have to ask? JB and custom fans/users?

[SABOTAGE]

has anyone else here found that they love two bridge models and cannot really say which is better for them?
I really love the JB !it has just about everything one could ask for in a tone
but i have noticed that what the JB lacks( the only real way i can describe it?)
the custom has? which is a nice deep low end girth.
the real problem is that the custom does not "sing" like the JB does?
and the custom lacks the richness of the JB?
should i consider giving the C.S a call?

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: have to ask? JB and custom fans/users?

I don't think the Custom or the CC give up anything to the JB. If anything, I think that the CC sings much better (at a lower, smoother register) than the JB does.

 

[Xeromus]

Re: have to ask? JB and custom fans/users?

I'm torn between the JB and Distortion. I have one in each guitar for that reason. Also the Jazz and '59 neck

 

[SABOTAGE]

Re: have to ask? JB and custom fans/users?

do you guys think that maybe the custom shop can make me a "compromise" of a custom and JB?

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: have to ask? JB and custom fans/users?

do you guys think that maybe the custom shop can make me a "compromise" of a custom and JB?

They can make you anything you want, if you're willing to pay.

 

[SABOTAGE]

Re: have to ask? JB and custom fans/users?

They can make you anything you want, if you're willing to pay.

would $120 cover it?

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: have to ask? JB and custom fans/users?

I think that the CS charges $140 for humbuckers, not sure though. I know they'll rewind an exitsting humbucker for $70 per your specifications.

 

[Nightburst]

Re: have to ask? JB and custom fans/users?

Is it just me or do a lot of people search for a JB with more low end chunk? I am definately one of those people, I love the JB pickup but compare it to any other pickup, it does lack a little in the low end section. I always find myself boosting the bass and cutting (not scooping) the mids on any amp to get the tone I like best.

Maybe Seymour Duncan should create a new pickup that would be the perfect middle ground between the JB and the Custom: A pickup with the musicality and singing characteristics of the JB & the fat low end and agressiveness of the Custom?

I'm positive it will become an instant succes...

 

[Jeff5]

Re: have to ask? JB and custom fans/users?

We'll have to wait and see what the new Dave Mustaine model is like....

It really depends on your amp and cabs. I'm in the situation where my amp and cabs have TONs of low end. More than I want or even know what to do with. So I switched back to a JB to give me more mids and treble. Plus, like you guys, I really like how it sings. I was using a Rio Grande BBQ, and its a nice pup, but had too much bass (for my rig), and to me didn't sing like the JB. Lots have recommended a Rio to those who want a JB with more low end though. So that may be your ticket.

 

[Zerberus]

Re: have to ask? JB and custom fans/users?

...Maybe Seymour Duncan should create a new pickup that would be the perfect middle ground between the JB and the Custom: A pickup with the musicality and singing characteristics of the JB & the fat low end and agressiveness of the Custom?

I'm positive it will become an instant succes...

Sign me up for ten of these, please :32:

 

[shred-dog]

Re: have to ask? JB and custom fans/users?

put me in line for a fistful right after zerb !

 

[Metalblaze]

Re: have to ask? JB and custom fans/users?

I love this two pickups very much, as they already are, but after long searches, the Custom is the best sounding pickup I've ever heard. When I heard it for the first time I was looking for my jaws on the floor. :eek2: The thing I really like on JB is the high-mid spike (others hate it, though). The Custom on the other hand, has it's resonant peak higher so it cuts very well. So, for me, it goes...

1st - the Custom
2nd - the JB
3rd - the Screamin' Demon
4th - the Distortion
5th - the Custom 5

When I buy my fifth guitar...( :jester: that was a good one)...I'll complete the list. As for neck...not sure yet.

 

[joelap]

Re: have to ask? JB and custom fans/users?

That new Mustaine pickup... I can't wait to see/hear it. Only problem is it is only going to be offered on the Mustaine guitars for a while. I cant IMAGINE how much they are gunna go for on ebay though! The only way to get one being through the guitars, I bet some people will buy those guitars just for the pickup, then put a new pickup in the guitar and sell the guitar!

