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Re: What does the "JB" stand for?

3/25/2003 1:11 AM
Soapbarstrat	Re: What does the "JB" stand for? I think it was meant for Jeff when he was playing a Les Paul most of the time, back in the 70's ? or 80"s ? I'm not aware of Jeff ever using that humbucker in a strat type of guitar, but it was quite common in the 80's to have a Duncan JB in a strat (and also a floyd). I got a lot of compliments when I was using a strat with a JB and bulky locking trem, but it bores me too much to use it now. I also don't understand why so many famous players say it's so close to a normal PAF, when the JB I have measures 15K on the meter. Works great in 'coil splitting' mode (where you hit a switch and turn it into a single-coil pickup) At least mine does in the neck position like that.

3/25/2003 1:11 AM

Soapbarstrat

Re: What does the "JB" stand for?

I think it was meant for Jeff when he was playing a Les Paul most of the time, back in the 70's ? or 80"s ? I'm not aware of Jeff ever using that humbucker in a strat type of guitar, but it was quite common in the 80's to have a Duncan JB in a strat (and also a floyd). I got a lot of compliments when I was using a strat with a JB and bulky locking trem, but it bores me too much to use it now.

I also don't understand why so many famous players say it's so close to a normal PAF, when the JB I have measures 15K on the meter.

Works great in 'coil splitting' mode (where you hit a switch and turn it into a single-coil pickup)

At least mine does in the neck position like that.

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jaysg [QUOTE]I think it was meant for Jef... -- 3/25/2003 6:23 AM