apa Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) Since Andy of Wizard isnt doing specials anymore Im having to find an alternative for a set of Jazz 5ers. I was looking forward to a set of 84's but oh well.............. So what would you recommend? Im after something full and strong but not OTT. Nothing woolly though. Its a mindfield discribing tone but we'll give it a shot. Cost wise Im in the £100+ ball park and it would be even better if they were UK made. Ive had a look at the Demarzio sets but never heard them. Its going to be for a fretless btw. Size wise its not a prob. Its a project. Wadaya recon then?? cheers A Edited February 28, 2012 by apa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 I know thier not that common but cant anyone recommend anything?? cheers A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) I've got Bill Lawrence j45s in my custom 5er (genuine ones - not the naughty ones that use his name) along with a Schack pre. A more broad ranging, open sounding set of pups I've never heard. Like hen's teeth though. If I didn't have these I'd probably go for Nordy NJ5FS's (although NJ4SE's fit mine).... but they are a different kettle of mid focused fish. Edited February 28, 2012 by Ou7shined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 If it is for a fretless then I would suggest MEC passives. I always found them great pickups on passive basses, thoman stock the neck but not bridge (I am sure an email to them would get a bridge as well) here - [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/mec_m_60101s.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/mec_m_60101s.htm[/url] Failing that if you want some real punch - 1/4 pounders. [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/seymour_duncan_ssj53s_jset.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/seymour_duncan_ssj53s_jset.htm[/url] That is a hell of a price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Thanks guys. Theyre actually going to be put through an East U Retro if it makes a difference! Any other offers? A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 [quote name='apa' timestamp='1330453201' post='1557798'] Thanks guys. Theyre actually going to be put through an East U Retro if it makes a difference! Any other offers? A [/quote] Ah in that case just fit a pair of appropriately sized carrots... everything sounds hot through a JE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1330454110' post='1557823'] Ah in that case just fit a pair of appropriately sized carrots... everything sounds hot through a JE. [/quote] Nah Gerkins. Carrots are too thumpy for me ;-) A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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