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psphill27 · 01-07-2009, 03:00 PM

OK...lots of stuff here on the JB. Some say they love it (agree) some say it's too warm and would go with EMG (like them too, and own them). Tubes says they get rid of natural sounds (agree).

Bottom line...for '80s metal the JB is my favorite pickup. I had two custom painted Kramer Berettas back in the day with zebra JBs and the sound was incredible. Putting those through my marshall (with a few effects) i thought produced excellent tone. It's what I used.

Maybe not good for Slayer, but anything from Ratt and Dokken to Maiden, it will definately get the job done.

01-07-2009, 03:00 PM	#44 (permalink)
psphill27 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 332	Re: best pickups for 80s hair metal? OK...lots of stuff here on the JB. Some say they love it (agree) some say it's too warm and would go with EMG (like them too, and own them). Tubes says they get rid of natural sounds (agree). Bottom line...for '80s metal the JB is my favorite pickup. I had two custom painted Kramer Berettas back in the day with zebra JBs and the sound was incredible. Putting those through my marshall (with a few effects) i thought produced excellent tone. It's what I used. Maybe not good for Slayer, but anything from Ratt and Dokken to Maiden, it will definately get the job done.