Duncan JB or Duncan Distortion?

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I'm looking for clarity and note separation. Basically I'm looking for a reason to put my JB back in my Ibanez, but i just can't think of one, the Distortion rips pretty good,, but it does have quite a bit of high end sizzle to it that i think is interfering with the clarity of my tone?? But that might just be in my head??
 
I am a JB guy in most situations. Have never had one in an Ibby though. Charvel's and LP's for me.
 
I don't think either has more clarity than the other. The Distortion is dirtier all around, but I actually feel the high-end sizzle is what helps it retain clarity. The JB does have mushier low-mids, though.

If you want a JB with more note separation, try the Fishman Fluence Classic in Voice 2. That's pretty much what it is.
 
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For me, it's the other way around. I personally feel the JB is a bit too round and fat for a Les Paul (most of the time). At least when downtuning and playing fast-ish paced metal.
 
Oh, just so you know it's an Ibanez LP copy,. Cheap guitar, but it sounds and plays really good. Looks like more people recommend the Distortion. I really do want to try some of those Tone Nerd pickups one day, especially the Roxy.
 
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The JB and the Distortion are good enough for me now. Next one I want to try though is the Duncan Custom.

Isn't the thrash factor just a JB with a tighter low end?? I heard it's based on Mustaine's JB that he has in his silver jackson V, that was his main guitar for a long time.
 
He's used the JB in the past as well, I'm pretty sure.
 
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