Jackson USA Soloist...JB/'59 or Dime/'59?¿?

[WaR HeaD]

Jackson USA Soloist...JB/'59 or Dime/'59?¿?

what do you think guys? the jb and dimebucker seems very similar in their eq...but i prefer ceramics, and the dime is hotter, doesn´t it?

i have already one dime on my sz (mahogany body, rosewood fingerboard) paired with a '59, and i love the tone...

so will this set fit better for metal than the "original" one?

..btw i´ll play that axe thru a dual recto, if that helps

thanks a lot

 

[Kac]

Re: Jackson USA Soloist...JB/'59 or Dime/'59?¿?

Re: Jackson USA Soloist...JB/'59 or Dime/'59?¿?

I'm a big JB fan, but I think either way that guitar is gonna shred, I'm looking to buy an Ibanez or Jackson and will definetly be using a JB in mine, but for you, you've got 2 good options...
Good Luck and Rock On :smoker:

 

[Travis]

Re: Jackson USA Soloist...JB/'59 or Dime/'59?¿?

Re: Jackson USA Soloist...JB/'59 or Dime/'59?¿?

If you prefer ceramics, why not go for a Distortion? It has the same construction as the JB except for the magnet. Trust me, they sound amazing in those guitars. I've got one in my Charvel 650xl which is just a Japanese Soloist with a rosewood fretboard instead of ebony. The tone rules.

 

[theodie]

Re: Jackson USA Soloist...JB/'59 or Dime/'59?¿?

Re: Jackson USA Soloist...JB/'59 or Dime/'59?¿?

My vote is for the DD!! Me and the JB dont get along very well.

 

[WaR HeaD]

Re: Jackson USA Soloist...JB/'59 or Dime/'59?¿?

Re: Jackson USA Soloist...JB/'59 or Dime/'59?¿?

mmmmm....i remembered a friend of mine put one DD in his jackson RR3 and his tone is ****ing amazing...
thanks a lot...

anyway...more opinions?

 

[Zerberus]

Re: Jackson USA Soloist...JB/'59 or Dime/'59?¿?

Re: Jackson USA Soloist...JB/'59 or Dime/'59?¿?

Well, the JB/´59 set should be stock on an SL-2H, so that one you´ll already be able to try out.

The Dimebucker will sound hotter, more aggressive, a bit more scooped, and a bit less nasal in the upper mids. A bit tighter bass response, but not necessarily more.

BTW: Maybe you should wait to actually HEAR your guitar before you start deciding on new pickups. You may either:

a) like it the way it is
or
b) Decide that the change you want is a different one.

 

[Davey]

Re: Jackson USA Soloist...JB/'59 or Dime/'59?¿?

Re: Jackson USA Soloist...JB/'59 or Dime/'59?¿?

A bit tighter bass response, but not necessarily more.

tighter than the JB? is that even possible?

i say whatever you go for, it'll rule

 

[Zerberus]

Re: Jackson USA Soloist...JB/'59 or Dime/'59?¿?

Re: Jackson USA Soloist...JB/'59 or Dime/'59?¿?

tighter than the JB? is that even possible?
..

IF by tighter you mean more defined and a bit fatter (like I do): Custom, DD, Dimebucker, Invader

 

[Davey]

Re: Jackson USA Soloist...JB/'59 or Dime/'59?¿?

Re: Jackson USA Soloist...JB/'59 or Dime/'59?¿?

IF by tighter you mean more defined and a bit fatter (like I do): Custom, DD, Dimebucker, Invader

ah, gotcha.. if i'm talkin tight, it's the super focused but not compressed sounding bass response, like a cut with a katana

 

[WaR HeaD]

Re: Jackson USA Soloist...JB/'59 or Dime/'59?¿?

Re: Jackson USA Soloist...JB/'59 or Dime/'59?¿?

Well, the JB/´59 set should be stock on an SL-2H, so that one you´ll already be able to try out.

The Dimebucker will sound hotter, more aggressive, a bit more scooped, and a bit less nasal in the upper mids. A bit tighter bass response, but not necessarily more.

BTW: Maybe you should wait to actually HEAR your guitar before you start deciding on new pickups. You may either:

a) like it the way it is
or
b) Decide that the change you want is a different one.

i´ve actually tried one at the nearest store and was impressed with the neck, construction, etc (but thats not the story...i already knew well of the guitar specs and feel)...i knew also of the jb/59 set on the sl2h, but i think that the jb is more like "the best overall pup"...but not as focused as others for metal (like the dimebucker or duncan distortion are)...btw the guy at the store has told me that he won´t change the price if i want to change the pups, if i´m going to order the axe...