Which pickups? Too many choices!

[Wylie]

I need a pair of pickups for my Squier jazz. All are quite similar in price over here--around $110 per pair--but what a range of choices (at least among brands, if not sounds).

May try the Duncan Basslines Hot Jazz pickups, also looking at their Vintage Bass pickups. I want to keep a pretty deep neck tone but I also want to be able to dial up some growl/definition from the bridge pickup; the current stock pair are just barely making the grade.

Currently playing mostly jazz with a trio (no drums), and definition and clarity are a must.

I'd appreciate any recommendations!

Thanks,
Ted

[Lozz196]

Maybe try Fender replacements? Tryout a stock Fender Jazz 62 reissue in a music shop. Admittedly the wood of the bass will have a factor, but this should give you an indication of whether the Fenders will give you the sound yr after. I put the Fender Original/Vintage pickup in my MIM P-Bass, and it has made a great difference to the stock pickups.

[umph]

personally i'd get in touch with wizard pick ups

[dave_bass5]

[quote name='umph' post='990082' date='Oct 16 2010, 12:05 PM']personally i'd get in touch with wizard pick ups[/quote]

+1.
I had Wizards in my CV Jazz and they really made a nice difference.

As the OP is in the USA it might work out cheaper for him to buy one of the bigger brands over there.

Edited October 19, 2010 by dave_bass5

[zero9]

I'd look at Villex pups if you're looking for more clarity & definition.

I've already had the split P pup replaced on my MIA 'P' and currently a bridge pup is being fitted.

[Wylie]

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='993793' date='Oct 19 2010, 12:23 PM']+1.
I had Wizards in my CV Jazz and they realyl made a nice difference.

As the OP is in the USA it might work out cheaper for him to buy one of the bigger brands over there.[/quote]


I did get in touch with Wizard's US distributor, Jade Guitars, in Herndon, Virginia, after emailing Andy. The Wizard Jazz 84s can be had over here for only about $10 over the price of top-line Duncans and Bartolinis, so I may go with the Wizards.

tg

[dave_bass5]

[quote name='tedgilley' post='994029' date='Oct 19 2010, 08:06 PM']I did get in touch with Wizard's US distributor, Jade Guitars, in Herndon, Virginia, after emailing Andy. The Wizard Jazz 84s can be had over here for only about $10 over the price of top-line Duncans and Bartolinis, so I may go with the Wizards.

tg[/quote]

Nice one. Ive just replied to your PM about them but i forgot to add that they do seem to give a more articulated, more defined tone, especially to the higher notes.
You may find the 84's a bit dark sounding, i did with my CV Jazz but as ive explained, Andy will do you a custom wind that will give you a bit of 84's and 64's, called 74's (no surprise there)
I think a few of us have had these done.
Im not sure how you stand to get this done in the USA though.

Edited October 19, 2010 by dave_bass5

[dan670844]

[quote name='tedgilley' post='989149' date='Oct 15 2010, 12:14 PM']I need a pair of pickups for my Squier jazz. All are quite similar in price over here--around $110 per pair--but what a range of choices (at least among brands, if not sounds).

May try the Duncan Basslines Hot Jazz pickups, also looking at their Vintage Bass pickups. I want to keep a pretty deep neck tone but I also want to be able to dial up some growl/definition from the bridge pickup; the current stock pair are just barely making the grade.

Currently playing mostly jazz with a trio (no drums), and definition and clarity are a must.

I'd appreciate any recommendations!

Thanks,
Ted[/quote]


Hi Ted,

Probably to late as you have probably bought those pickups, but can i suggest having a look at boost the signal from your existing pickups, I have the same probs with my fav old jazz bass. so i use a art mic pre to boost the signal its a valve preamp costs 30 bucks. I was amazing at the increased definition clarity and low end tightness i got from a little boosting, if you start playing amplified double bass you will defo need to use one as a signal boost and a buffer amp. just junk the stock tube its no good, if you can put in a jj 12UA7