Jazz pickup for jazz
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Benjy_26
25's Nemesis
Re: Jazz pickup for jazz
For a warm, smooth, traditional jazz tone, the Jazz model wouldn't be my first pick. It all depends on what kind of jazz you want to play. For some of the more agressive, fusion style stuff, the Jazz would be OK. For a rounder, more traditional tone, look into an APHn, a Seth, or an Antiquity.
For a warm, smooth, traditional jazz tone, the Jazz model wouldn't be my first pick. It all depends on what kind of jazz you want to play. For some of the more agressive, fusion style stuff, the Jazz would be OK. For a rounder, more traditional tone, look into an APHn, a Seth, or an Antiquity.
JB_From_Hell
Jomo's Nimions
Re: Jazz pickup for jazz
The Jazz model couldn't be a worse pick for jazz, unless you put a serious cap on the tone pot and keep it rolled back all the time. Just about any other Duncan pickup would probably be a better choice.
*waits for guys to come in and say that the Jazz is not misnamed*
The Jazz model couldn't be a worse pick for jazz, unless you put a serious cap on the tone pot and keep it rolled back all the time. Just about any other Duncan pickup would probably be a better choice.
*waits for guys to come in and say that the Jazz is not misnamed*
Re: Jazz pickup for jazz
It doesnt say APH is good for heavy rock...
Jazz is said to be good for heavy rock too...
I need the pickup to be jazzy but i dont want it to be weak.(im gonna split it too)
Is APH suitable for heavy rock???
And as far as i know, APH is dark and JB is bright.Would this be a problem?
Please help me make up my mind...
It doesnt say APH is good for heavy rock...
Jazz is said to be good for heavy rock too...
I need the pickup to be jazzy but i dont want it to be weak.(im gonna split it too)
Is APH suitable for heavy rock???
And as far as i know, APH is dark and JB is bright.Would this be a problem?
Please help me make up my mind...
Re: Jazz pickup for jazz
Wouldn't SETH LOVERS go well for Jazz?
The Jazz model is mroe articulate, sweet, and balanced, with nice bass response. It's almost like a funkier, twangier, and richer '59 model. The 59 model is more old school, stripped down (kinda dry), with some vintage sparkle to it.
The APH1 is very spony and sweet, articulate, but fat. It has that spongy Alnico 2 magnet kinda feel and sparkle and tons of harmonics. It's not as sparkly as an Alnico 5 magnet, so it is a TASTE thing. Slash and the Appetite tone, esp Sweet Child O Mine is the best advert for this pickup - that famous intro. Does this relate to clean tones and jazz? No, but it shows you how sweet and clear, yet gainy the pickup can be, and that tell you something.
I use APH1s in 2 guitars.
For a fat and interesting modern sound that does jazz, fusion, and rock, and is really fat I would consider the Dimarzio Air Norton/Air Zone combo - but that's a sweet smooth, high powered set.
Wouldn't SETH LOVERS go well for Jazz?
The Jazz model is mroe articulate, sweet, and balanced, with nice bass response. It's almost like a funkier, twangier, and richer '59 model. The 59 model is more old school, stripped down (kinda dry), with some vintage sparkle to it.
The APH1 is very spony and sweet, articulate, but fat. It has that spongy Alnico 2 magnet kinda feel and sparkle and tons of harmonics. It's not as sparkly as an Alnico 5 magnet, so it is a TASTE thing. Slash and the Appetite tone, esp Sweet Child O Mine is the best advert for this pickup - that famous intro. Does this relate to clean tones and jazz? No, but it shows you how sweet and clear, yet gainy the pickup can be, and that tell you something.
I use APH1s in 2 guitars.
For a fat and interesting modern sound that does jazz, fusion, and rock, and is really fat I would consider the Dimarzio Air Norton/Air Zone combo - but that's a sweet smooth, high powered set.
