Seymour JB vs. DiMarzio Super Distortion?

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JB vs. Super Distortion: Go!

JB
4
25%
Super
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69%
Other?
1
6%
 
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Seymour JB vs. DiMarzio Super Distortion?

Post by mick jagstang » Thu May 12, 2022 1:38 pm

I need a pair of pickups in my Mustang build, and I've narrowed it down to either the JB or Super Distortion - but I can't decide which :( . I'm looking for more midrange and good response to distortion, since I run a RAT, occassionally with EQ and comp.

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Re: Seymour JB vs. DiMarzio Super Distortion?

Post by AcrylicSuperman » Thu May 12, 2022 1:51 pm

Both will be fine and both pair really well with a PAF type in the neck.

Having said that, I am going to throw a different contender into the ring, simply because my experience with their pickups have been amazing and I don't hear enough discussion about them.

I recommend the Planet Tone Full Throttle. The pickup takes gain exceptionally well and still manages to retain clarity of the notes being played. They also follow the SD color code.

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Re: Seymour JB vs. DiMarzio Super Distortion?

Post by HNB » Sun May 15, 2022 2:22 pm

My favorite bridge humbucker has always been a super distortion. It has a wonderful sound and handles overdrive and distortion great.
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Re: Seymour JB vs. DiMarzio Super Distortion?

Post by Veitchy » Sun May 15, 2022 3:30 pm

Super Distortions screwed nice and low against the body are some of my favorite humbucker sounds. You'll never run out of push but (and I think this is a ceramic mag thing) it's not at the expense of the top end.

They're far from a one-trick pony.

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Re: Seymour JB vs. DiMarzio Super Distortion?

Post by sal paradise » Sun May 15, 2022 10:25 pm

I prefer the SD. Lots of people would say JB. Depends what tone you’re after.

I find the JB is more abrasive, it’s like the USA/5150 sound. The SD is smoother & is more Marshall-y to me.
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Re: Seymour JB vs. DiMarzio Super Distortion?

Post by Kinx » Thu May 19, 2022 12:22 pm

I like the JB better since it subjectively has more definition and less abrasive treble and it seems to fit perfectly into anything - it is the bridge humbucker I judge all the other humbuckers againt :) both have plenty of midrange, but JB seems more focused. I love Dimarzio SDs too, they are awesome, but if I had to pick one, I would probably end up with the JB.
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Re: Seymour JB vs. DiMarzio Super Distortion?

Post by Maggieo » Thu May 19, 2022 1:51 pm

Kinx wrote:
Thu May 19, 2022 12:22 pm
I like the JB better since it subjectively has more definition and less abrasive treble and it seems to fit perfectly into anything - it is the bridge humbucker I judge all the other humbuckers againt :) both have plenty of midrange, but SD seems more focused. I love Dimarzio SDs too, they are awesome, but if I had to pick one, I would probably end up with the JB.
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