spiltmilk_2000 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 So, have bought a bitsa jazz bass. In the past have bought vintage or cs fenders so have never mucked around changing pups but thought with a bitsa it might be fun to upgrade here and there and have an experiment. So, what brands should I consider? I guess I'm more into a passive vintage kind of tone but might consider something active and a little more modern sounding. But the options seem almost too plentiful! Any advice on either good passive or active upgrades greatly appreciated! Thanks Ps. Apologies if this isn't the best forum for this question... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I really like Seymour Quarter Pounders. Still a great single cool sound but big and chunky with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I am a big fan of the Lindy Fralin pickups I have different pickups in each of my Precision's and the Fralin equipped one is definitely my favourite and is preferred by both bands as well.....how much of it is down to the pickup though is a different question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiltmilk_2000 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 I guess that's the million dollar question when there are so many variables to consider... Any thought on lollar (?) pups? Have heard them mentioned a few times but know nothing about them... Thanks for the suggestions so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ribbetingfrog Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder all the way. Had one in my MIM P bass, loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Check out the Bare Knuckle sound bites: https://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/main/pickups.php?cat=bass&sub=vintage&pickup=60_hf&series=j_bass Davo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiltmilk_2000 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 I have a set of Irish tour bare knuckles in an old jap strat which are immense but I hadn't thought of their bass pups... Thanks for the suggestion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I like the Seymour Duncan Hot Stacks. Hum-cancelling, which is always good on a Jazz, plus sound great, really full. That said, I`ve been very impressed with the Custom Shop pickup in my 2015 US Precision, and Jazzes now also have Custom Shop pickups in them - if they`re as good as the Precision ones they have to be worth checking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odysseus Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Another shout for Bare Knuckle here. Got a set on a Squier/bitsa jobbie I put together. Much better sound now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayDownThaFunk Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Seymour SJB1s! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 If you're on a budget then Entwistle JBXNs can't be beat. Actually forget the "on a budget" bit, they're just really good pickups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Lindy Fralin...simply the best....and probably most expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 if you want modern sounding and powerful try wizard hammers (or their new hotrod equivalents) - massive passive output no need for active onboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeEvans Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Putting Bartolinis into my fretless Tokai jazz transformed it - it sounds absolutely delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiltmilk_2000 Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Budget not too much of an issue so I'll be sure to check out Lindys! Thanks for all the suggestions so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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