spauldingrules
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I've always hated the JB - spikey, middy, annoying. Clean it's too middy, dirty it sounds to nasally. But I had to borrow a guitar one gig when I was playing with the band - a Gibson LP with a JB in the bridge. It sounded perfect with gain, and when cleaned up by rolling back on the volume. I cut through and sit perfectly in the mix without being too loud.
So I tried one in my LP - same thing. I've always been a PAF guy, but the JB is great with a band - with my Fender Twin, Mesa Mark I, or AC15. Just thought I'd start a discussion on why the oldest/obvious choices are sometimes the best, even if not at first glance. The best thing about it to me is that I can sit in the mix without cranking the amp.
So I tried one in my LP - same thing. I've always been a PAF guy, but the JB is great with a band - with my Fender Twin, Mesa Mark I, or AC15. Just thought I'd start a discussion on why the oldest/obvious choices are sometimes the best, even if not at first glance. The best thing about it to me is that I can sit in the mix without cranking the amp.