SGJ - Changed out the stock 61 zebras for Iommi signature pickups

[PhoneyIommi]

It sounds so much better for heavy stuff now. The 61s were decent for cleans and lower gain classic rock type tones. But they were way too bright for high gain. Clicky attack.

The Iommis sound great, a bit on the dark side. I'm using it for my C# guitar. Next step is to take out the Gibson PCB and replace it all with 500k CTS pots, push pull for coil split.

 

[simonfrewler]

Sounds cool.

I wouldn't waste your time with the coil spilt.....imo.

Save yourself the trouble, and you will find you will never use it.

I do recommend a parallel Kinman treble bleed mod. That's a more useful mod.

https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/latest-updates/3-popular-treble-bleed-mods-what-you-need-to-know

Just my 2 cents.

 

[dcburn]

I’ve played the 61’s in a new LP Standard my buddy purchased and thought they sounded pretty great.

I’ve owned 6 Gibson SG’s and I don’t think I’d appreciate the 61’s as much loaded in a SG personally.

My WW LP Standard came with ‘59 Tributes (anlnico 2) and I like them. I think they’d be pretty great in a SG.

And yes, there is no need for a PCB in a guitar.

In the immortal words of Ace Frehley, Rip it Out!

 

[PhoneyIommi]

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I’ve played the 61’s in a new LP Standard my buddy purchased and thought they sounded pretty great.

I’ve owned 6 Gibson SG’s and I don’t think I’d appreciate the 61’s as much loaded in a SG personally.

My WW LP Standard came with ‘59 Tributes (anlnico 2) and I like them. I think they’d be pretty great in a SG.

And yes, there is no need for a PCB in a guitar.

In the immortal words of Ace Frehley, Rip it Out!

I think the maple neck on the SGJ also contributes to brightness.
Regarding coil tap, I have it on a Silverburst SG standard with a MCP Afwayu/ SD Jazz combo. And I do like it. And I've read the Iommis really take well to the coil tap.

 

[dcburn]

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I think the maple neck on the SGJ also contributes to brightness.
Regarding coil tap, I have it on a Silverburst SG standard with a MCP Afwayu/ SD Jazz combo. And I do like it. And I've read the Iommis really take well to the coil tap.

Why gay up humbuckers by splitting them?

Asking for a friend…

 

[dcburn]

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I think the maple neck on the SGJ also contributes to brightness.
Regarding coil tap, I have it on a Silverburst SG standard with a MCP Afwayu/ SD Jazz combo. And I do like it. And I've read the Iommis really take well to the coil tap.

I have a maple neck on my junior, I don’t find it bright, but it is a Gibson P90.

 

[PhoneyIommi]

Why gay up humbuckers by splitting them?

Asking for a friend…

The Iommis are HELLA dark.
Sounds great with gain, but clean tones could benefit from some split action.

 

[PhoneyIommi]

I have a maple neck on my junior, I don’t find it bright, but it is a Gibson P90.

That looks rad. I like the stability of the maple neck. My standard with mahogany neck feels a bit like a whip in comparison.

 

[dcburn]

That looks rad. I like the stability of the maple neck. My standard with mahogany neck feels a bit like a whip in comparison.

Agreed!
I swear I could pound railroad spikes with my junior.