Jazz or sh-1' 59

[lowery7]

I have a ibanez sz520 and going with the SH-5 custom in the bridge. But can't choose for the neck. I want to have the vintage tone for stuff like hendrix and Zeppelin but still be able to play metal and sound right. Thanks for any input.

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: Jazz or sh-1' 59

Hendrix disn't use humbuckers unless you're talking about his occasional use of a Flying V. And most of Page's classic tones were done with a Tele...not a Les Paul with humbuckers. Regardless, I think you'd like the slightly brighter, slightly clearer tone of the Jazz Neck humbucker, based on the tone descriptions you seem to be after. Lew

 

[Chamorro]

Re: Jazz or sh-1' 59

I have to say that I'm happy w/ the '59N in my Ibanez S470. It cleans up real nice, sounds good when split, has pretty good bass, and it has a pretty fat lead tone. I haven't tried the Jazz, but like I said, I'm happy w/ the '59.

 

[jonnymangia]

Re: Jazz or sh-1' 59

And most of Page's classic tones were done with a Tele...not a Les Paul with humbuckers.

Lew, didn't Page only use the Tele on Led Zeppelin I ?

As for the '59 neck, I'm thinking about adding one as well. I just put a '59 in the bridge position of my SG and I'm pretty happy with it. I also plugged a Pearly Gates in the neck, but I'm thinking of maybe swapping it for a '59. What do you think sounds better for an SG? I use my neck pup alot, especially for clean, bluesy leads.

 

[Xeromus]

Re: Jazz or sh-1' 59

Both would work well, the Jazz will be clearer and more articulate, but the '59 has that vintage mojo.

 

[sonnyblu]

Re: Jazz or sh-1' 59

Please don't forget about the Pearly Gates... I have found it to be more pleasing in the neck to me than either the Jazz or the 59' IMHO