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    Default Anyone compare the JB to a BBQ???

    I can't see spending $200 for the new Shredder pickup which is based on the JB but I was tempted. I am sure it is nice. However, I am thinking of going back to the stand by - JB/59.

    I like the BBQ, but I kind of miss the JB. It works so well for clean to crunch to to chunky drop D riffing to searing leads. I tried the Custom but it was too hard for me - the JB seems richer and smoother.

    I would say the JB is as warm on the low end and mids as the BBQ, and clear!It also has a smoother and cleaner midrange/treble response than the BBQ.

    Any others?

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    Default Re: Anyone compare the JB to a BBQ???

    Is your BBQ Nickel; covered? If so wanna trade for a white JB or a patb2?

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    Default Re: Anyone compare the JB to a BBQ???

    My only remaining Rio BBQ is a zebra.

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    Default Re: Anyone compare the JB to a BBQ???

    Quote Originally Posted by papersoul
    I can't see spending $200 for the new Shredder pickup which is based on the JB...
    What is this Shredder pickup of which you speak?
    Buy the book in my avatar. It's pretty cool.

    http://jchutchins.net/site/order/

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    Default Re: Anyone compare the JB to a BBQ???

    Quote Originally Posted by papersoul
    I can't see spending $200 for the new Shredder pickup .

    Any others?
    I can but can you please tell what shredder pup you are refering to?
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    Default Re: Anyone compare the JB to a BBQ???

    Quote Originally Posted by WICKED LESTER
    I can but can you please tell what shredder pup you are refering to?
    WCR Shredder...

    Harmony Central Review

    These PUPs are supposed to be totally wicked!
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    Default Re: Anyone compare the JB to a BBQ???

    Yes, I take that back - I could see spending the money if it is that good.

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    Default Re: Anyone compare the JB to a BBQ???

    I wanted to mention that I was at a buddy's house last night. He recently replaced his JB with a BBQ so I had a chance to play his guitar the other day with the JB before the switch. This was good because I had forgotten what the JB sounded like since my Hamers. I think they are similar in that they are both thick in the mids. The BBQ seems to have more sizzle like the Pearly Gates even though the JB seems brighter for some reason. The BBQ is darker but a smidge but has more sizzle if that makes sense. The BBQ also seems as tight if not tighter with fatter bass.

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