Seymour Duncan JB

Pickup features: Humbucking
Impedence or other specs: :S

Model of guitar or bass: Epi Flying-v 58 and ESP EX-100
Position: bridge
Pickup being replaced: Stocks
Other pickups on guitar: Stocks
Artists using this pickup: What is this a test?
You musical style(s): Lots of styles, I like hard rock/metal most
Reason for pickup change: wanted to change not-so-interesting stock PU's

Perceived output level: Fairly high output..not going to make your cables shake though
Tone: It has a pretty balanced tone with an upper mid's punch that especially come out beautifully in leads and solo's. It makes it hard to get a good rockin crunch down low sometimes but as long as you've got a decent amp/effects it shouldn't be a problem. The tone for clean has got to be the best I've ever heard.
Sonic evaluation: I have 2 ways of playing,
Guitar->Boss MT2->DS1->OS2->Digitech RP200->Yamaha660>2 Peavey TLS4 + 2 CGM 1x12's
Or..
...->effects->Peavey MP4->Radio shack 1x10-miced into-Yamaha660...

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: I play lots of hard Rock, mostly lead. I'd say it's a very good pickup for that style.

Comments: I've been playing about 2 years now and take this for what it's worth. This pickup is great, not perfect, but definately great. I first got it for my Epi 58 V. The tone was somewhat similar to the stock pickup but it had a brighter attack which I really liked! It's hard for me to control the Lower tones in some riffs but If you scoop it enough it sounds great. But if you just like to keep your mids cut way down all the time then I don't think this Pickup is for you. The mids give a real punch and thats what makes this pickup good. This is a very clear pickup, not harsh at all in my opinion (or definition of harsh for that matter). It is perfect for playing clean although you may want to consider turning your low's up quite a bit. The main reason I bought this pickup was for lead and Mid-range riffs which it rocks at. The harmonics and overtones seriously rock!! It gives solo's quite a bit of definition and tone in the high-end, my only beef about it is I can't get that bassy popping sound that makes shredding sound cool. I suppose the tone is good enough to cover for that though. If it were lost or stolen I'd probably get it again, maybe try something else just cuz I've "been there" but now that I've used a JB and grown to love the beatiful leads I can get from it, it would be hard to think of not having one in one of my guitars. :S

Pickup features: HUMBUCKING
Impedence or other specs:

Model of guitar or bass: Mexican Fat Strat Deluxe.
Position: bridge
Pickup being replaced: tex mex humbucker
Other pickups on guitar: single coil
Artists using this pickup: wish i knew
You musical style(s): blues, hard, classic rock.
Reason for pickup change: a change.

Perceived output level: not as hot as a PAF
Tone: middy-balanced, harmonic sensitive
Sonic evaluation: Playing this over a peavey is sweet, but again it does not have
the bite and sustain that I was looking for.

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable:

Comments: Im going to try a 59 duncan PAF. Dont get me wrong this is a sweet
pick up but I dont think its heavy or nasty enough.

Pickup features: Humbucker
Impedence or other specs:

Model of guitar or bass: Fender Fat Strat
Position: bridge
Pickup being replaced: Company's humbucker
Other pickups on guitar: origanal Fender pickups
Artists using this pickup: Jeff Beck of course
You musical style(s): everything
Reason for pickup change: Company's humbucker wasn't very verstaille

Perceived output level: Really quiet when distorted or clean
Tone: Really crunchy when distorted and mellow and punchy when clean
Sonic evaluation: I am using a Fender Prinston Chorus, and other weird little pedals

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: This is good for just about anything

Comments: I am satisified with this humbucker, I know can get that AC/DC style and that bluesy jazzy style that I was looking for

Pickup features: Humbucker
Impedence or other specs:

Model of guitar or bass: Schecter C1 Classic
Position: bridge
Pickup being replaced: N/A
Other pickups on guitar: Duncans - 59
Artists using this pickup:
You musical style(s): Funk / Nu-Metal / Rock / R&B / Jazz
Reason for pickup change: Guitar came stocked with Seymour Duncans! Not going to change this bad-boy for nothing! Both pickups (JB & 59) have a gold plated cover.

