Hot Rails opinion..

[Dave_Mcpherson]

In comparison to the JB or the '59, what does the Hot Rails sound like?? More output? More or less clarity? e.t.c..

 

[metlking]

Re: Hot Rails opinion..

I have one strat with a Hotrails Bridge, I have five strats with JB's in the bridge. To my ears they sound similar in tone and output...........I would be happy with either.

 

[Rowan]

Re: Hot Rails opinion..

I had a hotrails in the neck of my strat. For rhythm its too mushy, too much low end. For solo tones it was unbelievable.

 

[Amateur]

Re: Hot Rails opinion..

The hotrail is more like an in your face type of pick up. Hot and heavy. Lots of mids. Good for Rock solo. The JB is a little bit subtle and has more highs. I mostly use it for classic rock, blues, country and jazz. They both sound good when splitted.

 

[ErikH]

Re: Hot Rails opinion..

I've got a Strat with a Hot Rails in the neck. It's my first experience with a Hot Rails. So far I like it. It's great for rock and metal leads, not so good for rhythm work unless it's clean. It matches up really with the C5 in the bridge.