Pick-ups for jaguar HH
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JB_From_Hell
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Re: Pick-ups for jaguar HH
It’s pretty tough to get the same volume in Humbucker and split mode without a preamp.
It’s pretty tough to get the same volume in Humbucker and split mode without a preamp.
beaubrummels
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Re: Pick-ups for jaguar HH
You’ll need mismatched coil humbuckers like the 59/Custom and split to the stronger coil.
You’ll need mismatched coil humbuckers like the 59/Custom and split to the stronger coil.
Dave Locher
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My Super Distortion is the same volume split. Brighter and cleaner but not really quieter. Which actually disappointed me - I was hoping for a volume drop in split mode!
My Super Distortion is the same volume split. Brighter and cleaner but not really quieter. Which actually disappointed me - I was hoping for a volume drop in split mode!
Chistopher
malapterurus electricus tonewood instigator
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A partial split could also help with the volume drop.
A partial split could also help with the volume drop.
Re: Pick-ups for jaguar HH
Except for actives, there isn't any pickup that truly has even volume between a full split and 2 coils in series. Though some, the EQ and preamp compression may make it close enough to not matter.
Still, a mismatched coil pickup like a 59/Custom or P-Rails is going to come closer, on the hot coil [Custom coil in '59/C, P-90 in P-Rail].
P-Rails tend to be polarizing, some people love the variety of sounds, and don't mind the radical volume changes from mode to mode -- especially series vs rail single mode. Others can't get the volume changes to work with how they want to use them, and are happier with all humbucker or all single coil guitars. If you like P-90s, and ridiculously fat but still with complex harmonics pickups (somewhat like a Tone Zone), with a bright airy sort of PAFish parallel mode, and don't mind complex switching arrangements (either a pair of Triple Shot pickup rings, or a bunch of push/pull knobs), they are very hard to beat for versatility, and have a number of great sounds... If they are the sounds you are looking for.
'59/Custom is very close to what you asked for. Bright and airy but complex series tone, with a strong single coil sound. Pair it with a Sentient in the neck, probably.
Except for actives, there isn't any pickup that truly has even volume between a full split and 2 coils in series. Though some, the EQ and preamp compression may make it close enough to not matter.
Still, a mismatched coil pickup like a 59/Custom or P-Rails is going to come closer, on the hot coil [Custom coil in '59/C, P-90 in P-Rail].
P-Rails tend to be polarizing, some people love the variety of sounds, and don't mind the radical volume changes from mode to mode -- especially series vs rail single mode. Others can't get the volume changes to work with how they want to use them, and are happier with all humbucker or all single coil guitars. If you like P-90s, and ridiculously fat but still with complex harmonics pickups (somewhat like a Tone Zone), with a bright airy sort of PAFish parallel mode, and don't mind complex switching arrangements (either a pair of Triple Shot pickup rings, or a bunch of push/pull knobs), they are very hard to beat for versatility, and have a number of great sounds... If they are the sounds you are looking for.
'59/Custom is very close to what you asked for. Bright and airy but complex series tone, with a strong single coil sound. Pair it with a Sentient in the neck, probably.
ItsaBass
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Re: Pick-ups for jaguar HH
Are you looking for something in the classic vintage Gibson humbucker vein? Something '70's aftermarket sounding? Something more modern?
There are lots of choices that can come close to meeting those criteria, but we would need to know how much general output you are looking for in order to suggest them.
Are you looking for something in the classic vintage Gibson humbucker vein? Something '70's aftermarket sounding? Something more modern?
There are lots of choices that can come close to meeting those criteria, but we would need to know how much general output you are looking for in order to suggest them.
Dave Locher
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Re: Pick-ups for jaguar HH
DIMARZIO SUPER DISTORTION PUTS OUT SAME VOLUME SPLIT! Sorry, didn't mean to yell but felt totally overlooked. [See post 4, above].
The single coil actually gets louder when split (tap testing), and the net result is brighter, thinner, but the same overall volume as both coils.
Now, whether or not the SD has more bite/brightness than whatever the HH Jag comes with I have no idea...but I can say some pickups DO give the same volume split. A partial split is a good suggestion as well.
I am guessing a '59/Custom hybrid for this application. With the Jaguar's short scale articulation will be important and something like the Super D will probably turn to mush.
DIMARZIO SUPER DISTORTION PUTS OUT SAME VOLUME SPLIT! Sorry, didn't mean to yell but felt totally overlooked. [See post 4, above].
The single coil actually gets louder when split (tap testing), and the net result is brighter, thinner, but the same overall volume as both coils.
Now, whether or not the SD has more bite/brightness than whatever the HH Jag comes with I have no idea...but I can say some pickups DO give the same volume split. A partial split is a good suggestion as well.
I am guessing a '59/Custom hybrid for this application. With the Jaguar's short scale articulation will be important and something like the Super D will probably turn to mush.
Re: Pick-ups for jaguar HH
Thanks for the input so far.
I’m looking for a generally grungy kind of tone. Think of bands like the pixies, smashing pumpkins, incubus, ..
Also, it’s not really a split as the jaguar allows you to blend between humbucker and single coil so..
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Thanks for the input so far.
I’m looking for a generally grungy kind of tone. Think of bands like the pixies, smashing pumpkins, incubus, ..
Also, it’s not really a split as the jaguar allows you to blend between humbucker and single coil so..
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Most of those bands get more of their tone from fuzz & OD into amp than the guitar.
Big Muff Pi into low gain OD/boost (or boost->fuzz->OD for a more Gilmourish config) can do a ridiculous range of smooth to overamped tones for a range of Smashing Pumpkins songs.
But Incubus is often more about the amp: Dual Recto, Vox AC/30, modded Plexi and/or JCM800.
The Jaguar HH typically has Enforcer pickups, which are a lot like an Invader. Probably too hot and thick for what you want.
Assuming you have the right dirt/amp for the job, '59/Custom and Sentient ought to be better. Still good for high gain, but brighter and more flexible.
Most of those bands get more of their tone from fuzz & OD into amp than the guitar.
Big Muff Pi into low gain OD/boost (or boost->fuzz->OD for a more Gilmourish config) can do a ridiculous range of smooth to overamped tones for a range of Smashing Pumpkins songs.
But Incubus is often more about the amp: Dual Recto, Vox AC/30, modded Plexi and/or JCM800.
The Jaguar HH typically has Enforcer pickups, which are a lot like an Invader. Probably too hot and thick for what you want.
Assuming you have the right dirt/amp for the job, '59/Custom and Sentient ought to be better. Still good for high gain, but brighter and more flexible.
Re: Pick-ups for jaguar HH
The description is a perfect case where an active set is probably going to work best. The volume thing is the big issue. I haven't heard a single case where a split humbucker was the same exact volume as it on full. You might be able to get there with a Pickup Booster pedal, though.
The description is a perfect case where an active set is probably going to work best. The volume thing is the big issue. I haven't heard a single case where a split humbucker was the same exact volume as it on full. You might be able to get there with a Pickup Booster pedal, though.