Differences in tone between JJ and PJ pickup configuration.

[superheavyfunk]

The one I saw, but never owned, was a BB614. Basically a BB424 with a 3-band EQ.

That BB614 was an excellent instrument! I got to play one for a while, although I didn't own it, and very much enjoyed it.

 

[bigtone23]

What pup were you running for the J (bridge)?

Currently, a set of Wildes: P46 and J45L. Nicely matched.

I always wondered about about a slanted J pickup (in-line, or single coil) compared to a P pickup in the same location. On paper, it'd make for a more consistent string-to-string response. Can anyone comment?

The front J PU traditionally lines up with the front coil of the P. The Ibanez RB690 slants the front PU so the treble side of the PU lines up with the rear coil of the P. It does sound good and gives the D&G strings that little more bite like a split coil P.

I think a P trying to cop a single coil J tone at the neck position sounds infinitely better than a J trying to cop a P. Folks tend to think of PJ's as a P with a J pup added for extra flavor, but I think of it in the reverse. The P can make the J platform more versatile. The J can kind of kicks the legs out from under the P platform. It's all in how you use it.

I agree with your statement, though I am one of those who tend to treat my P/J as an enhanced P. I use the bridge PU to add the scoop and color. Most P players don't like the sound of a parallel wired split coil. I understand why, but I do like that in combination with the J bridge PU. Gotta say, I use my P/J with the P in parallel mode a lot more than my J with both PUs in series (which is the other quasi-P tone from a J).

 

[PawleeP]

what pre is in that white & red jazz?