Replacing a JB

[MisterE]

As of lately, a certain frequency has been annoying me.
I tried different amp settings, IR's.... to no avail.
So I'm thinking about swapping my JB for something else.
I like the bite; bottom and attack but it's a certain quack that disturbs me. Especially when playing the higher strings (B and E)
So....I'm looking at these:
SD TB-11 Custom Custom
SD TB-16 59/Custom Hybrid
SD Jason Becker Perpetual Burn

I'm currently not looking at anything else like Bare Knuckles since I find these way too expensive here in Europe since the idiot Brits chose to leave the European union.

 

[Budda]

Whats easy to find on the used market near you? I suggest starting there.

 

[Rock Chalk]

Try an EVH Wolfgang......you won't be sorry.

 

[MisterE]

Whats easy to find on the used market near you? I suggest starting there.

The tree pups I mentioned.
I'm also looking at those that are close to the JB but perhaps not as trebly...

 

[deathbyguitar]

As of lately, a certain frequency has been annoying me.
I tried different amp settings, IR's.... to no avail.
So I'm thinking about swapping my JB for something else.
I like the bite; bottom and attack but it's a certain quack that disturbs me. Especially when playing the higher strings (B and E)
So....I'm looking at these:
SD TB-11 Custom Custom
SD TB-16 59/Custom Hybrid
SD Jason Becker Perpetual Burn

I'm currently not looking at anything else like Bare Knuckles since I find these way too expensive here in Europe since the idiot Brits chose to leave the European union.

What about just swapping magnets? Putting a ceramic 8 magnet in a JB was my go-to for many years. Basically turns it into a Duncan Distortion but less extreme sounding, not to mention tighter lows and more authoritative mids. Would be the cheapest and quickest option to start with.

 

[Henry]

I have the Custom/Hybrid in my MIM Fender Stratocaster, it's a pretty good pickup for 80's style metal.

Two other good bridge SDs I had are the Pegasos and Full Shred.

 

[Vhalen50]

custom custom is great. But i personally love the saturday night special myself.

 

[MisterE]

But i personally love the saturday night special myself

I've got '59s and '78s in my other geetars for lower gain humbuckers.
I'm looking for something like the JB but without the annoying frequency

 

[MisterE]

What about just swapping magnets

I won't go down that rabbit hole
I'd like to keep things simple and stick with what's readily available.

 

[Vhalen50]

I've got '59s and '78s in my other geetars for lower gain humbuckers.
I'm looking for something like the JB but without the annoying frequency

Ive heard the pegasus is the "JB without all the crap"

 

[Tonedeaf]

I have guitars with Wolfgangs and Custom Customs. I prefer the Wolfgangs for high gain, but the Custom Customs are more jack of all trades.

 

[Randalljax]

The tree pups I mentioned.
I'm also looking at those that are close to the JB but perhaps not as trebly...

The Ratt Duncan RTM that’s like a warmer Alnico 2 JB I think

 

[GuitarJedi]

I put the 59 custom Hybrid in a PRS replacing a JB, and love it..for me the JB compressed to much….can’t remember how/if was bothered with High E/B frequencies….

 

[MisterE]

I think I'll start there as it's readily available at Thomann's

 

[madrigal77]

Fishman Fluence Classic or Open Core Classic.

 

[MisterE]

Fishman Fluence Classic or Open Core Classic.

I don't wanna mess with batteries, thanks

 

[Ocnor]

The Duncan SH-PG1b would be a good choice as well.

 

[jetdriver1775]

I replaced JBs in 3 of my Les Pauls with the Custom Custom. I really like the change, less nasal and fuller sounding. Sweeter highs with an Alnico II as well, imo.

 

[Joshua_L]

I played JB for 20 years and like you I had enough of some frequencies.

I tried the Dimarzio AT1 and it was too bassy and dark for my guitar.

I then swapped for a Dimarzio Paf36 and it’s just perfect. Best choice possible for me.

sure it has less gain, by the tone is really punchy and a lot of clarity. And I can now use the bridge pickup for some cleans.

I think nowadays with modelers you don’t have to worry about the output of a pickup. Only the tone character matters. For gain there’s « input gain ».

 

[Joe Bfstplk]

I recently got a PlanetTone Clearvoyant with A5 magnet and a custom 14k wind from their Sanctorum model in my Kramer. No honk or nasality. You might like it, and the price is reasonable....