a sharper attack on the E, A, and D strings
it sounds kind of mushy on a clean to lower gain amp settings
this is in an LTD EC-400vf
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how might i get a sharper attack from a JB pickup?
a sharper attack on the E, A, and D strings
it sounds kind of mushy on a clean to lower gain amp settings
this is in an LTD EC-400vf
Re: how might i get a sharper attack from a JB pickup?
Use a different pick
I say that semi in jest you would be amazed at the tonal differnces you can get in picks. But beyond that I would try to find the exact optimal height, Keep in mind that it doesnt have to be level you can sink one side relative to the other then try and use the screw coil to dial in what you need. Combining moving those adjustments allows for a ton of variation.
If that doesnt get it you could try swapping the screws and stuff but its kinda stabbing in the dark hoping something hits right.
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Re: how might i get a sharper attack from a JB pickup?
Yeah picks do make a difference. Try some ultex
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Cut the screw poles flush with the baseplate, but only under the E, A, and D strings. one of my secret tricks is to cut them on a diagonal (flush on the low E, uncut on the high E) This works really well on double screw pickups. It tightens the field on the low end, and loosens (sweetens) it on the top end.
Re: how might i get a sharper attack from a JB pickup?
Hex screws on the D, A, and E (or keep the filisters but cut short on the D, A, and low E strings like Frank suggested); lower the pup on the bass side and raise the pole screws accordingly; use a different pick...Dunlop makes a carbon fiber pick that gives a nice snappy but rich tone.
Originally Posted by IanBallard
Rule of thumb... the more pot you have, the better your tone.
Re: how might i get a sharper attack from a JB pickup?
+1 for hex poles. I changed mine under the E, A, D and it tightened the response immensely. Much nicer for rhythm work now.
Re: how might i get a sharper attack from a JB pickup?
That's pretty interesting to know. I've never even heard of that as far as I can recall.Originally Posted by frankfalbo
Re: how might i get a sharper attack from a JB pickup?
from where does one get proper hex poles? i read that addiction-fx doesn't have the right kind
Re: how might i get a sharper attack from a JB pickup?
Consider upgrading the bridge or, at least, the saddles in the bridge.
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Part number 91251A131 on this site should be perfect. http://www.mcmaster.com/
Re: how might i get a sharper attack from a JB pickup?
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Re: how might i get a sharper attack from a JB pickup?
If any of these things don't end up working for you, I think a Custom 5 is a great pickup in that guitar.
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Re: how might i get a sharper attack from a JB pickup?
to what?
Re: how might i get a sharper attack from a JB pickup?
Amazing advice!
I would also note that the JB likes the low end strings to be struck really hard.
I angle my pick so it cuts across the string diagonally.
Doing so gets more pick to string contact and gives the notes a nice almost cello attack.
Hitting the string straight on doesn't give the pick much time to work on the string, resulting in a rather lackluster attack.
EVH angles his pick attack... so does Lynch, DiMartini, Jake E. Lee etc.
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Don't forget Paul Gilbert....... And ME!!!!!!!
Re: how might i get a sharper attack from a JB pickup?
I'm with the 'try different picks' crowd. I personally like the Jazz III (the smaller version) for that snap. Can't seem to get it with others.
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