UnderTheFlame83
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How similar are they? And which one is your favorite and why?
JB vs Super Distortion
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Masta' C
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Re: JB vs Super Distortion
Oh boy, here we go...LOL
1) Not very similar, but can cover similar ground in terms of rock, metal, etc. Their voicings are very different, but both are hot, dynamic pickups with good harmonic qualities.
2) I think the results of this previous poll sum up what you can expect to find in terms of players' preferences: LINK
Oh boy, here we go...LOL
1) Not very similar, but can cover similar ground in terms of rock, metal, etc. Their voicings are very different, but both are hot, dynamic pickups with good harmonic qualities.
2) I think the results of this previous poll sum up what you can expect to find in terms of players' preferences: LINK
gsammo79
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Re: JB vs Super Distortion
Super Distortion is my pick. The JB was my first after market pickup. It's not for me. Mids were more than I care for and the low end is loud, yet loose. I bought the JB after it was recommended by a local guitartech to replace a 500t. I'll never buy another JB
The SD didn't come across as a *lead only* pickup like the JB. More balanced and pleasing eq voicing
Super Distortion is my pick. The JB was my first after market pickup. It's not for me. Mids were more than I care for and the low end is loud, yet loose. I bought the JB after it was recommended by a local guitartech to replace a 500t. I'll never buy another JB
The SD didn't come across as a *lead only* pickup like the JB. More balanced and pleasing eq voicing
GuitarStv
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Re: JB vs Super Distortion
The JB sounds a lot like a Tone Zone.
https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?216519-Tone-Zone-and-JB-compared
The JB sounds a lot like a Tone Zone.
https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?216519-Tone-Zone-and-JB-compared
Masta' C
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Re: JB vs Super Distortion
No it doesn't. The JB and Tone Zone are distant cousins at best...both may come from the same family tree, being hotter Alnico V pickups, but those two are far enough apart in tone that they can legally get married in most states
No it doesn't. The JB and Tone Zone are distant cousins at best...both may come from the same family tree, being hotter Alnico V pickups, but those two are far enough apart in tone that they can legally get married in most states
ErikH
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Re: JB vs Super Distortion
Neither is like the other. Totally different beasts, other than being high output. The Super Distortion, IME / IMO, is much more versatile, has a fuller sound and sounds better split or parallel. That's me though. I don't even have to hesitate here. I've tried to like the JB a number of times and I just can't use it long term. The Super Distortion never gets old for me.
+1 in the JB and Tone Zone NOT being similar at all. The Tone Zone has unbalanced coils too. The JB's are symmetrical. Two completely different pickups / winds, construction. And between those two, the Tone Zone wins in my book.
Neither is like the other. Totally different beasts, other than being high output. The Super Distortion, IME / IMO, is much more versatile, has a fuller sound and sounds better split or parallel. That's me though. I don't even have to hesitate here. I've tried to like the JB a number of times and I just can't use it long term. The Super Distortion never gets old for me.
+1 in the JB and Tone Zone NOT being similar at all. The Tone Zone has unbalanced coils too. The JB's are symmetrical. Two completely different pickups / winds, construction. And between those two, the Tone Zone wins in my book.
UnderTheFlame83
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Re: JB vs Super Distortion
Nice guitar, Clint!
Nice guitar, Clint!
Dave Locher
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Re: JB vs Super Distortion
The JB is a good pickup, it's just never been my favorite. Duncan has other offerings that fit my tastes better. I do now have a Super D for one of my strats, and I'm excited to get it wired up and going. Broadly, I'd say the Super Distortion is my favorite of the two, but you know how it goes... every guitar (and player) is different.
The JB is a good pickup, it's just never been my favorite. Duncan has other offerings that fit my tastes better. I do now have a Super D for one of my strats, and I'm excited to get it wired up and going. Broadly, I'd say the Super Distortion is my favorite of the two, but you know how it goes... every guitar (and player) is different.
Empty Pockets
BadHairDayologist
Re: JB vs Super Distortion
I've had a CustomCustom, Super Distortion, JB and Hot Rails in my Strat over the years.
The CC felt perfect for 70s rock and blues. The Super D could do 70s and 80s tones. JB is very 80s / 90s, and the Hot Rails sounds like it was designed for grunge and metal.
I'm using the JB now because that Strat is basically my 80s / 90s punk guitar now, but if I wanted a more versatile or flexible Strat I'd probably go back to the Super Distortion.
I've had a CustomCustom, Super Distortion, JB and Hot Rails in my Strat over the years.
The CC felt perfect for 70s rock and blues. The Super D could do 70s and 80s tones. JB is very 80s / 90s, and the Hot Rails sounds like it was designed for grunge and metal.
I'm using the JB now because that Strat is basically my 80s / 90s punk guitar now, but if I wanted a more versatile or flexible Strat I'd probably go back to the Super Distortion.
