Question: 59 neck vs. jazz neck
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What kinda music do you play? And you mean 59, right? 69 sounds kinda funny.
I've had a C5 and 59 combo in my LP Studio for a few years, and it was good. I think the 59 can be a bit bassy though. Recently I replaced the 59n with a Jazz to see how it sounds. I don't like the Jazz less than I like the 59. For medium to high gain leads, I think the 59 sounds more fluid. The Jazz isn't as bassy as the 59, but I feel that it's just not as fluid.
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What kinda music do you play? And you mean 59, right? 69 sounds kinda funny.
I've had a C5 and 59 combo in my LP Studio for a few years, and it was good. I think the 59 can be a bit bassy though. Recently I replaced the 59n with a Jazz to see how it sounds. I don't like the Jazz less than I like the 59. For medium to high gain leads, I think the 59 sounds more fluid. The Jazz isn't as bassy as the 59, but I feel that it's just not as fluid.
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I use the neck pickup for blusy stuff, clean or overdriven. no hi gain.
Re: Question: 69 neck vs. jazz neck
thanks for pointing out the typo!CronoDL said:What kinda music do you play? And you mean 59, right? 69 sounds kinda funny.
I've had a C5 and 59 combo in my LP Studio for a few years, and it was good. I think the 59 can be a bit bassy though. Recently I replaced the 59n with a Jazz to see how it sounds. I don't like the Jazz less than I like the 59. For medium to high gain leads, I think the 59 sounds more fluid. The Jazz isn't as bassy as the 59, but I feel that it's just not as fluid.
I use the neck pickup for blusy stuff, clean or overdriven. no hi gain.
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I have the 59/C5 in my Ibanez JS470 (bolt-on maple neck/Floyd Rose/Basswood body/Rosewood fretboard), and I'm very happy w/ the set. Clear and articulate in all positions, not too sterile, good output without being too hot, and I like the extra bass the 59 gives over the stocker. The 2 HB's match very well tonally too IMO. I haven't tried the Jazz in this guitar, and I don't think I will given how happy I am w/ the 59.
I use the guitar for modern tones, while still being able to pull off some 60's & 70's rock sounds as well.
I have the 59/C5 in my Ibanez JS470 (bolt-on maple neck/Floyd Rose/Basswood body/Rosewood fretboard), and I'm very happy w/ the set. Clear and articulate in all positions, not too sterile, good output without being too hot, and I like the extra bass the 59 gives over the stocker. The 2 HB's match very well tonally too IMO. I haven't tried the Jazz in this guitar, and I don't think I will given how happy I am w/ the 59.
I use the guitar for modern tones, while still being able to pull off some 60's & 70's rock sounds as well.
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Re: Question: 59 neck vs. jazz neck
I hear the Jazz neck as having more genuine highs...more upper harmonics. More sparkle way up on top. And a little more overall clarity and a little less bass. The Jazz is still a powerful and rockin' pickup though...it will overdrive an amp beautifully.
I hear the Jazz neck as having more genuine highs...more upper harmonics. More sparkle way up on top. And a little more overall clarity and a little less bass. The Jazz is still a powerful and rockin' pickup though...it will overdrive an amp beautifully.
rinse_master
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Re: Question: 59 neck vs. jazz neck
Lew is right, I love my Jazz, had a '59 in another LP but I didn't get on with it too great, a bit too bassy for me.
Lew is right, I love my Jazz, had a '59 in another LP but I didn't get on with it too great, a bit too bassy for me.
SemperRhythm
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Re: Question: 59 neck vs. jazz neck
To me, personally, the Jazz and '59 have a similar bass. Where I hear the biggest difference is in the low-mids and top end harmonics like Lew said. The '59 has more low-mid than the Jazz which gives it a more thick and fluid feel. The Jazz has an extra-extended top end that helps impart that clarity. I wouldn't say one is any better than the other, it's more of a personal preference and what fits the guitar / musical style.
Nathan
To me, personally, the Jazz and '59 have a similar bass. Where I hear the biggest difference is in the low-mids and top end harmonics like Lew said. The '59 has more low-mid than the Jazz which gives it a more thick and fluid feel. The Jazz has an extra-extended top end that helps impart that clarity. I wouldn't say one is any better than the other, it's more of a personal preference and what fits the guitar / musical style.
Nathan
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Lewguitar
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That's a perfect description of the difference between the two. :beerchug: Best one so far, IMO!
SemperRhythm said:
That's a perfect description of the difference between the two. :beerchug: Best one so far, IMO!
LesPaulRules
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Re: Question: 59 neck vs. jazz neck
I'll have to agree with Lew as well. The only additional thing I've noticed is that I like the 59n better in a bolt on neck strat type guitar (read brighter guitar). I recently had a 59n in the neck of a Les Paul. It was decent, but like many have said, was a little mushy/bassy. I went back to a Jazz in that guitar and am much happier.
I'll have to agree with Lew as well. The only additional thing I've noticed is that I like the 59n better in a bolt on neck strat type guitar (read brighter guitar). I recently had a 59n in the neck of a Les Paul. It was decent, but like many have said, was a little mushy/bassy. I went back to a Jazz in that guitar and am much happier.