God I can't wait to see/hear that pickup... anyone know the "release date"?

 

[SABOTAGE]

Re: have to ask? JB and custom fans/users?

put me in line for a fistful right after zerb !

please include me
:dance:

 

[SABOTAGE]

Re: have to ask? JB and custom fans/users?

I love this two pickups very much, as they already are, but after long searches, the Custom is the best sounding pickup I've ever heard. When I heard it for the first time I was looking for my jaws on the floor. :eek2: The thing I really like on JB is the high-mid spike (others hate it, though). The Custom on the other hand, has it's resonant peak higher so it cuts very well. So, for me, it goes...

1st - the Custom
2nd - the JB
3rd - the Screamin' Demon
4th - the Distortion
5th - the Custom 5

When I buy my fifth guitar...( :jester: that was a good one)...I'll complete the list. As for neck...not sure yet.

I went out and bought the custom after asking here for a JB with more low end girth.
and yes the custom is a very great sounding pup but i found that it did not have the richness and complexity of the JB?
man if i could do a 50/50 of the JB and custom i would find my heaven.
i am now to the point of figuring the seymour was right all along that the JB/Jazz is the consumate two bucker set up :dance:

 

[Metalblaze]

Re: have to ask? JB and custom fans/users?

I went out and bought the custom after asking here for a JB with more low end girth.
and yes the custom is a very great sounding pup but i found that it did not have the richness and complexity of the JB?
man if i could do a 50/50 of the JB and custom i would find my heaven.
i am now to the point of figuring the seymour was right all along that the JB/Jazz is the consumate two bucker set up :dance:

A JB/Custom hybrid maybe? It could be interesting, with a risk of course.
The JB is killer, though! :fing2:

 

[fenderiarhs]

Re: have to ask? JB and custom fans/users?

Is it just me or do a lot of people search for a JB with more low end chunk? I am definately one of those people, I love the JB pickup but compare it to any other pickup, it does lack a little in the low end section. I always find myself boosting the bass and cutting (not scooping) the mids on any amp to get the tone I like best.

Maybe Seymour Duncan should create a new pickup that would be the perfect middle ground between the JB and the Custom: A pickup with the musicality and singing characteristics of the JB & the fat low end and agressiveness of the Custom?

I'm positive it will become an instant succes...

That's exactly what i was thinking of the JB. I like it very much but still it is my number 2 pickup: the reason is a certain lack of low mids/bass(and i play it trough a boogie which is bass heavy...).......if they could do that then i would immediately buy it......

 

[Guitarist]

Re: have to ask? JB and custom fans/users?

My two favorite bridge pups right now as well. Combined could set a new standard that the JB has already achieved!

 

[Dodger]

Re: have to ask? JB and custom fans/users?

I know of a pickup that can could possibly answere your prays for a jb with more lowend to it, but it aint a seymour duncan. The Dimarzio breed could be wat ur after, Some people say it remind them of a jb but of course its quite huge in the low end and mids if u check out www.dimarzio.com . I hope this helps.

 

[JB_From_Hell]

Re: have to ask? JB and custom fans/users?

Is it just me or do a lot of people search for a JB with more low end chunk? I am definately one of those people, I love the JB pickup but compare it to any other pickup, it does lack a little in the low end section. I always find myself boosting the bass and cutting (not scooping) the mids on any amp to get the tone I like best.

Maybe Seymour Duncan should create a new pickup that would be the perfect middle ground between the JB and the Custom: A pickup with the musicality and singing characteristics of the JB & the fat low end and agressiveness of the Custom?

I'm positive it will become an instant succes...

Everyone who is drooling at this idea needs to get a JB, remove the A5 mag, obtain the magnets from an Invader, and put them in the JB. It's freakin awesome. Still keeps the basic JB tone, but kinda lights a fire under its ass :saeek: