JB in Wolfgang a good choice?

[d-bone]

Hi duncan dudes.

I have a black wolfgang standard tremolo model. I love the JBjr in my strat so I'm thinking of replacing the bridge pup in my wolfgang for a JB.
(The wolf's pup's are a little hard and cold)
I'm using a Marshall 30 anniversary 6100 LE head, a great amp!

So who had tride a JB in a Wolfgang and how did it turn out?

 

[rspst14]

Re: JB in Wolfgang a good choice?

It may be a little on the bright side. I've found that the Wolfgang sounds best with warmer sounding pickups. I've tried lots of different pickups in my Wolfgang, but not the JB. But based on the characteristics of that pickup and the construction of the guitar, I'd say it would be fairly bright.

Ryan

 

[Farkus]

Re: JB in Wolfgang a good choice?

It may be a little on the bright side. I've found that the Wolfgang sounds best with warmer sounding pickups. I've tried lots of different pickups in my Wolfgang, but not the JB. But based on the characteristics of that pickup and the construction of the guitar, I'd say it would be fairly bright.

Ryan

Ryan, are you using the Blues Trembucker? Am I remembering right here?

I love the JB, but I don't know about it in that axe. Might rule, though.

 

[Seraphial]

Re: JB in Wolfgang a good choice?

I tried my mate's JB in my stoptail when I first started changing out pickups - my impression was that it was still too bright for my tastes. And this is after hearing the Wolfy bridge pickup. My personal fav was the CC in the bridge and Alnico II in the neck.

 

[Farkus]

Re: JB in Wolfgang a good choice?

I tried my mate's JB in my stoptail when I first started changing out pickups - my impression was that it was still too bright for my tastes. And this is after hearing the Wolfy bridge pickup. My personal fav was the CC in the bridge and Alnico II in the neck.

Ok, now I'm thinking about trying out the CC. I've heard that it's great in strats as well as in the Wolfgang. I'm always looking for new tones, and this sounds pretty cool. I've just been a bit gunshy about trying the PAF style pups esp after my first run in with the PG+, which I didn't care for at all. But something a little more 'modern' like the CC might just be the ticket!

But, I'm wondering if I can say that I've really experimented until I've tried the '59, Seths, or Antiquity pups. Maybe the Wolfy would sound more 'complex' with this style of pup? Hmm...now I'm starting to GAS and I'll probably buy 10 pickups this weekend and try 'em all. :wink:

You guys and your questions!!!! :laugh2:

Farkus

 

[RG 2570]

Re: JB in Wolfgang a good choice?

Hi duncan dudes.

I have a black wolfgang standard tremolo model. I'm thinking of replacing the bridge pup in my wolfgang for a JB.
(The wolf's pup's are a little hard and cold)

yesterday i may have agreed with you?(long story!) but today i find the wolfgangs to be very good pups and not at all hard or cold?

 

[Seraphial]

Re: JB in Wolfgang a good choice?

yesterday i may have agreed with you?(long story!) but today i find the wolfgangs to be very good pups and not at all hard or cold?

I agree. I ended up keeping my Wolfy stock because for certain applications it freakin rocks! Specially through a 5150 or high gain amp. Has a tone that very few guitars can emulate.

D-bone, I've been through about 10 different pickup changes trying to find the right combo. My bandmates been through about the same as well. What I did do is search through the archives & sound clips to find the perfect combo for my type of music and for whichever axe I was modding. SOOOOO many people raved about the C5 in a LP type guitar that I took a chance - and now I'm one of those people raving! A lot of people love the 59 for versatility, but I came to the conclusion that if I wanted to get the ultimate in PAF sound, I'd try an ANtiquity or Seth. Went with the former. My CC is still lying around somewhere and I'm gonna slot it in my strat because I've heard a lot of good comments about that HB in a bolt on.

My advice is pick the sound you want and then consider your gear.

 

[d-bone]

Re: JB in Wolfgang a good choice?

Thanks dudes, the wolf's pup's may be perfect for 5150 but not for marshalls.
It would be great to get some more opinions from someone who's tried a JB in a wolfgang.

 

[RG 2570]

Re: JB in Wolfgang a good choice?

Thanks dudes, the wolf's pup's may be perfect for 5150 but not for marshalls.
It would be great to get some more opinions from someone who's tried a JB in a wolfgang.

just the old vintage marshalls,i heard one guys clip and it was :eek2:

I know for a fact that the wolfgang as a whole including the pups were designed with the 5150 amp as the main amp so naturally it will sound at home through one

 

[d-bone]

Re: JB in Wolfgang a good choice?

Ok. The Wolfgang bridge pup does not sound bad but it sounds harder and colder to me compared to gutiars with JB's.
I have two EVH Musicman as well and those dimarzios are to loose (with marshall, sounds perfect in a 5150, I've tried that combo) for my taste again compared to guitars with JB's. I've had other guitars with dimarzios but could not stand em' so dimarzios are out of the question for me.
I'm just used to the way the JB behaves and responds to me and my amp.

I'll guess I have to get me a JB for my wolfgang to find out myself.
(The Musicmans will remain untouched)

 

[RG 2570]

Re: JB in Wolfgang a good choice?

