Jackson Stars Soloist 7, changed EMG to Duncan

[noodlesatf]

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Thanks to Budman for the ring! If you guys like, I'll post the steps required to make this happen, since it requires using a dremel to cut out a little extra room for the mount tabs.

[jim777]

Re: Jackson Stars Soloist 7, changed EMG to Duncan

Looks great man, nice job! How's the sound now, and is that a JB7?

[noodlesatf]

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Yep, that a JB7. The sound is exactly what I was looking for, since I have a Soloist with a JB in the bridge. Seymour Duncan did a great job with this pickup, managing to widen it for an extra string, while keeping the exact same JB tone. In contrast, I don't think a TB-4 hits the mark, but this one does.

[Matt Crooks]

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Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh! You ruined it! :P

[toejam]

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Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh! You ruined it! :P

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Yeah, really! [img]/images/graemlins/nono.gif[/img] Going from an EMG to a JB?!? [img]/images/graemlins/sick.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[Charlz]

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Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh! You ruined it! :P

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Yeah, really! [img]/images/graemlins/nono.gif[/img] Going from an EMG to a JB?!? [img]/images/graemlins/sick.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

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I completely agree...

[Orchid]

Re: Jackson Stars Soloist 7, changed EMG to Duncan

I think I'll be doing the same to my 'Stars', I'll change the neck '81 to an '85. Do all EMG's use those quikconnect things?

[toejam]

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I think I'll be doing the same to my 'Stars', I'll change the neck '81 to an '85. Do all EMG's use those quikconnect things?

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Yes, all modern EMGs use the quick-connect cable. And personally, I'd put the 85 in the bridge and leave the 81 in the neck.

[eaeolian]

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To be honest - and I have nothing against EMGs, especially the 707 - this guitar sounded like crap with the EMG in it. It sounds MUCH better with the JB.

[Budman68]

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<font color="aqua">That really looks great, Dave! Love the color on that one - [img]/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img] </font>

[Wayniac]

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Mike -
Thanks for rubbing it in !!! lol
Either way - that bridge was killing me !

[noodlesatf]

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Either way - that bridge was killing me!

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Well, I'm pleased as hell that you didn't like the TOM bridge. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

The JB7 really brought the guitar to life. It has lots of growl and warmth, where before it was very harsh and sterile sounding. It still may wind up with a Custom7 at some point, because the one in Mike's Washburn Sonic 7 sounds absolutely crushing. I've only been able to find them at Musician's Friend, and there is a three week backup on them right now.

For those of you who think I ruined it, I can always go this route:

[toejam]

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I've actually got a Duncan Custom 7 in my Schecter 007 Elite... love it! I normally love EMGs, but I decided just to stay passive this time around.

[McD]

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That looks killer!

[Brick]

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whoa man that is a wicked seven string !!!!!