect.
Anecdotal - not necessarily true or reliable, because based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.
Research - the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Greg, it's possible for people on forums to have reliable findings. That is the purpose of forums. Your premise that you can write off all statements which you choose to be "anecdotal" is incorrect.
Anecdotal - not necessarily true or reliable, because based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.
Research - the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
justFred
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Re: Duncan JB magnet swap to ceramic.
Think the Op's question has been answered in several ways:
Spend the $10 and swap a ceramic in, give it a listen, if you like it problem solved (the Distortion pickup part of the question is tangential and really unnecessary);
Send $10 on a rough cut A5 to recover the original JB characteristics. Again give it a listen;
Try another pickup like...several recommendations provided.
Bottom line OP it is your ears that have to make the final call.
Think the Op's question has been answered in several ways:
Spend the $10 and swap a ceramic in, give it a listen, if you like it problem solved (the Distortion pickup part of the question is tangential and really unnecessary);
Send $10 on a rough cut A5 to recover the original JB characteristics. Again give it a listen;
Try another pickup like...several recommendations provided.
Bottom line OP it is your ears that have to make the final call.
gregory
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Re: Duncan JB magnet swap to ceramic.
The thing is I don't see very many new conclusions being made, to be honest. If you declare someone as having "tin ears" why not post actual test samples, A, B, C and D (JB5, JBC, DD5, DDC) to see whether others agree with you. Likewise, others should submit samples A-D and you try to figure out which is which. To me that better qualifies as "systematic investigation of sources to establish fact."
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