Jackson JS22-7! I upgrade EVERYTHING! (apart from bridge) - Tone Comparison (Bareknuckle BruteForce)

Hi all!
So i finally got around to installing the mods to the budget Jackson JS22-7 which include:
- Bareknuckle Brute force humbuckers
- Graphtec Tusq nut
- Hipshot locking tuners
In the video i directly compare the tones before and after installing the MODS. I think the tone difference is pretty clear. The brute force set give a more saturated gain sound and removes a lot of fussy harsh frequencies that the stock pickups had. No doubt the Tusq nut made a huge difference too.
Hope you enjoyed the video guys and hopefully it helped you decide whether you'd like to pimp your guitar with something from the Bareknuckle team!
Cheers!
Codi
Time stamps
Stock clean tone - Bridge - 2:45
Modded clean tone - Bridge - 3:11
Stock clean tone - Middle - 3:37
Modded clean tone - Middle - 4:01
Stock clean tone - Neck - 4:27
Modded clean tone - Neck - 4:53
Stock Distorted tone - Bridge - 5:20
Modded Distorted tone - Bridge - 5:43
Stock Distorted tone - Middle - 6:08
Modded Distorted tone - Middle - 6:32
Stock Distorted tone - Neck - 6:55
Modded Distorted tone - Neck - 7:19

[@danross6517]

The improvement is insane pal and it looks so so so good with the silver pickup covers

[@carlbaumeister3439]

Mod sounds fuller, warmer, yet with more bite.

[@craigmorton2054]

That sounded so good and from what I could hear a massive improvement. Well done on getting a relatively cheap guitar sound like more expensive one 🤘

[@Zeodotcom]

I actually just bought this exact guitar 🔥🔥🤘🏼🎸

[@CapnAlbatross]

Lookin sick man you are clearly really into "rock"

[@chrisfelix9009]

Very nice video. Maybe I'll buy one but not sure yet

[@whufcforeverr]

Great vid dude keep it up

[@codiguitar]

Glad you liked it man, so you considering a 7 string?

[@whufcforeverr]

@@codiguitar I just ask myself what would Serj Tankian do.. you now have your answer

[@neogenmatrix6162]

Stock doesnt sound to bad, maybe a little sharp at first strike, the mods keep that first strike from overpowering.

[@WayneTwitch]

I don't mind them but they don't ring out well at all no sustain lol

[@GRINNERMETAL]

Amusing that you do the same as me and test a new pickup in a micro amp first! Great video, I have the same guitar and I’m planning on doing similar, though I’m not going to bother changing the neck pickup, I don’t use it. 🤘🏻

[@codiguitar]

haha yeah so happy i have that little amp! Thanks for the comment man and good luck with the upgrades!

[@fromHeaven2LA]

✨OMG! I just brought this guitar an I want to mod it ALL chrome too so glad to see this possible 🙏🏾 I don't know if I'm confident enough to do it myself but thanks for the sick video!

[@codiguitar]

No worries! Thanks for watching and good luck with your guitar!

[@mrsilveri]

Anybody know the part number for the Hipshot locking tuners? I didn't see it on the box.

[@Ouzo66]

Nice video !!! Huge difference at clean , but on metal I like more the jacks .... Anyways , I ve ordered this guitar now, I had the 32 and I sold it , and since I miss her so much this is redemption😂. Maybe I would change the bridge with seymour duncan distortion ,but not sure yet how it sounds on my new processor configuration! Cheers everybody

[@codiguitar]

Thanks for the comment dude and good luck with the guitar! 🤘

[@romanduran4829]

I plan on doing the same but I want to get the 2017 model that comes with a maple fretboard and basswood body. I do prefer a satin finish and dark fretboard but I think the basswood body would make it sound better than the poplar body but idk for sure. I would replace the nut, tuners, bridge, pickups, and pots.

[@darthshaggy9970]

i got the maple fretboard version and i looks/plays sick, i put a seymour duncan nazgul bridge and paf 7 neck, hipshot locking tuners and omg sounds brutal as fuck

[@kevinmatthews9469]

I think that might be what I have. It's the JS22-7 DKA-M Special Edition. Has basswood body, maple neck with black piranha inlays. Pickups are... Meh. I'll put something in it at some point. Got it for $149. I'll probably do hipshot tuning machines as well. May do the hipshot bridge too. Might as well do CTS pots too.

[@kevinowens2886]

yeah!

[@jestermask6460]

Wow great mod! Are the pickup rings the original? I wonder if the BK pickups fit the original hole or if you had to grind it?

