I had this issue with the Black Bobbins, too and I doubted myself about what I was hearing for a while. My b string just felt way over powered. I adjusted to it somewhat, but it would still occasionally surprise me.
Lollar “Black bobbin” or Novak JM-fat jm-v
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Yes! I thought I was imagining it too - the B string would come through so loudly. Not ideal for fingerstyle stuff. The pickup sounds great for strumming/single notes but I'm definitely having issues with the string balance. The guitar is sold though, so onto the next thing I guess.mikeymike wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 7:08 pmI had this issue with the Black Bobbins, too and I doubted myself about what I was hearing for a while. My b string just felt way over powered. I adjusted to it somewhat, but it would still occasionally surprise me.
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rbrcbr wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 7:57 pmYes! I thought I was imagining it too - the B string would come through so loudly. Not ideal for fingerstyle stuff. The pickup sounds great for strumming/single notes but I'm definitely having issues with the string balance. The guitar is sold though, so onto the next thing I guess.
Exactly the same experience even down to the fact that the guitar now gone! haha
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Re: Lollar “Black bobbin” or Novak JM-fat jm-v
I just got my Jazzmaster back with the Lollar black bobbins. I also did the 280k pots he recommends. I have to say I’m completely happy. Best sounding Jazzmaster I’ve ever played, without a doubt. The bridge is now usable and the middle position and neck still sound great. I was worried about going all the way down to 280k but shouldn’t have been. Plenty of good treble still on tap.