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Hey everyone,
I've been using a regular JB in my strat for years and as of late am doing a whole pickup research thing, replacing various pickups in other guitars, etc. I noticed that the pole pieces don't line up on the bottom strings and wanted to know if anyone (by actual experience) has gone from the regular version of their particular pickup to a trembucker version and noticed a better low end response/sustain? Or, if it's not a big deal. Thanks!

welcome to the forum davey!!

i use trembuckers on a few guitars and depending on how bad the spacing is off i sometimes notice a slight volume drop on those strings that are pretty far off the pole piece. sometimes just raising the pole piece is enough to bring good balance back. if not, then use a trembucker.

as far as sustain i think the difference is very slight, but if one string doesnt ring as loud as the others it wont be heard as long. i dont think there is an audible difference in low end responce

I'm pretty sure you low end responce and sustain would be better, but it really depends on how good your ears are. You may not be able to tell the difference, so you could just stay with your standard spacing. How about trying some string bends so the string lines up with the poles? If you notice a change a dramatic enough that you would consider worthy of changing the pickup go ahead and do it.

there would definately be a difference..although a very slight one. since the pole pieces arent exactly aligned, the volume will seem lower..but personally, i dont notice stuff like that. if you wanna try out a trem spaced jb, see if you can trade someone for it. you can always change it back!

Thanks for the replies. My guess is that the dif won't be big enough to warrant the hassle. I was more curious if someone had specifically changed from the regular to a trembucker type and thought it was worthwhile. Peace.


Originally Posted by davey boyThanks for the replies. My guess is that the dif won't be big enough to warrant the hassle. I was more curious if someone had specifically changed from the regular to a trembucker type and thought it was worthwhile. Peace.

Hey Davey - I have an adjustable bridge on my SG (so I can simulate a strat spacing), and JB which'll be going back in there soon, I'll do a couple clips for you - with strings over the poles amp; then strings Strat-spaced (2 1/8 inch), just PM me to remind me - I won't be home til Friday.