Upgrading Jackson HT6 PRO with a set of Bare Knuckle Juggernauts (Update)
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- Опубликовано: 18 ноя 2019
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!!! This is an updated version of the video which I posted a few months ago !!!
After a while of using this set of Juggernauts, I wasn't happy with split-coil positions.
They sounded and felt odd...
I have checked if I made any mistake during installation, but I couldn't find any obvious fault.
Eventually, I have contacted guys at Bareknuckle Pickups.
It turned that the neck pickup had two wires swapped (the pickups came faulty), which affected the polarity of the pickup.
When I sent a link to my previous video to the BK team, Tim pretty much instantly figured out what the problem was.
All I had to do is just to swap red and black wire from the neck pickup.
So, even if the pickup was faulty initially, thanks to Tim I got it fixed in no time.
After the fix, these pickups sound brilliant.
I love how they play so and how they feel.
I can clearly say that this upgrade was worth every penny.
Because the previous version of the video showed not an accurate representation of the Juggernaut pickups, I have replaced the old clips with the new, fixed ones.
And just to be clear - this video is about the sound of the pickups, not about my playing. I still struggle with the synchronization of the video (taken with my phone) and the audio recorded on my computer. Also, in a few moments, I have decided to fix the takes as left and right guitar didn't sound good together or the take itself wasn't good enough.
I am not trying to pretend that I am an amazing guitar player - I am obviously not :)
Signal chain:
Jackson HT6 Pro, Fractal Axe-Fx II, Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 DSP (old clips), Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 (new clips), Cubase 10.5 Pro.
Timetable
Stock Clean Tone 0:37
Juggs Clean Tone 2:45
Stock Crunch Tone 4:53
Juggs Crunch Tone 6:03
Stock Heavy Tone 7:13
Juggs Heavy Tone 9:20
Solos (ish) 11:27
Stock Full Mix 13:14
Juggs Full Mix 15:12
I may do some Juggernauts vs Ragnaroks video in the future so stay tuned.
I hope this video was helpful and thank you for watching :) 
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Beautiful guitar
Excellent comparison video. Good work and thanks. What I wanted to hear.
7:13 MM1
9:20 Juggs
Thanks for the video! 😎🤘🏽
Świetnie brzmi! 🤘
Dzięki 😊
They really need to just throw the bare knucks in it stock and charge $1k even.
Yeah, probably this could be work. But, 1000 pounds guitar is not as affordable as 650, so probably this is why Jackson and Misha have decided to use Jackson pups. The guitar is cheaper and if you really want it, you can upgrade it on your own...I guess :)
@@jamjestrysiek The main issue is most likely availability. Just think of the sheer amount of pickups BKP would have to build for the Pro models.
What they could do instead is a limited run with special colors and BKP's or something among those lines.
@@Kharnimani Very good point 😊
I got the same guitar and I’m really torn, the difference in tone is huge but they both sound great in their own way. The stocks sound incredible, but also I’m tempted to put Juggernauts into mine too 🤔
I guess I can't help more 😉 Yes, the stock pups are pretty good, but I am happy with Jugs in the guitar on this video and I am glad I have swapped them 😊
@@jamjestrysiek watching this video I’m VERY strongly considering it! And I’m glad you made this, thank you
Hello! Nice video. Do you think it's worthy spending those additional $300 on the juggernauts? Are they tight? Here is the thing. I have a PRS SE Mark Holcomb signature, and even though it's awesome, i feel the pickups lack tightness and bite, and dynamics. They just don't have that mid cut bite . Do you think the juggernauts have then? Also, how was the quality control of the guitar? It really has been catching my attention but the reviews i have seen on internet says that they are horrible, cheap and not worthy. Thank you! Btw nice tone
Hi. Thank you :) I can't say that yes, it is worth spending all that extra 300 quid on Juggernauts. It is a lot of money and it depends on everybody's budget. I can only speak for myself and I can say that for me it was worth it. But, you need to remember a few things. Firstly, Alpha and Omega set, same as Ragnaroks are high output pickups, which makes them ever slightly less dynamic comparing to Juggernauts, which are actually bot as hot. Secondly, PRS has a mahogany body whereas Jackson has a basswood body. the mahogany is a little bit darker and it can give you this a little bit more muddy sound. I am sure you can compensate it simply by adding a little bit more of the top end and cutting the low end on your amp. Finally, I think the quality is better on PRS. This particular grey Jackson has few flaws in the finish and also 5-way switch had to be replaced already. Both PRS and Jackson had terrible plastic nut which should be replaced. However, with PRS you are getting a little bit more of the real deal spec (I mean the expensive version). You are getting 20 inches fretboard radius and Alpha and Omega set whereas in Jackson you got 16 inches radius (the latest models got that fixed with a baked maple neck with 20 inches radius) and Jackson pickups. So there are pros and cons to both guitars. I found Jackson better to play. For me, it is a more comfortable guitar. Also, I bought it with a plan to upgrade it anyway. If you have a budget to buy Jackson and upgrade it, you probably won't be disappointed, especially with the new version with the backed maple neck, it feels sooooo good. I have a video with it as well, feel free to check it :) But if you are happy with PRS and you are not happy about the sound, I would say try to cut the low end, add a little bit middle and top end and maybe cut a little bit of the gain?