Perceived output level: High output with trebly sound that is still has a dark warm fat sound
Tone: Trebly and thick
Sonic evaluation: As Stated...C1 Classic through a Marshall AVT 2000 100watt. Match made in heaven! Very pleased with this combination. And most important is the coils are tapped! Which helps give me a single coil sound.

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: Styles are mentioned aboved - but with the right amp and guitar, I feel this pickup and it's configuration suits my style. When play play through half (tapped) the coil though good, but not quite a "strat" sound which I need for funk.

Comments: If damaged or stolen I would replace it...I know what I'm working with now as compare to an unkown.
Been playing over 20 years.
I own a Marshall AVT 100 amp, Boss BR8 8 Track digital recorder, Bheringer Multi signal (dual)processor, Zoom pedal, a re-fitted 93 Squire Strat (grover tuners, Texas special pickups, new pick gaurd), and an Ibanez Artist.
I'm very satisfied with my pickups...sound great!

Pickup features: passive humbucker
Impedence or other specs:

Model of guitar or bass: epiphone les paul classic
Position: bridge
Pickup being replaced: stock epiphone humbucker
Other pickups on guitar: seymour duncan 59 model
Artists using this pickup: joe fuckin perry (aerosmith) ,jeff beck
You musical style(s): classic rock/ blues
Reason for pickup change: stock pups were too muddy and lacked clarity.

Perceived output level: very hot, but not a metal pickup, same output as the epiphone pups but sound 100% better
Tone: trebly like a bridge humbucker should be but still plenty of tone,well balanced
Sonic evaluation: a marshall mg30rcd 2x15 watt solid state. this pickup has alot of tone with a combination of a heavier gauge set of strings(10's or 11's)couldnt ask for more tone and clarity. I was able to turn the gain on my amp up more and get more sustain and tone.

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: it is a great match until i buy a tube amp

Comments: i would definitely buy it again

Pickup features: Passive Humbucker
Impedence or other specs: www.seymourduncan.com

Model of guitar or bass: Jackson RR1T
Position: all positions
Pickup being replaced: dimarzio tone zone's
Other pickups on guitar: my combination is SH-4/TB-4
Artists using this pickup: i have no idea.
You musical style(s): from Hard Rock to Death Metal
Reason for pickup change: dimarzio's suck.

Perceived output level: medium
Tone: very well balanced, quite trebly with tight bass.
Sonic evaluation: Jackson RR1T, Marshall vs 120/120, Marshall 1960, Line 6 POD.

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: i play mostly metal. some blues.

Comments: i've been playing for 6 years or so mostly in metal bands and all i the only pickup that i think can compete with the JB model is the Distortion. i use a Distortion in my Larriv?e RS-4. the distortion distort before the JB and sound a bit fatter. both the JB and the Distortion are 10 pointers. no doubt about it!

Pickup features: humbicking passive
Impedence or other specs:

Model of guitar or bass: Epiphone Sheraton II
Position: bridge
Pickup being replaced: Epiphone 57 CH bridge (std pickup)
Other pickups on guitar: Epiphone 57 CH neck
Artists using this pickup: Dunno
You musical style(s): Rock, blues
Reason for pickup change: Insufficient output of Epiphone, not enough bite and definition

Perceived output level: A little more than normal, but not too much so, does not overpower neck pu
Tone: clear well defined balanced, bite
Sonic evaluation: Peavey Bandit 112 latest edition, no other effects. This pickup/guitair combination has a very clear (so not muddy) distortion tone through the Bandit, excellent for soloing. It sounds a bit like Gary More on Stormy Monday. Compared to stock it has much more definition, I don't have to work the guitar so hard to get a good sound. I have a Fender with DiMarzio Evolution which also sounds very good, but quite different character, the Jeff Beck sounds a bit more refined and less loud (much less output). Due to pu position closer to bridge on the Sheraton (is a 335 copy) there is quite a bit of treble and bite.