[@henryortiz1175]

Awesome comparison video Brother. I love how you played pretty much exactly the same licks for both stock and upgraded and no backing track. Thank you for this. I don’t kno too much about bare knuckle p/u’s are they hard wired? I’m an ESP guy myself. I would love to find a vid with this guitar with EMG’s . Even tho I have the Schecter Demon 7 which, I’m really interested in this Jackson js22 -7. I already own the js22-6 (withDiMarzio super dist) and js32, (EMG81/85) which I love. Oh can you tell me exactly what tuners you put on there? Again, awesome vid and thank you.

[@codiguitar]

Hi Henry, appreciate the comment thank you! The JS22 - 7 is a great base of a guitar to modify and play with, EMGs would be a great addition im sure. Bareknuckle are a great pickup company too and yeah according to their website they hand wire all there pickups. The tuners are called Hipshot Locking tuners that I got on eBay, hope that helps and thanks again.

[@HTG.Tempest]

Did you need to modify the pickup rings or cavity to accept covered humbuckers? Just ordered BKP for this same model. Any help would be appreciated, thank you!

[@codiguitar]

Hey Vincent, I had to sand the pick up rings very slightly to increase the width but not too much. Cheers!

[@jeffhirshberg5171]

Do you recall exactly which Graptec nut you bought? The only one I can find is a Tusq that specifically says for a Schecter. Is this the same one you used? Also, which specific hipshot tuner model did you go with? Thank you for your time and excellent video.

[@deez1180]

The schecter will fit

[@codiguitar]

Yeah sure! BLACK TUSQ XL Schecter 7 Str Nut 48 x 6 PT-6748-00 graphtech.com/products/black-tusq-xl-schecter-7-str-nut-48-x-6

[@aaronwalakay]

What’s the exact model of the tuners you got?

[@albroz6731]

Looks and sounds great! Where did you get the pickup covers man??

[@codiguitar]

Thanks dude, the covers come stock with the Bareknuckle Brute Force pickups

[@DJENTISNTNOTAGENRE]

Which Graphtech nut did you get for this guitar? I've been looking for which preslotted nut will fit so I can replace the one on mine

[@codiguitar]

BLACK TUSQ XL Schecter 7 Str Nut 48 x 6 PT-6748-00

[@DJENTISNTNOTAGENRE]

@@codiguitar Thank you! Glad I asked because I was about to order a totally different one earlier today lol

[@Lcr34]

@@codiguitar Did you shim it? I was told theres another version that will fit. The 6700 for carvin.

[@ericlarsenhbeleatherworks4992]

What tusq nut did you use? And how did it fit? They make a carvin model and a schecter model but not a jackson.

[@codiguitar]

BLACK TUSQ XL Schecter 7 Str Nut 48 x 6 PT-6748-00 ... fits the Jackson 7s too :)

[@ericlarsenhbeleatherworks4992]

@@codiguitar thank you. I’ve got one on the way. I’ve also a nazgul/sentient set on the way as well. It should be fun……it took me 4 Of these to find a good neck but found one. Killer deal……

[@domenicogiordano1836]

Can you please let me know which graph tech nut you choose for this guitar I have the same one and am looking for the right graph tech nut to upgrade mine!

[@codiguitar]

Yep linked below: BLACK TUSQ XL Schecter 7 Str Nut 48 x 6 PT-6748-00 graphtech.com/products/black-tusq-xl-schecter-7-str-nut-48-x-6

[@domenicogiordano1836]

Thankyou so much for responding I just ordered it and it’s coming tomorrow!!

[@piyushsharma5177]

to me it sounded just a tab bit clearer. idk maybe I'm not that used to high end guitars but its up to the player who plays.

[@WayneTwitch]

Yo dude i have this guitar but forget what guagse strings they use they 56-10 or 58-11 ?

[@Lcr34]

9-52 stock

[@codiguitar]

Yo, not sure on the stock as I removed them and replaced with 10s

[@NotMortis]

awesome vid! any chance i can get a link for the nut and tuners, i plan on doing the same mods

[@codiguitar]

Thanks for watching! BLACK TUSQ XL Schecter 7 Str Nut 48 x 6 PT-6748-00 graphtech.com/products/black-tusq-xl-schecter-7-str-nut-48-x-6 The tuners were Hipshot 7 string locking tuners, i got them from a supplier on Ebay but its worth shopping around for the best price.

[@NotMortis]

@@codiguitar thankyou so much!!

[@jamesgoodman7096]

The brute forces in the bridge, whilst distorted didn't do anything for the guitar. The Jackson stock sounded better

[@mikerobinson883]

What is the model number of the nut you upgraded to? I've got the same guitar and that's the next upgrade I want to do. You should also get a hipshot bridge for that thing. It's a nice improvement as well.

[@adamtiborkovacs6438]

As I could see at 0:45 it's the PT-6748-00 BLACK TUSQ XL SCHECTER 7 STR. And yes, Hipshot 7 string fixed bridge .175" (41075B) is the way to go. 😎

[@codiguitar]

BLACK TUSQ XL Schecter 7 Str Nut 48 x 6 PT-6748-00 Yeah would have loved to add the hipshot bridge too! I found that the stock Jackson bridge was a good enough quality for me.