Ok. The Wolfgang bridge pup does not sound bad but it sounds harder and colder to me compared to gutiars with JB's.
I have two EVH Musicman as well and those dimarzios are to loose (with marshall, sounds perfect in a 5150, I've tried that combo) for my taste again compared to guitars with JB's. I've had other guitars with dimarzios but could not stand em' so dimarzios are out of the question for me.
I'm just used to the way the JB behaves and responds to me and my amp.

I'll guess I have to get me a JB for my wolfgang to find out myself.
(The Musicmans will remain untouched)

the only problem if there is ANY with putting a JB in a wolf would be you may find the JB to be too bright in a already bright guitar?
that is easy to resolve though just use a 250K pot in pllace of the 500K

 

[Farkus]

Re: JB in Wolfgang a good choice?

the only problem if there is ANY with putting a JB in a wolf would be you may find the JB to be too bright in a already bright guitar?
that is easy to resolve though just use a 250K pot in pllace of the 500K

I always use a 250K with the JB. Just sounds better...!

 

[RG 2570]

Re: JB in Wolfgang a good choice?

I compared the peavey wolf bridge pup to the duncan JB yesterday in my guitar
and i found the JB to sound harder/harsher?
the JB had a lot of treble moreso than the wolfgang pup?

 

[d-bone]

Re: JB in Wolfgang a good choice?

I compared the peavey wolf bridge pup to the duncan JB yesterday in my guitar
and i found the JB to sound harder/harsher?
the JB had a lot of treble moreso than the wolfgang pup?

Thanks
Was it a wolfgang guitar?

 

[RG 2570]

Re: JB in Wolfgang a good choice?

Thanks
Was it a wolfgang guitar?

no it was in a RG which is not as bright sounding as a wolfgang :saeek:
see that another thing maybe that is why i like the wolfgang pups i am using them in a RG not a wolfgnag :laugh2:

 

[d-bone]

Re: JB in Wolfgang a good choice?

YES! JB in the bridge position are a big improvement!!

I borrowed a JB from my Kramer Pacer Custom II and put it in my wolfgang.
I must say it made a big improvement, The stock pup sounded nasal and hard, almost sounded like you are playing through a fixed position wha-wha and I hate that kind of sound.

I'm just used to how the JB sounds and responds to me, my playing and my amp. And thats what I've got in the wolfie now!
The JB is hotter and drives my Marshall 6100 very well, it's tighter, it's got richer harmonics, it sounds wet and thats what I like so much about the JB.
Lots of tight lows , absolut perfect highs, just a little to strong mids but I lowerd the mids on my amp and ended up with a great soud, I played "Ain't talkin bout love" and I smiled instantly!. Much better string balance than the stock pup's

Then I switched to solo and here is where the JB stands out from the rest!
It shines and glows and screams and sings, and again very good balance!

This pup was an old JB with long legs so it was a hard job to make it fit
I must get me a reversed zebra so it looks perfect as well - thats half the sound, right dudes?


(The wolfgang guitar is mid strong so a JB with a little less mid would be the perfect pup for the wolfgang guitar.)

 

[RG 2570]

Re: JB in Wolfgang a good choice?

YES! JB in the bridge position are a big improvement!!

I borrowed a JB from my Kramer Pacer Custom II and put it in my wolfgang.
I must say it made a big improvement, The stock pup sounded nasal and hard, almost sounded like you are playing through a fixed position wha-wha and I hate that kind of sound.

I'm just used to how the JB sounds and responds to me, my playing and my amp. And thats what I've got in the wolfie now!
The JB is hotter and drives my Marshall 6100 very well, it's tighter, it's got richer harmonics, it sounds wet and thats what I like so much about the JB.
Lots of tight lows , absolut perfect highs, just a little to strong mids but I lowerd the mids on my amp and ended up with a great soud, I played "Ain't talkin bout love" and I smiled instantly!. Much better string balance than the stock pup's

Then I switched to solo and here is where the JB stands out from the rest!
It shines and glows and screams and sings, and again very good balance!

This pup was an old JB with long legs so it was a hard job to make it fit
I must get me a reversed zebra so it looks perfect as well - thats half the sound, right dudes?


(The wolfgang guitar is mid strong so a JB with a little less mid would be the perfect pup for the wolfgang guitar.)

it is said here on this forum that the C5 is a JB with less mids?

 

[d-bone]

Re: JB in Wolfgang a good choice?

it is said here on this forum that the C5 is a JB with less mids?

I have no experience with C5 and I have JB's in my main guitars so I don't need to adjust the eq on my amp when I switch guitars in a live situaton so for now I'll take no chances.
I'm happy with the way JB performs and I've just ordered a new JB SH-4 reversed zebra for permanent assembly.

 

[d-bone]

Re: JB in Wolfgang a good choice?

I'm very happy with the JB in my wolfgang! I rehearsed with my band today and the the guitarsound was just unbelievable! It's got that duncan quality sound all over it.


If you think that the original wolfgang pup's sounds nasal and hard as I did, get a JB!
(-Oh by the way, get the standard SH-4, the TB-4 will not fit.)

Now next dilemma.....find a good neck pup -but that's another story

 

[AmpliFIRE]

Re: JB in Wolfgang a good choice?

I installed a Rio Grande BBQ (after heavy mods) in my Axis and couldn't be happier. It's a fairly dark sounding pup and really balances out the brightness of the guitar.