Obviously, I don't know what setting you have, but these would be the steps I would take, to try to fix issues that you have described. I hope this will be helpful somehow :)
@@jamjestrysiek thank you so much. This was so helpful. Yeah i have already tried cutting the low end and the sound it's not muddy anymore, but as i said you will still be lacking tightness and bite. The SD Alpha Omega are super clear, very nice pickups. Guitar it's super fun to play. Only thing i noticed is that the back of the neck it's supposed to be "satin" so it doesn't become sticky when you sweat, but mine became sticky only playing it for a week. That's why i want to give the Jackson a try. If i do i definitely will go with the updated version with the roasted maple neck. Also i find the neck on the PRS a little bit on the bulkier side, almost like a Les Paul. I like these shredding-like thin necks. And of course i will change pickups for BK and nut for graph tech black Tusq. How was your experience with the Blue matte edition? Did they really improved?
@@oscar.leon003 Hi. I am glad that I could help :)
I have the glossy Chlorine Burst colour, not the matt one. I can't really speak generally, but after my experience with the old and new version of this model, the quality seems to be better.
My PRS after a while started to be a little bit glossy on the back of the neck, due to playing a lot, but it is not sticky by any mean. I got a James Tyler guitar with glossy neck and this one definitely get sticky, when my hand starting to be sweaty.
If you think about the Jackson HT6, both new and older versions have great necks. To be honest, this grey Jackson pushed me back to playing on the 6 strings, which I am pretty happy about.
It is an inspirational instrument, which I want to pick and play and this speaks for itself, I think :)
amazing the jugernauts, very good job man, thanks for the video, greetings from mexico lml
I am happy that you liked it :)
You wouldnt happen to have a wiring diagram for the ht6 would you? I bought the juggernauts and also a 550k volume knob and the .022 capacitor. when i installed them my second position is dead and my push pull wont work anymore.
Hi. No, sorry but I don't have it. I just copied the original wiring. You could contact guys at Bare Knuckle, I'm sure they will be able to help you. Tim helped me when I had an issue with the polarity of one of my pickups.
@@jamjestrysiek Tim from bareknuckle gave me a diagram but it's different from what's in the guitar as far as the super switch is. If you got the time you think you can take a picture of your wiring? If not it's cool just want to figure this out.
and what do you personally prefer on pickups?
At first I was somehow disappointed with Juggs as split coil positions were not good, but now after the fix, Juggs are pretty amazing. It was an expensive upgrade, but it was worth it, in my opinion.
hi. please.. did you install the same way .. position 2 spli out coils , pos 4 split inner coils. can please share the wiring diagram . just get a juggs set for 8 strings but have to install the 5 way super switch . greetings
Hi. I don't have the wiring diagram. I just copied wiring while I was installing these new pickups. But, I am sure if you would contact guys at Bare Knuckles, they should be able to provide the correct diagram. Sorry.
@@jamjestrysiek i write to BKP guys but only recomended find a refference and take the color wire chart!
@@ramonruanomolina5076 Hi. I am not sure what you mean? Sorry.