Looking For Articulate Humbuckers For Blues/Classic Rock

sufferinrewind

sufferinrewind

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I'm looking for articulate humbuckers that'll really bring out the nuances of my playing, and possibly show any flaws in my style so that I can work on that and become better. I'm really just looking for something that's really clean and clear, and will let my playing shine. The way I fret notes, pick attack, and I also want something that responds well to changes in the guitars controls. I want something that'll sing and sustain when I play slow blues, but will also crunch when I play classic rock. I've been considering the FRED and the Jazz. Maybe the Full Shred neck and possibly the JB. Am I going in the right direction? All help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

EDIT: Oh ya, forgot something. The guitar will be an alder body, maple neck, rosewood board guitar. Pretty much a double fat Strat.
 
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Re: Looking For Articulate Humbuckers For Blues/Classic Rock

You just described the Jazz set to a T.
 
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ErikH said:
You just described the Jazz set to a T.
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That was what I was thinking. Something for classic rock, but can also do slow Jeff Beck type stuff with it when I feel like it.
 
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sufferinrewind said:
That was what I was thinking. Something for classic rock, but can also do slow Jeff Beck type stuff with it when I feel like it.
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It can even go beyond that and do some metal type stuff. Just listen to JOLLY's clips.
 
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Hmmm, someone around here is running a Jazz set. Maybe he'll chime in. The Jazz neck is generally the pickup I turn to when I want clarity in a pickup. The Screamin' Demon is also an articulate pickup with a sharp attack, but I'm not sure I'd use it to play the blues in the bridge position.

You really want something that is unforgiving? Seriously, buy a telecaster. Nothing makes you work harder than vintage fret wire, a 7.25" radius, and that ashtray bridge with three barrel saddles. I don't imagine that is an option, though. ;)

edit: ErikH is must faster on the draw than I. I guess it's Jolly running the Jazz set.
 
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ErikH said:
It can even go beyond that and do some metal type stuff. Just listen to JOLLY's clips.
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I know that. Lots of metal players use 'em. Dave Mustaine comes to mind first. I don't really do metal anymore, though.
 
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MikeS said:
Hmmm, someone around here is running a Jazz set. Maybe he'll chime in. The Jazz neck is generally the pickup I turn to when I want clarity in a pickup. The Screamin' Demon is also an articulate pickup with a sharp attack, but I'm not sure I'd use it to play the blues in the bridge position.

You really want something that is unforgiving? Seriously, buy a telecaster. Nothing makes you work harder than vintage fret wire, a 7.25" radius, and that ashtray bridge with three barrel saddles. I don't imagine that is an option, though. ;)

edit: ErikH is must faster on the draw than I. I guess it's Jolly running the Jazz set.
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That could be an option, but I want something hum cancelling. Any Tele stacks that'll do the trick?

I was really considering a Tele, but wasn't sure if a Tele stack would work.
 
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Hehe, the " ;) " suggested I was kidding. Part of me thinks that every guitar player should have a Tele at some point in his life. :)
 
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sufferinrewind said:
I know that. Lots of metal players use 'em. Dave Mustaine comes to mind first. I don't really do metal anymore, though.
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Dave uses/used the Jazz neck. JOLLY uses the neck AND the bridge in a Les Paul and it kills.
 
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MikeS said:
Hehe, the " ;) " suggested I was kidding. Part of me thinks that every guitar player should have a Tele at some point in his life. :)
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I know, but I'm seriously considering it. I just don't want the single coil hum.
 
Re: Looking For Articulate Humbuckers For Blues/Classic Rock

What happened to Jolly's soundclick page? It keeps telling me "404 Not Found" or whatever. Is Soundclick down right now or something?
 
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sufferinrewind said:
Thanks, Erik. The Jazz is incredibly clean sounding. I don't think I've ever heard chords that clearly under high gain before.
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It's impressive. I've been using the Jazz neck myself for years and love it. It's my go to neck pickup every time.
 
Re: Looking For Articulate Humbuckers For Blues/Classic Rock

What kind of pots/caps would you guys recommend with the Jazz?
 
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sounds like an amp issue more than a pickup issue?????? Any vintage style humbucker and a class A amp will give you what you are looking for.
 
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