Jackson Pickup Information

[randzimm]

I have a Jackson J-85 pickup. I've been looking for some information on this pickup, but I haven't had much luck. Do you guys know anything on it? I have a original Charvel Model 4, I was curious about swapping out the J-50BC with the J-85. Does anyone know how the J-85 might compare to the J-50BC? The ohm impedance on the J-85 is 14.80 if that helps any. I have also included a picture, which doesn't tell much. Thanks in advanced!!

[randzimm]

Can anyone give me the ohm impedance for a J50-BC? The J85 PU seems to be a mystery.. I have found info on the J80, J90, and J95.. but I haven't found anything on the J85. Would appreciate the help.

[randzimm]

Just wondering if anyone can give me some information...

[Rich#6]

I think the j85 came in the fusions. Is it a blade pickup?

[plon]

I had the same pickup in a USA Jackson Dinky. It was a Made in USA pickup and labeled the same way except the round sticker was blue and J-85 was written in pen. It was a killer sounding pickup. I also couldn't get any info on it as well. I would totally recommend replacing the J-50 with it. The J-50 is more of a PAF flavor, only around 8.5k.

[59LemonDrop]

Jackson Pickup Information

1993 Jackson/Charvel catalog just claims "J-85 is a high output voltage with a nice fat midrange grind". Very technical and detailed

http://audiozone.dk/cm/displayimage.php?album=62&pos=46

Here's a link to J50BC specs from the 1986 Charvel Imports catalog.

http://audiozone.dk/cm/displayimage.php?album=10&pos=36

[DonP]

The DC range for the J-85 sounds similar to a Duncan Custom, and this description sounds like the description for a Custom:

"high output voltage with a nice fat midrange grind".

[nor]

General guidelines..

J50's - paf class
J80's - distortion class
J90's - high output dist class

[randzimm]

Thanks for the reply guys..

How do you think the J85 will fare with the 6db boost?

[Jonnedsa]

Hey, do you know what does "XL" mean at the bottom of a pickup?
I'm buying a J-100 pickup that has "XL" written on bottom.
Is this the same as J-100 without "XL".
Worth buying? Also, what should i pay for it?

[charvel750]

The XL has extra windings and a slightly higher output with more focus on the high treble than those without. A J-100XL is similar to a "Hot Strat" tone. Still single coil style, but more sustain and increased output.

[Jonnedsa]

That sounds fairly good. After all, i'm putting it in to my new Adrian Smith Custom strat (built it myself). Should fit well.
I haven't got the pictures the seller promised, but hopefully soon :P
Thank you for the answer

[Zerberus]

The XL has extra windings and a slightly higher output with more focus on the high treble than those without. A J-100XL is similar to a "Hot Strat" tone. Still single coil style, but more sustain and increased output.

Jep, I have 2 j-100 XLs and a J-90c in my strathead and couldn´t be happier :headbang: