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Likely not the first, or only, company that hasn't updated their website!
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I just sent Jessie an email about this.
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While we are on the comparisons, and should in the wild event you ever do buy both, save the jig that K&K includes. That is a helpful piece of kit to install these things, and JJB does not come with them
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Do to my unique situation it wouldn't have helped. I had previously installed a hard maple plate below the bridge plate to deal with a string pull-through issue, which interfered with standard positioning. I made a paper template, however, that allowed me to place the sensors properly.
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No, the PPS is made to connect to a guitar with a preamp not to go through the endblock. The prestige series is for acoustics to mount a Jack through the endblock.
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I've been through a ton of different acoustic pickups over the years.
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Both K & K and JJBs are great. My gigging buddy has K & Ks, I have JJBs and they are not as hot as the K & Ks, but I see this as an advantage, as they seem to be less prone to feedback (which I don't find to be a big issue anyway) and they are more balanced and less bassy.
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Yes, the question asks about "standard" systems, but the answer relates to what's referred to on the JJB website as a "universal" system. All of us that are using a transducer that doesn't have an output jack installed through the side of a guitar (I'd never consider that a "standard" system) are looking at a jack assembly that extends through a standard tail block. It would benefit JJB to have someone proof read the website and make appropriate changes, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation. If you don't make an effort to communicate effectively with those who might choose to use your products then they may base their purchasing decisions on the care you put into marketing your product. What exactly is a "Switchcraft style" jack? I've had to deal with import knockoffs of similar jacks that left me with the desire to pay a bit more for the real thing. As I've said, if saving $30 is important to you then do not buy a K&K Pure Mini. |
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Street price of a K&K is about $100, while the JJB is $50 (plus $2.50 shipping). A quibble, but the difference is closer to $50 than $30. Also, based on the comments in this thread, some people prefer the JJB. I have both and I'm happy with both.
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The JJB sounds more natural with a lower output. I use an EQ with both and a Red Eye Fire Eye Twin Pre amp. If I had it to do over again , I’d probably go with the JJB in my J45. It just sounds better IMO. I will say I had to replace the cheaply made input Jack that came with the JJB in about six months.
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I've installed multiple JJB pickups and have always been happy. Though I can't say which you would like better but if I were to do it again, I'd go with JJB.
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Just to even the balance, I've had a Switchcraft Switchjack fail on me. And had perfect performance with the Italian metric switchjack knock-offs used by Mi-Si for the three years I gigged with them.
I am a fan of Switchcraft and if I was buying a jack for a repair that is what I would choose. I have seen some pretty ugly Switchcraft knockoffs from China, but I think JJB uses the Italian version.
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The Italian jacks are made by ST Professional. They are the best that I know of, and are what I use on the Ultra Tonic. I believe Baggs uses these as well.
I have been told that Fishman has its jacks custom made. I believe they are reliable. The Korean and Chinese endpin jacks that are widely available are not reliable and will fail sooner than later. I don't have any first hand knowledge of Switchcraft's reliability, though I would expect it to be pretty high.
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I have installed JJB pickups in a tenor guitar, a mandolin and an archtop guitar. All worked great and I do not plug into a preamp. I like the sound. Jessie is great to work with, just an email away.
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