[@ezrryyuzal]

nice tunner… prefer jackson pickup…

[@richhansen8874]

What millimeter shaft length did you order for your tuners?

[@codiguitar]

The tuners product description says the posts are 3/8 and fit 10mm holes.

[@richhansen8874]

@@codiguitar I meant the length not width. You should have had a choice when you ordered. It's either 19, 20, or 21 mm. But thanks.

[@codiguitar]

@@richhansen8874 My bad read that wrong, i cant seem to find anything but ive provided the link to the ones i bought here, hope that helps! www.ebay.co.uk/i/111569644820?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28

[@aaronwalakay]

Which nut in particular did you buy. The model number?

[@codiguitar]

BLACK TUSQ XL Schecter 7 Str Nut 48 x 6 PT-6748-00 👍

[@crashbangpow1649]

How would you say the Jackson plays as a guitar? The upgrades will come with time but I’m looking at a similar model to get started with. I miss having a 7 string!

[@codiguitar]

I dont think there is a better 7 at its price point. The only thing I'd say is the neck does feel abit cheap but thats it.

[@crashbangpow1649]

@@codiguitar don’t know if you have any experience with it but it’s between that one and the fan fret version. They look cool but I’m not sure if it’s gimmicky.

[@codiguitar]

@@crashbangpow1649 yeah im not crazy about multiscales personally maybe for 8 strings but a standard 26.5 scale length 7 does the trick for me. Good luck finding your next 7

[@KentQuickstad]

I'd just like to add that I recently bought this guitar and the frets would benefit greatly from being polished. Mine came with pretty sharp frets which gave it a cheap feel. After a good polish you're good to go!

[@codiguitar]

@@KentQuickstad Yes i totally agree could definately benefit from some fret polishing!

[@manoskf]

Dear sir I think that the difference would be more apparent if you played huge chords because there the clarity would be more of obvious sorry for my English greetings from Greece

[@codiguitar]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah i think i will do some larger chords to show off the clarity in the pick ups next time!

[@remuslycan6473]

MM1 still sound so much better :D crazy

[@jimmyjackson3117]

Stocks sound warmer and smoother to my ears.. i think turn up the treble on tone knob on the overdrive pedal and you'll get the tone a lot closer

[@papaidolatrine2499]

The clarity of all the notes playing at once must be hard for your brain to decipher compared to the mushy sounds the first pickups had

[@kilianruvalcaba6904]

Good video, I stay with stock pickups, to me the sound of stock pickups I like more. Greetings

[@animeguitarcovers3254]

Could've sounded better. I think mix/amp setting probably could be better

[@tomasrus4476]

low strings sounds much better

[@PeterVenkman_666]

I have the same guitar and a Line 6 Hx Stomp. The small differences between stock and upgrade pickups can be easily solved by using the infinite posibilities of a multifx like yours

[@papaidolatrine2499]

No they can not. It’s sad to hear people speak with such confidence on topics they clearly have no real life experience in. If you have never heard both sets on the same guitar your opinion is invalid. There is no piece of gear in the world that will make your pickups clearer and more high definition. Put good in get good out. The stock pickups work fine, however they will never stand a chance against bare knuckles. Unless the listener does not have a refined ear LMAO

[@PeterVenkman_666]

@@papaidolatrine2499 you don't need to spend money on new pickups just like any newbie would. Just take your time to eq your amp and your multifx.

[@papaidolatrine2499]

@@PeterVenkman_666 I feel bad for you lol

[@PeterVenkman_666]

@@papaidolatrine2499 you don't have to but thanks anyway newbie

[@94SexyStang]

Pickups are a WASTE of money, unless you're looking for a specific sound!!!!....Trust me.......as the stock pickups are actually Very decent on this guitar!(even a 5 second Reddit search will tell you this)......the stock pickups are Bottom heavy, like Korn or Slayer type stuff....so if you're looking for more Mid/High range stuff, then you'll probably want something different.....But keep in mind there's actually 3 DIFFERENT pickup styles for the JS-7 series!!!!......But tuners are the Real weak point on this guitar, but for $200 it's an absolute steal.

[@russlora]

The sound was better stock .. I think the bareknuckle are just average pickups ,,not a real improvement

[@flaggism]

God made pedals for a reason stop putting money in an axe your going to tear up or is it just me.

[@mouadplaysmusic3055]

its like if u lost o lot o money u buyed a sheap guitar for 200$ and u spent money for pickups and stuff

[@MarcAndreLevesque]

250$ guitar .... 300$ of pickups, 100$ of tuners and 30$ for a nut ... hmmm... makes sense right? ... I think not.

[@Charlie_Underscore]

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