Rickenbacker Toaster Pickups as compared to JBE R300 Rickenbacker Replacements

Hi All - I made this for my reference, but I thought some of you would might interested in the difference between original stock Rickenbacker Toaster pickups and the JBE (Barden) direct replacements. The video is quick and dirty and not [professional. Also the intonation is off on the guitar as I removed the bridge during the swap out. But again, this is just a rough reference for anyone looking to try the JBEs on their 300 series Ric.

[@ItsQueeferSutherland]

This is a proper demo, no blues wankery, no distortion, just pure, "here's how it sounds straight up." It makes it much more clear than so many crappy demos, thank you!

[@guitarguitarsguitars1711]

Thank you for the kind word. I agree with you and am often frustrated when people demo a guitar with distortion so you can't area the true tone of the guitar. All the best!

[@desimar3287]

Exactly, I hate it when people play blues crap for reviews and comparisons. Lets hear the actual pickups cleanly and in nice clean strums and cord picking. Perfect, thank you.

[@Apathesis0]

This how you do a demo! Quick A and B comparisons playing the same exact riff.

[@matthewbarr5274]

Original Toasters by a mile!! JBEs make that beautiful, unique guitar sound like every other P-90 loaded guitar.
Great demo!

[@guitarguitarsguitars1711]

Thank you for watching!!

[@davidcudlip6587]

Agreed. You take away the jangle and the sparkle that make a Ric a Ric by switching them out. The Bardens sound like any other fat single coil.

[@stillbill6408]

Excellent demo. The toasters have more bite, chime and sound more organic. I like the toasters better.

[@frankmanno955]

Thanks for watching!!

[@ChemistryZero]

Thanks for making this. It’s impossible to get these two side-by-side. Super helpful!!

[@jazznerd4]

Thanks for the demo!Based on the previous video (Barden rep) I was thinking about purchasing a set of r300's.BUT>>>After listening to the comparison, I like the originals much more. Better clarity and jangle.(That's what I'm after).

[@guitarguitarsguitars1711]

Thanks much for checking out the video!!

[@timgroves3606]

The originals sound like a Rickenbacker, the JBEs do not

[@guitarguitarsguitars1711]

Yes, you are right! While I love Rics, I needed a more versatile guitar so they suit my applications well... thanks for listening!!

[@Peacefrog35]

Awesome demo. It's subjective..both sound great, but you definitely make it more versatile with the switch.

[@joanbull9066]

Another thumbs up for the demo. I could actually compare things - very useful.

[@frankmanno955]

Hey, thanks much Joan!

[@YuriApsy]

I like the stock ones. Beautiful guitar. Congratulations

[@theguitarczar1]

Thank you!

[@Cryo837]

The Toasters have more bite. The JBE's sound fuller but a bit darker.
Why even get a Rick (premium prices) if you are not going for the "bite" (signature sound)?

[@Apathesis0]

Because you don't like the hum from the stock Rick pickups.

[@mikec6617]

Bardens sound great. Sounds like 1966 era Who

[@sandybarker19]

Stock Ric! 👍

[@Schembre]

Nice - thanks.

[@desimar3287]

Prefer the toaster, sounds silkier and chimier.

[@whojamfan]

Were the pots changed out for the Bardens? If not, of course they would sound darker.

[@theguitarczar1]

No, the pots were not changed - you are right

[@Robert-dt3is]

Stock pickups without a doubt

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

BARDEN A LITTLE WARMER MORE BALANCED AND RIC A LITTLE BRIGHTER TREBLEY.

[@guitarguitarsguitars1711]

Good observation - thanks for watching!

[@staypress]

Hi gr8 vid mate Nice Beatle tones there with the toasters. .May I ask what you think of the toaster pu in a Rick bass as opposed to the hi gains?

[@theguitarczar1]

Thanks much... when it comes to bass, I love the toaster in the neck... warm, round and articulate.... vintage tone for sure

[@staypress]

@@theguitarczar1 thanks mate ,so when u say warm and round are you referring to a more bottom end or when u say vintage do u mean more top end ,although the bridge pick up would be supplying more of that top end tone

[@GiorgioVerzotto]

Wow the Bardens sound really bad, dull and lifeless.

[@daveparsley6849]

Its a G! We get it :P
Thanks.

[@jamesgretsch4894]

What strings do you got on the guitar? Thanks.

[@theguitarczar1]

I believe that they are Ernie Ball 10's

[@jamesgretsch4894]

@@theguitarczar1 Thanks

[@pigjubby1]

Replacements are better.

[@guitarguitarsguitars1711]

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@jorgecontreras7631]

la verdad no le encuentro la diferencia los dos suenan iguales