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Vintage Jazz Bass - New pickups, or pickup rewind/potting?


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Hi all,

So, it appears that the pickups on my old 75 Jazz Bass have turned a bit microphonic, and they are squealing like crazy when I use any overdrive.

I have contacted Jon at Hot Rod pickups regarding getting both pickups rewound (as close as possible to original spec) and/or wax potted, but I wondered what the general opinion is on this? Would I be better off just getting some new pickups, taking these out, and putting them safely aside somewhere in case I decide to sell the bass at some point? Has anyone had positive or negative experiences with getting vintage pickups rewound?

Please let me know your thoughts guys!

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Unless there is evidence of a short (i.e. significant drop in pickup resistance) I'd look at a straightforward re-potting. Best way to get rid of any feedback issues.

If you feel like a change, try other pickups all you like - but keep the originals with the bass. Repotting them shouldn't effect resale value - probably increase it (like a good refret is worth more than wore out frets).

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