what pickup should I turn to?? I want to change my JB to other pup, I want a pup that can versatile enough like the JB, but at the same time can gives me great clean sound and great distorsion. I like the JB but for my ears it sounds thin. I read from this forum that C5 is a great pup for Fender Strat, bcause my guitar is a Fender American Deluxe, So maybe between the Custom, Custom Custom and C5,,
what do you guys think??
thanks guys....
I had the same problem with the JB in my Paul.... I went to the SH-14 Custom 5 and I couldnt be happier.... I think it distorts great and has a good tonal blend across the range... It does clean up nice but nowhere near as well as the JB.
I made the mistake of being REALLY impressed by the clean sample of the JB and playing that against the compromise of the dirty sound. Then realized AFTER I bought it that I dont use the clean sound in the rear position (never have) and the dirty meant more to me.
The Custom 5 was just what the Dr. ordered for me but I have no Idea what it will do in your strat..... I know it will sound GREAT but I dont know if it will be the EXACT sound your looking for in your strat.
I think of it as a Stock Gibson humbucker with ALL the bad traits gone. (feedback-shrill highs) and all the good REALLY punched up ( punch-clairty-harmonics-tone)
But I read from the past thread someone said that C5 sounds a bit twangy,, how bout a Custom Custom in a rosewood fretboard and alder body fender??
How about the '59? It has good cleans and a nice Distortion. Or Maybe the Alnico 2 Pro, which is maybe even a bit better clean as it sings a bit more and has a warm tone and also cool distortion.
Originally Posted by showMasterBut I read from the past thread someone said that C5 sounds a bit twangy,, how bout a Custom Custom in a rosewood fretboard and alder body fender??
the CC under the right settings sounds CRUSHING just go to the clips section and listen to WFD's recordings.
Originally Posted by showMasterwhat pickup should I turn to?? I want to change my JB to other pup, I want a pup that can versatile enough like the JB, but at the same time can gives me great clean sound and great distorsion. I like the JB but for my ears it sounds thin. I read from this forum that C5 is a great pup for Fender Strat, bcause my guitar is a Fender American Deluxe, So maybe between the Custom, Custom Custom and C5,,
what do you guys think??
thanks guys....
DUNCAN CUSTOM
Originally Posted by WICKED LESTERDUNCAN CUSTOM
yeah.. I was thinking Custom might be a good idea, since I used Custom in my squire showmaster.. and it sounds great!!
but it's a different guitar,, my showmaster is a basswood and rosewood fretboard with 500k vol pot,,
my fender has a alder and rosewood with 250k vol pot..
The custom would get my vote.
I gotta agree with Wicked Lester. I had TB4s in all my Jacksons and was never really thrilled. When I bought my BC Richs they had Seymours in them as well and I was kinda scared they weren't gonna do it for me. My Mockingbird had Duncan Custom in the bridge and boy did it make a difference. I pulled the TB4 outta the bridge in my Bich and put a Custom in there. My favorite P/U.
Hehe ... another thread where every pickup ever made will get listed.
For a Duncan pickup, if you don't like the JB, then you will probably have to go to a ceramic magnet. I have had zero luck with the Custom, C5, etc.I would recommend the Screamin' Demon with no hesitation; it does high gain very well, and since it's a bright pickup, clean tones have a lot of shimmer.
For a non-Duncan pickup I would recommend the Bare Knuckle Warpig. Brutal lead tones as well as delicate cleans.
what do you guys think??
thanks guys....
I had the same problem with the JB in my Paul.... I went to the SH-14 Custom 5 and I couldnt be happier.... I think it distorts great and has a good tonal blend across the range... It does clean up nice but nowhere near as well as the JB.
I made the mistake of being REALLY impressed by the clean sample of the JB and playing that against the compromise of the dirty sound. Then realized AFTER I bought it that I dont use the clean sound in the rear position (never have) and the dirty meant more to me.
The Custom 5 was just what the Dr. ordered for me but I have no Idea what it will do in your strat..... I know it will sound GREAT but I dont know if it will be the EXACT sound your looking for in your strat.
I think of it as a Stock Gibson humbucker with ALL the bad traits gone. (feedback-shrill highs) and all the good REALLY punched up ( punch-clairty-harmonics-tone)
But I read from the past thread someone said that C5 sounds a bit twangy,, how bout a Custom Custom in a rosewood fretboard and alder body fender??
How about the '59? It has good cleans and a nice Distortion. Or Maybe the Alnico 2 Pro, which is maybe even a bit better clean as it sings a bit more and has a warm tone and also cool distortion.
Originally Posted by showMasterBut I read from the past thread someone said that C5 sounds a bit twangy,, how bout a Custom Custom in a rosewood fretboard and alder body fender??
the CC under the right settings sounds CRUSHING just go to the clips section and listen to WFD's recordings.
Originally Posted by showMasterwhat pickup should I turn to?? I want to change my JB to other pup, I want a pup that can versatile enough like the JB, but at the same time can gives me great clean sound and great distorsion. I like the JB but for my ears it sounds thin. I read from this forum that C5 is a great pup for Fender Strat, bcause my guitar is a Fender American Deluxe, So maybe between the Custom, Custom Custom and C5,,
what do you guys think??
thanks guys....
DUNCAN CUSTOM
Originally Posted by WICKED LESTERDUNCAN CUSTOM
yeah.. I was thinking Custom might be a good idea, since I used Custom in my squire showmaster.. and it sounds great!!
but it's a different guitar,, my showmaster is a basswood and rosewood fretboard with 500k vol pot,,
my fender has a alder and rosewood with 250k vol pot..
The custom would get my vote.
I gotta agree with Wicked Lester. I had TB4s in all my Jacksons and was never really thrilled. When I bought my BC Richs they had Seymours in them as well and I was kinda scared they weren't gonna do it for me. My Mockingbird had Duncan Custom in the bridge and boy did it make a difference. I pulled the TB4 outta the bridge in my Bich and put a Custom in there. My favorite P/U.
Hehe ... another thread where every pickup ever made will get listed.
For a Duncan pickup, if you don't like the JB, then you will probably have to go to a ceramic magnet. I have had zero luck with the Custom, C5, etc.I would recommend the Screamin' Demon with no hesitation; it does high gain very well, and since it's a bright pickup, clean tones have a lot of shimmer.
For a non-Duncan pickup I would recommend the Bare Knuckle Warpig. Brutal lead tones as well as delicate cleans.