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: Rock, blues. Probably suitable for many styles, but not thrash, metal etc.

Comments: This is a bloody expensive pick-up (I have the gold cap version) but after hearing it a playing with it I guess it is a good investment. It'll last forever. I have been playing for 10 years and play in a band again for 1 year. This pu provides me the sound I expect from a 335 model, and I wonder if a real Gibson would sound better or different. If I want a heavier sound I take my Fender/Evolution. The JD was recommended by a guitar shop, and Duncan has a good reputation so I took it. Perhaps a Bill Lawrence XL500 would give a similar sound but at 1/2 price. I gave it an 8 because it is a good pickup, but it is overpriced.

Pickup features: PASSIVE HUMBUCKER
Impedence or other specs:

Model of guitar or bass: AM STRAT, IBANEZ
Position: bridge
Pickup being replaced: STOCK
Other pickups on guitar: STOCK
Artists using this pickup: LOTS
You musical style(s): ANYTHING THATS WORTH PLAYING! CLASSIC ROCK (RUSH, ETC...)
Reason for pickup change: NEEDED BETTER TONE & RESPONCE

Perceived output level: PICK SOFTLY=CLEAN------- PICK AGGRESIVE=DISTORT
Tone: PERFECT......BEUTIFUL. I HAVE ADDED THIS TO MOST OF MY GUITARS
Sonic evaluation: AM STRAT,IBANEZ THRU BOSS EFFECTS =MESA BOOGIE SINGLE RECTIFIER. THIS IS ONE HELL OF A MATCH. VERY MUSICAL....

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: ROCK, SOUTHERN ROCK, COUNTRY. DOES IT ALL VERY VERY WELL

Comments: BEEN PLAYING 20 YRS. TRIED AND SPENT TO MUCH ON OTHER ATTEMPS FOR "THAT" SOUND. I AM A HAPPY MAN. MISSION COMPLETE.I STRONGLY RECOMEND THIS PICK UP FOR SOLID BODIES. JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF DISTORTION AND CLEANS UP VERY WELL. BALANCE SEEMS TO BEE PERFECT. MAKE SURE THE PICK UP IS THE RIGHT HIEGHT 5/64TH!!

Pickup features: Humbucker
Impedence or other specs: ?

Model of guitar or bass: Custom Strat
Position: bridge
Pickup being replaced: single coil
Other pickups on guitar: SK guitar specialties HB-90 neck
Artists using this pickup: I know a lot of people use this, but dont really know
You musical style(s): Southern rock, Hard Rock, Blues
Reason for pickup change: I have two pickguards set up, one is sss, and one is HH, this pickup was for my HH setup.

Perceived output level: High output
Tone: I would say that this pickup is mid-trebley sort of
Sonic evaluation: I am using a custom strat, alder body, with a Visual sound dist/OD pedal, into a sovtek mig50h combo.

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: This pickup kicks ass... It is a classic rock type of pickup great for solo's

Comments: If it were lost or stolen, I would buy another that same day. I have been playing for 1 1/2 years and am very pleased with this pickup, and the setup with my neck pickup. I split the coils on this and it has a convincing strat sound. I wanted something with grit and bite, and this is what it was made for. It may be harsh sometimes, but that is the beauty of the pickup, and the reason I bought it.

Pickup features: humbucker, passive
Impedence or other specs:

Model of guitar or bass: Jackson Dinky Reverse
Position: bridge
Pickup being replaced: stock pile of crap
Other pickups on guitar: Seymour Duncan Screamin Demon
Artists using this pickup: Adam Jones, Jerry Cantrell, Tim Mahoney, Billy Howerdel, Jeff Beck, ME
You musical style(s): (see artists above)
Reason for pickup change: the one i had sucked really bad.

Perceived output level: to look at this pickup will burn out your retnas.
Tone: treble...nice mids
Sonic evaluation: i use a rogue 212 amp...these little things are way underrated...i love my rogue amp...i also have a digitech rp-100 pedal

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: this is a great match for anyone who loves treble

Comments: I would buy it again twice..i love this thing...its perfect.