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    Got my hands on a RR1, its all stock with a JB and a 59. With standard tuning it sounds great but I tune to C standard and it gets muddy sounding. Is it normal for a JB to get muddy with lower tuning? I've double checked my setup for string height and ect...and I don't play with tons of gain but I use a tube screamer. If so any pick up recommendations. Passive please, no more EMG's...haha. Thanks in advance fellas.

  • #2
    Maybe you shouldn't tune it to C?

    Try a Full Shred.

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    • #3
      Bkp

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      • #4
        Originally posted by DonP View Post
        Maybe you shouldn't tune it to C?

        Try a Full Shred.
        Why not tune to C, is the guitar not capable of lower tunings? Thanks for the advice on pick up selection.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by hunter1970 View Post
          Bkp
          Thanks I'll take a look at Bare Knuckle ' s site.

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          • #6
            Duncan SHPR-2. I use one in the Death Kitty, and I used to have it tuned down to C standard. The uneven coils really give it a balanced tone and it's medium-hot. Plus tons of splitty options if you want extra tonal versatility.
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            • #7
              Duncan PATB-1 or 2. Might want to look at reducing the bass on your amp as well.
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              • #8
                JBs suck. The Invader is my weapon of choice because of the massive low end but it can muddy up if you're not careful. Also try a Duncan Distortion.
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by rattlehead74 View Post
                  Is it normal for a JB to get muddy with lower tuning?
                  If you ask me it's also normal in standard tuning

                  FWIW, perhaps the JB just isn't the pickup for 'modern' high gain
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                  • #10
                    Perhaps I didn't play it in standard tuning long enough to notice. I re strung it and set it up almost immediately after I got it. I backed the bass down on the amp to compensate but sounds way to thin...Gonna try a pick up swap when I get a little more time. Thanks guys

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                    • #11
                      For downtuned stuff, the Duncan Alternative-8 is killer. It's the Custom with an Alnico-8 magnet (between an A5 and a ceramic), and does a fantastic job of keeping downtuned stuff sounding nice and clear.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by rattlehead74 View Post
                        Got my hands on a RR1, its all stock with a JB and a 59.
                        When did the RR1 come stock with a '59? I thought it was always a JB and Jazz.

                        Anyway, I took out the JB in my old RR1T and used a PATB-2 for D and Drop C tuning... it worked great.
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Devotee View Post
                          JBs suck. The Invader is my weapon of choice because of the massive low end but it can muddy up if you're not careful. Also try a Duncan Distortion.
                          I had a guitar with a pair of invaders in it. In my opinion they're just way too hot. I remember being able to hit the 12th fret E string and the note would just ring out forever. Way too much output to be useful for my taste but they do have awesome low end and a nice tone for a pick up that hot.
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by toejam View Post
                            When did the RR1 come stock with a '59? I thought it was always a JB and Jazz.

                            Anyway, I took out the JB in my old RR1T and used a PATB-2 for D and Drop C tuning... it worked great.
                            Your right, on the jazz pu. I thought it had the typical JB / 59 combination. Thanks

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                            • #15
                              The JB sucks. The JB especially sucks downtuning. I like EMGs and the Super Distortion for downtuning.

                              I haven't really tried any of the boutique pickups.
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