Took the D-Sonic out, back to the original...

[the24thfret]

Put the original JP bridge humbucker I picked up over a year ago in there to give it a shot finally and I dig it! Feels a bit warmer, meant more for clean or low gain tones. The D-Sonic felt more like only a high gain pickup. I can see now why Pete replaced the D-Sonics on his dargie(s)!

 

[Josh O]

Interesting, I may have to try that with my JP7. My JP6 is a pre D-Sonic and I do like how it sounds. May have to track down an original JP7 pickup.

 

[MusicManJP6]

Yeah, the D-sonic sounds better in the BFR than in the standard JP for sure. Glad you kept that pickup!

 

[the24thfret]

Interesting, I may have to try that with my JP7. My JP6 is a pre D-Sonic and I do like how it sounds. May have to track down an original JP7 pickup.

I'm sure they're out there but I've never seen one up for grabs!

 

[Josh O]

I wonder why JP didn't like the sound of the D-Sonic flipped in the seven string but he did in the six string?

 

[Josh O]

I'm sure they're out there but I've never seen one up for grabs!

I'll probably get slapped for not checking the search function, but I wonder what aftermarket Dimarzio is close to the original JP7 bridge pickup?

 

[the24thfret]

I wonder why JP didn't like the sound of the D-Sonic flipped in the seven string but he did in the six string?

That's been covered somewhere but obviously it just comes down to what sounds better to his ears.

 

[Dizzy]

Might put the original PUP back in my Silver JP.

It came with the D-Sonic already installed, but in the reverse orientation (bar to bridge) - I flipped back to the original JP6 orientation - sounds way better, but still not wrapped in it.

The original PUP came too.

Broke a string last night, so might be an opportunity to try out the original.

I gotta say though - for me the Standard JP and BFR don't come close to the 20th for rich, warm, grunty, ballsy tones.

 

[petruccirocks02]

I'll probably get slapped for not checking the search function, but I wonder what aftermarket Dimarzio is close to the original JP7 bridge pickup?

The DiMarzio that is closest to the original JP7 pickup is the Blaze humbucker. Its basically the 7 string version of the Steve's Special.

-Phil

 

[Josh O]

Thanks Phil. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the Koa JP when you get it.

 

[petruccirocks02]

Thanks Phil. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the Koa JP when you get it.

Yeah, I can't wait to get it, Josh. Its gonna be one killer guitar. I have a feeling that its just gonna sound amazing through my new rig that I'm putting together. As a matter of fact, I know it'll sound great.

-Phil

 

[pjc812]

I prefer the original in the bridge as well the D sonic to me seems cold. I haven't tried it turned around yet, that is supposed to make a difference, but both of my balls have the old pup in them so I am happy.

 

[Josh O]

Yeah, I can't wait to get it, Josh. Its gonna be one killer guitar. I have a feeling that its just gonna sound amazing through my new rig that I'm putting together. As a matter of fact, I know it'll sound great.

-Phil

I bet it will man. I see you scored a IIC+ ehhh??