Tuco Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) Hiya chatters Im taking the EMG's out of my 93 MIM Jazz and going back to passive. First thought was tried and trusted Seymour Duncan's.. I don't really think I need high output so am pondering over the antiquitys and the classic stack and vintage pups. Is the price difference warranted??? Shall I just get a set of 1/4lb'ers ad be done with it?? I go straight into OC2 > Oxide if that will have bearing on things... Purely food for thought guys, I was just wondering if any of you care to share your opinions and experiences?? cheers guys Edited October 6, 2014 by Tuco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonshelley01 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 After reading a Bass Player pickup shoot up, I plumped for the Seymour Duncan Hot pickups, as they said they were slightly hotter than standard but still sounded like a Jazz bass should. I have since installed them on all of my Jazz basses I liked them so much! The same review highly rated the Antiquity pickups as well, especially for a fretless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuco Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) [quote name='leonshelley01' timestamp='1412610739' post='2570353'] After reading a Bass Player pickup shoot up, I plumped for the Seymour Duncan Hot pickups, as they said they were slightly hotter than standard but still sounded like a Jazz bass should. I have since installed them on all of my Jazz basses I liked them so much! The same review highly rated the Antiquity pickups as well, especially for a fretless. [/quote] Funny that, I just read somewhere else some dude waxing lyrical about the SJB2's And according to duncans tone chart, they have the most mids... thanks for your input Edited October 6, 2014 by Tuco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 The Antiquity II's are lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I like the Hot Stacks for Jazzes - the same traditional Jazz tone, just a bit more/fuller, plus hum-cancelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuco Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 Thanks fellas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmallDawg Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I'd go for a stacked STK-J2b in the bridge and a quarter pounder in the neck position, you'll thank me for recommending that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuco Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 [quote name='SmallDawg' timestamp='1412617731' post='2570462'] I'd go for a stacked STK-J2b in the bridge and a quarter pounder in the neck position, you'll thank me for recommending that [/quote] Thats very interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmallDawg Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 [quote name='Tuco' timestamp='1412619054' post='2570475'] Thats very interesting! [/quote] The QP neck provides a real punch but the STK-J2b will provide a nice, smooth sound on the bridge but it'll also cancel out any hum you'd get from the single coil QP. It's a real nice sounding combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 That doesn't sound quite right, I thought with a Jazz, the 2 single coils produce hum when used alone but cancel when blended together. Wouldn't mixing a QP and a Stack give you the same result as a PJ combo - only one pickup is hum cancelling, the other hums and therefore so does the combination? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1412628993' post='2570654'] That doesn't sound quite right, I thought with a Jazz, the 2 single coils produce hum when used alone but cancel when blended together. Wouldn't mixing a QP and a Stack give you the same result as a PJ combo - only one pickup is hum cancelling, the other hums and therefore so does the combination? [/quote] Correct sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuco Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 I didn't really want to mix and match so I just this minute ordered a set of 'Hot'. I shall let y'all know what I reckon etc in due course Thanks for all your input people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdavethebass Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 How did it go with the Seymours? I am after losing the hum from my Jazz - and dont think I want to go active - tho also considering John East JRetro.....too many choices???!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Keep us posted please. I'm wanting to change the EMG's out of my Jazz but not sure what to go for. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Have a look in the 'basschaters reviews' section for Entwistle JBXN PUs, very good PUs if you are looking for a bit more punch rather than a vintage vibe, very good price too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuco Posted December 27, 2014 Author Share Posted December 27, 2014 Update: ended up with the Hot for Jazz set Probably some of the best money ive ever spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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